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Demi Automatic Espresso Machine

Whenever we book a vacation rental, the topic of conversation inevitably leads to “what’s the coffee situation?” Nine times out of 10, the house ends up having a sub-par pod device that simply doesn’t meet our standards. On a recent road trip to Cape Cod, we decided to bring the Terra Kaffe Demi—a compact, easy-to-use coffee maker that we’ve been loving at home—and it honestly improved our whole holiday experience. With a touch of a button it brews espresso, lungo, Americano, drip coffee and even hot water for the tea drinkers. To take things to the next level, try adding the Aero to your setup for hot frothed milk, cold foam and perfectly whisked matcha.

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Magnetron Carabiner

Most classic locking climbing carabiners have two innate design flaws. The gate closes against a hooked beak that tends to catch the rope. And, typically, you have to thread them shut, too. Black Diamond’s latest Magnetron is better. As its name suggests, it uses magnets both at the hookless nose and for the sliders on either side of the gate, and there’s no hook. Instead, the magnets instantly fasten the lock shut, requiring no secondary action. That saves you energy during a taxing climb. Another bonus: the Magnetron is made of 25% pre-consumer recycled aluminum, so manufacturing them burns less carbon.

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Lil Bucks Crispy Organic Treats (3 boxes)

Little Bucks Crispy organic treats update the iconic rice and marshmallow bar with sprouted buckwheat, brown rice sugar and pea protein, delivering a more considered and natural ingredient variation of the beloved treat. Other flavors are available. Three boxes of five treats each come in this package.

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Many people aren’t aware that Ferrari did not have an in-house design department until 2010, and that the first car entirely designed by its Centro Stile is the 2013 LaFerrari. In 2010 Flavio Manzoni joined the company to create the department, encompassing interior, exterior and color and trim designers, modelers and others. They didn’t have a design studio until they designed their own sate-of-the-art building and could finally all sit together. Since then the Centro Stile has designed and presented more than 70 models, more than most other manufacturers over a 16 year period. Ferrari Design: Creative Journeys shares the design journey of  fifteen of these cars, the most iconic and significant in Manzoni’s (and most fans’s) opinion. Its full of sketches, photographs and the stories of and behind the design. You don’t have to be a die-hard Ferrarista to appreciate the company’s impressive design journey. By John Elkann (Preface), Daniela Calamia (Contributor), Enrico Leonardo Fagone (Contributor), Flavio Manzoni (Contributor) and Benedetto Vigna (Contributor).

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Arc Alarm Clock

Nanu’s Arc Alarm Clock features beautiful materials inluding cast zinc, mineral glass, tactile controls, an aluminum alloy chime bar and an OLED display, which is used for easily setting the clock and alarms. The clock, which runs silently, becomes a beautiful feature of your bedroom as well as a more grounded experience. Your wake up is delivered by a mechanical chime bar, which provides a more peaceful and natural wake up tone that gradually increases in volume and intensity. Nanu also emphasizes sustainability, and the clock is designed and built to easily be repaired should that ever be necessary. Available in black and white.

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Malbon X Red Wing Moc Oxford Golf Shoe

Malbon and Red Wing have gone to the brand’s archive, finding inspiration in a 1927 sport oxford for their new Malbon X Red Wing Moc Oxford Golf Shoe collaboration. The look isn’t a shocker to any fan of Red Wing’s—a practical shoe that has been reworked for appropriate performance and wear on and off the course. The shoe’s iconic heritage construction Traction Tred outsole is topped by the new moc-toe Oxford design and is made with full-grain oiled Oro Legacy leather.

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Trays Made With Recycled Materials

Trashy Goods pretty much sums up this new brand started by two friends with big smiles, a passionate  appreciation for good design and for doing something about the growing concern about waste materials. They are launching with a round tray that comes in either 12″ or 16″ in a variety of materials—sustainably harvested cork, recycled plastic, flip flops and bottle caps, used fishing nets and upcycled denim—in a variety of colors. The trays are also sold as a rotating Smart Susan (every home needs one). We have no notes. Prices range from $125 – $195.

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The Perfect Weekend Tote

Alex Mill brazenly calls it The Perfect Tote, but it really is the perfect tote. It comes in several sizes and many colors, but The Perfect Weekend Tote is our favorite, hitting that just-right spot for an overnight. It has both hand and shoulder straps (the latter can hide in the bag when not in use) and the length of the shoulder straps is spot on. We appreciate its snaps, which let you easily adjust the size of the bag. The Perfect Weekend Tote is made from 100% cotton and measures 13″ tall, 17″ wide and 9.5″ deep. The optional monogram is a chic touch, and is a $60 upgrade (it also takes 3-5 weeks).

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Chroma Scissors

Craighill’s colorful Chroma Scissors bring function alongside colorful design, with ceramic coated blades and vinyl-dipped handles. More than a casual pair, they are cast in stainless steel and feature a circular hinge mechanism for smooth and easy performance. Available in multiple styles / colors, including a pair without ceramic coating. It’s an easy way to add some color and fun to an otherwise basic product. The full-size scissors are 7 oz and 8.5″ x 3″ x 0.5″.

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Orbit Window Hammock for Cats

We’d write more about things to make your cat happy if we saw more that we liked. Fortunately we met the founder of Catenary today who shared their Orbit Window Hammock with us. A sleek polished iron ring circles a ledge your cat will enjoy perching upon that’s perfect for watching out the window, napping and staring at you thankfully appreciative of their new lair. The Orbit supports cats up to 30 lbs, and its mat is removable for easy washing.

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Non-Alcoholic Spirits, Aperitifs and Sparkling Wine

UNDONE started its line of non-alcoholic spirits in 2019, helping to bring a new generation of dealcoholized products to bars and markets. Today their portfolio lacks little, offering spirits, aperitifs, liquers, sparking wine, canned cocktails that taste more similar to their alcoholic counterparts than botanical spirits. They’ve been a prominent feature at CH HQ this summer, where we’ve explored making many different cocktails and tasty sips that keep us on deadlines. They have just about everything you need to easily make the classics—from a Smoky Paloma to a Vesper to a range of sprtizes.  What we appreciate most is the range and depth of flavors providing endless opportunities for your NA enjoyment. Products range from $15-25, with many options for kits, sets and mixers.

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Faception Reloaded Tee

The Faception tee by Urban Privacy confuses facial recognition systems with its multiple graphics. Shirts are made to order in 100% 180 gram organic cotton following the GOTS and ÖEKO-TEX Standard 100 guidelines. Available in white and black in slim and baggy cuts. Note that the graphics disrupt each system differently, and software can be updated to manage the confusion.

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Foulard Handle

Loro Piana’s leather Foulard Holder turns your scarf (or foulard if you must) into a bag that’s easy to carry or put over your shoulder. Simply fold your scarf and attach it to each end of the holder to create an easy, chic tote. Available in Burnt Tan and Sun Gold.

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Géode Lacquer Lighter Collection

S.T. Dupont’s chic new Géode collection comes in five different models. Malachite’s beautiful patterns and sheen inspired the lacquered designs. Each model is available in either a gold case with green enamel, or a silver case with blue enamel. Prices range from $210 to $1,695.

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The Billy Strings x Chaco Limited-Edition Collection

A limited-edition collab made in Michigan between Chaco (creator of its famous water-friendly Z/Sandals) and Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist Billy Strings, the collection includes two versions of the Z/Sandals and two dog collars. Inspired by Strings’s 2017 Turmoil & Tinfoil debut studio album, the psychedelic dreamscape designs by JJ Horner take well to the both the shoes and collars. You can take them at their surface read or dig deeper into the meaning by listening to the music. Fans have more to celebrate with activations and a style exclusively available at a few of his shows. Mens and womens sizes available.

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Hand-Dyed Kitchen Towels

Asheville-based Good Goodies hand paints each of their kitchen towels, meaning each piece in a pattern is unique. These 100% cotton towels are made with cold water Procion dyes which are fiber reactive, and they won’t bleed when washed. Napkins and placements for each pattern are also available. Many different patters / colors are available.

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Specialty Instant Coffee

NYC-based Forchewn solves a constant issue in our travels—having an affordable, dependable, easily available coffee while we’re on the go. They are considered in their sourcing, roasting and packaging to ensure the best possible cup of coffee given the format. Each box also comes with a tarot card for an extra moment of pause for your daily rituals. Prices vary per blend, starting at $14 for a five serving box.

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Sinus Transmission Completed Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Art duo Ericsson & Reuter’s latest work, “Sinus Transmission Completed” is an artistic film project and this limited edition set combines both a printed visual component as well as two LPs. More experimental than easy listening, this soundtrack comes to life through the printed companion booklet featuring drawings, lyrics, scripts and photographs.

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The Gilda Radner Great American Series collection

If you know of Gilda Radner’s legacy it needs no introduction. Detroit-based Shinola celebrates the life of their hometown girl with a collection of two watches and a travel jewelry case, with proceeds going to Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, one location of the charity and community organization she founded. If you aren’t familiar with her, she was an iconic comedian that was one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live, from 1975-1980. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 40, she died at 43. Shinola’s collection includes three red pieces, celebrating her favor color—two watches, the Great American Series Runabout 25mm, limited to 300 pieces, the Runwell Automatic 39mm, limited to 400 pieces, and a thoughtfully designed limited edition travel jewelry case. Inside you’ll find a snap-closure strap for earrings, padded ring holder, snap tabs and pockets for necklaces, and a removable pouch.

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Heritage 2.0 Bike + Skate Helmet Keith Hering Editions

Thousand’s Heritage 2.0 Bike and Skate helmet has been re-engineered for cooler riding with improved ventilation and a redesigned shape with new padding for a more comfortable git. Two different Keith Haring editions are available—the blue Pop and Lock edition, and the white Take Flight edition.

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Thick Honey

At a recent visit to the Fancy Food Show, a trade show for gourmet foods, we met longtime CH reader Noah Phillips. We always love when that happens, even more so when they are up to something interesting. Noah loves honey, but doesn’t love having to manage it in containers where it often solidifies, or is thinned out to dispense more easily which often makes a mess. As any passionate entrepreneur does they solve the problem by making their own, and Honey Department was born (it also helps that his dad is a beekeeper). The single source honey comes from bees that pollinate Mexican wildflower and mesquite blossoms. He calls it “thick honey” and it’s packaged in an aluminum tube. Thick, because it is naturally thickened into a creamy paste, a perfect consistency for putting on your food more precisely, smoothly and without waste. Need more? Just squeeze the tube; when you’ve finished it, recycle it. We’ve tried it on food, in recipes, in beverages, and we’ve even been seen carrying the small tube around to share with people (these are currently an added bonus when you buy a three pack, but will soon be sold separately). Until then, you can buy a single 6 oz tube for $16, or buy in larger packs at a lower price.

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Galaxy Trolleys

Upgrade your home and office storage with Concord’s aluminum Galaxy and Hercules trolleys. Inspired by the timeless design of the Concorde jet, these mobiles units function similar to airline carts. Aluminum keeps the weight low and the flexible 14-slot design offers multiple options, including various drawers, inserts and shelves. The doors come in transparent or solid, and their new stealth black Phantom is also available for preorder.

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Rainstick

Spiral Sounds’s 24″ Microbeads rainstick is a great access point to the world of sound therapy. Made by hand, the plastic tube supports a wooden structure that the glass microbeeds travel through, creating a 90 second calming cascade that mimics rainfall. It is great in a sound therapy study, home or classroom, and can be used on its own or be layered into a richer soundscape with other instruments. It’s 2 1/2″ wide by 25″ tall, weighs 2 lbs and produces 64 dB from a foot away.

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Sleep Tee Short Set

Wear tested by CH, Kent’s organic Supima cotton Sleep Tea Short Set is oversized and made with super soft GOTS (Global Organic Certified Standards)-certified material that’s synthetic-free and Fair Trade-made. The comfy, loose fit tee has scalloped side seams and an open, scooped neck. The shorts are similarly detailed and feature a comfortable (but not baggy) cut. And when they reach the end of their usable life you can compost them as there’s no synthetic materials or micro plastics.

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NEVO 11000c Electric Shaver

Braun’s new NEVO 11000c electric shaver debuts a new top of the line option, leapfrogging their existing (already quite good) options. We’ve been testing it for a week and are impressed with how well it performs. A water-formed stainless steel unibody elevates the look and feel of the waterproof shaver, and its a first in the category. A smart processor ensures optimal performance and monitoring for the best shave possible. It comes with a stand that both cleans and charges the shaver, and also includes a travel case that serves as a charger (though doesn’t clean it). It debuts the brand’s new AeroTouch tech, designed to offer the most precise shave possible. The shave head (which needs to replaced approximately once a year, features Diamond Sharp Blades and two Ultra Gliding Foil sections—everything you need to cut longer hairs first, raise flat hairs, and get the closest shave possible; its pop up trimmer tackles sideburns and other touch ups.  The 7-in-1 NEVO Care System cleans, dries and lubricates the shaver. It’s a premium option for those who demand the best and the most from their shaver.

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