ABRAMS Books

Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

$34.00

Familiar and previously unpublished images of a dynamic music scene by photographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco fill the pages of Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, in Your Face, 1977-1989. Whether an action shot from the stage wing or a quiet backstage portrait, the photographs provide another perspective on the bands and musicians that defined the energy, chaos, grit and creativity of punk, post-punk and new wave. From images of Siouxsie and the Banshees to The Slits, Dead Kennedys, Talking Heads and The Ramones, there are 300 photographs to flip through. Fittingly, The B-52’s frontman Fred Schneider offers a foreword.

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Boy Smells

Rituals Votive Set

$58.00

A trio of exquisite candles from LA-based, CH favorite Boy Smells, the Rituals Votive Set includes scents both old and new. From the cedar and cinnamon leaf of BROKEN ROSARY, to the rhubarb and juniper of DE NÎMES and the jasmine and moss of best-seller HINOKI FANTÔME, these fragrances create warm, rich fragrances for the cold of winter months. Each three-ounce votive, in a 2.5 inch matte ombre glass tumbler, is composed of a coconut and beeswax blend with braided cotton wick.

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Shaquanda Will Feed You

Hot Pepper Sauce

$10.00

Made from fresh hot chili peppers, onions, ginger, lemon juice, horseradish, turmeric, mustard and apple cider vinegar, Shaquanda’s Hot Pepper Sauce first made its appearance at queer party Bushwig in 2013. When asked to perform as Shaquanda (the drag persona of Andre Springer), Springer said she would oblige if food could be part of the show. After her performance, Shaquanda handed out samples to the crowd, and the response was overwhelming. With no fillers or starches, the hot sauce (along with three other condiments) is super-flavorful.

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Patagonia Provisions

2-Day Camp Meal Kit for Two

$89.00

Patagonia is the gold standard for ethical and sustainable outdoors products. Reaching beyond apparel and gear, their Provisions line sets the same standards for packaged foods intended for outdoor adventures. This kit includes snack pouches, meal bars, soup mixes and a variety of proteins that are all mindfully sourced and easily prepared following the included recipes. Delivering 2400 calories of energy per day, per person it’s all the food you need for a weekend adventure.

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Laurence King

Story Box: Create Your Own Fairytale

$15.00

This eight-foot-long fairytale puzzle lets a group of players craft their own story from 20 inter-changable pieces, printed on both sides. Imagined by author Anne Laval and released by the Laurence King publishing house, each Story Box includes colorful fairytale characters, scenes and scenarios. The collaborative game taps into imagination and emphasizes the importance of storytelling.

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THC Design

THC Design: Cultivation

$200.00

THC Design grows more than 70 strains of cannabis in California, creates multiple products and has an affinity for tasteful design. Their new book—THC Design: Cultivation—promotes the brand’s accomplishments and serves as the best looking and one of the most informed resources for anyone interested in growing cannabis we’ve seen. It’s useful and artfully photographed.

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Cartography

grace Necklace

$105.00

All through December, Cartography (a jewelry brand helmed by Mark Armstrong Peddigrew) will be donating 25% of proceeds from sales to Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ individuals who are facing discrimination and violence in their home countries. With various pieces available for all genders, Cartography’s “grace” necklace is particularly appealing. Featuring a bulbous half-inch brass mushroom pendant on 24-inch silver chain, it’s a sweet ode to nature—and psilocybin.

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Little Building Co

The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum Model

$130.00

Manufactured by Queensland, Australia-based company Little Building Co (LBC), this 1:500 scale model of the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum will tantalize architecture and art fans alike—though one should be careful with the kit’s small pieces around children. Inside, there are all of the necessary elements to build the model, but LBC asks that you furnish your own high-quality PVA wood glue, which can be found at any hardware or craft store. A feat of building technology at the time of its construction, Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision for the museum features several clashing structures, yet they remained cohesive under his creative direction. With this set, and a bit of spare time, you can recreate a classic. Price is in AUD.

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Kaikado

Tea Caddy

$575.00

Known for their handmade tea canisters, Japanese brand Kaikado is now run by third-generation artisan, Takahiro Yagi. Their simple design creates a vacuum seal when they gently slide closed. We commissioned the brand to create 30 items with this very unique finish—using our original CH Omakase pattern. This marks the first time Kaikado was able to match a hand-engraved pattern and then cover it in lacquer. The more you touch this object the more patina the lacquer will acquire. And of course it can be used for more than tea—coffee, pot, candy and more will be quite happy inside.

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DOIY Design

Saguaro Coffee Glasses

$55.00

When stacked upside-down, these bright green Saguaro glasses resemble a cactus. The set (from DOIY Design) comprises six different shapes—two cups with handles, three without and one with a rounded bottom—all of which have an eight-ounce capacity. Not only do they create the silhouette of a Saguaro when stacked, they also serve different purposes individually. Dishwasher- and freezer-safe, they’re a playful addition to any at-home meal.

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Good Intentions Wine Company

Relatively White (2018)

$29.00

Using old-world techniques, Good Intentions Wine Company crafts their wines with minimal intervention. All fruits are hand-picked at their three vineyards, located at the base of one of Australia’s youngest volcanoes, Mount Gambier (also known as Ereng Balam) on South Australia’s Limestone Coast. The cool climate, rainfall and limestone of the region all contribute to making fantastic wines, which Good Intentions ferments with indigenous yeasts. Their Relatively White (2018) is made from sauvignon blanc grapes that are macerated on skins. With notes of flowers, citrus, peach and ginger, this unfiltered wine pops with the right amount of acidity.

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Leaff

Crystal Pipe

$49.00

Available in rose quartz, howlite, obsidian or (our favorite) tourmaline quartz, Leaff’s crystal pipes offer more than a smoking vessel as each semi-precious stone boasts its own mystical properties. Tourmaline quartz, for instance, helps to balance Yin and Yang, while offering protection. Weighty in the hand, each pipe features a brass filter and comes with two extras for when it’s cleaning time. Be sure to follow advice for cleansing crystals too.

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maude

Hydrating Coconut Milk Bath

$18.00

From sexual wellness brand maude, this Hydrating Coconut Milk Bath infuses tub water with minerals (like magnesium, potassium and zinc) to aid in relaxation. Made with Dead Sea salt, baking soda and dehydrated coconut milk, the blend also promotes circulation and detoxification. After soaking for 20 minutes, your mind and body should feel both fresh and nourished.

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Ergatta

The Ergatta Rower

$2,200.00

Ergatta worked with Rhode Island-based Water Rower to make a custom machine that’s perfectly suited to design-minded fitness enthusiasts. The wooden frame has a rich finish that’s pleasantly complemented by black components, so when not in use it’s easy on the eyes. The rowing action is smooth and friction-free with resistance coming from a paddle that spins in the water tank, making a pleasant whooshing noise. Most important is the screen experience Ergatta created to facilitate instruction, training and competition. The modern and minimal infographics are both useful and motivating which ultimately results in a better workout.

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Piglet + WoolOvers

Sheepskin Mules

$69.00

These super-cozy, fluffy slippers (the result of UK-based Piglet’s collaboration with WoolOvers) have been crafted from 100% sheepskin, making them perfect for cold days pottering around the house. While our pick is this rich plum color, they also come in dark gray, navy, cream and pale pink.

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Sheila Bridges

Harlem Toile Wallpaper

$300.00

Designed by Sheila Bridges (who has helmed an eponymous interior design studio since 1994), this gorgeous Harlem Toile wallpaper features images not seen on classic Toile de Jouy. Rather than European pastoral scenes, this version satirizes and celebrates stereotypes that Bridges says are “deeply woven into the African American experience.” Characters joyfully dance next to a boombox, shoot hoops, play Double Dutch, picnic and more—blending contemporary concepts with the centuries-old style. The wallpaper is 27 inches wide by five yards long, with a 30-inch repeat on the pattern. It’s available in 12 different colorways, but Bridges also offers custom versions at an extra cost.

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PAX

Pax 3 Vaporizer

$250.00

Most vaporizing devices are either for flower or extract. The Pax 3, however, can handle both. While the form of Pax’s vaporizer has remained the same with each iteration, the technology is constantly upgraded. In addition to its dual-use functionality this third version has better temperature management, longer battery life and elegant color choices.

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Kiun

COOL HUNTING EDITION Kiun Incense

$40.00

COOL HUNTING commissioned Kazushi Iwasa, Kiun’s fifth-generation incense-maker in Takamatsu, Japan, to craft a unique incense for our annual limited edition gift series, Omakase, using natural indigo. The earthy, woody, musky scent is light and refreshing—and the incense does not drop ash as it burns, rather, it curls inward together. Of note, the Taro Tabuchi incense plate shown is not included with this two box purchase, but is available as a set with four boxes.

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Vinyl Me, Please

Record of the Month Club

$36.00

For anyone with a burgeoning vinyl collection, it can be hard to know what the next step should be when filling in the gaps. With Vinyl Me, Please, a team of music lovers makes that decision for you—with special editions of contemporary classic’s like The Fugees’ self-titled masterpiece and Beck’s Odelay being recent examples. In addition to the record, subscribers also get one original art print, a cocktail recipe and access to member-exclusive products in their store. There are three memberships tiers here: a full annual commitment translates to $33 per month, the Three Month plan costs $36 per month, and a month-to-month membership runs for $42 per month. We recommend the Three Month service, as its a valid trial for what Vinyl Me, Please has to offer.

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Wild Hart Paper

Learn Your Leaves Matching Cards

$15.00

Artist Christina Hart’s card-matching game works like most others: place the cards upside down and flip one by one, until you can memorize a pair. This deck features various types of leaves and is a great way for novice green thumbs to learn how to recognize different plant species. Inside, there are 40 cards: 18 pairs and two bonus cards. Plus, every one was printed in Italy at a 100% solar-powered manufacturer.

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Diaspora Co

Build Your Own Trio Spice Set

$27.00

Diaspora Co’s customizable trio offers an array of spices packaged in a pint-sized set. For your box, choose one of three from their rotating list. Right now, they’ve made their Pragati turmeric, Aranya pepper, Nandini coriander, Nagauri cumin, Kandhamal black mustard, Baraka cardamom and Sannam chillies available. All of their offerings are made in India and the company aims to foster more equitable and seasonal spice sales.

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Coco and Breezy

MOXI-102 Sunglasses

$285.00

Founded by twin sisters Corianna and Brianna Dotson, Coco and Breezy makes bold sunglasses and spectacles from high-quality materials. The statement-making MOXI-102 shades provide 100% protection from UV rays within their tinted lenses, and their slightly rounded-square shape is equal parts sophisticated and playful. Available in three colorways, the MOXI frames feature a fully acetate frame and hybrid metal arms with tortoiseshell ends.

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Dusen Dusen

Set of Stripe Towels

$132.00

Brooklyn-based designer Ellen Van Dusen’s apparel and homeware brand, Dusen Dusen, debuts a striped towel set that includes two bath towels, two hand towels and one washcloth—all in contrasting, bold colors. In fact, each one in the set features a different colorful combination. Made in Portugal from 100% brushed cotton terry, each towel is a luxurious 700 grams per square meter (GSM).

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HAECKELS

Glass + Brass Incense Burner

$16.00

Appearing more scientific than spiritual, Margate, UK-based Haeckels’ incense burner features a brass bottom plate under a lab-like glass flask. Placing the flask onto the plate when an incense cone is lit will amplify the scent and push a puff of smoke up through the neck and out the top. (Doing so will also extinguish the flame, so be certain you’re finished before placing it.) Price is in Pounds.

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Omnom

Big! Sea Salted Almonds

$24.00

From experimental Icelandic chocolatiers, Omnom, the Big! Sea Salted Almonds bar utilizes a handful of premium ingredients—organic cane sugar and cocoa beans, cocoa butter, Icelandic milk powder, sea salt, almonds and sunflower lecithin—to deliver larger-than-life flavor. It’s a delectable small-batch, bean-to-bar delicacy, designed and made in Reykjavik. It’s worth exploring the brand’s roster of other items, too.

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Ippodo Tea

Obukucha (Good Fortune) Tea

$14.00

This annual special edition from Kyoto-based Ippodo Tea (one of our favorite tea shops in Japan) features higher grade green tea leaves than their typical Genmaicha. Obukucha tea is intended to be enjoyed near the new year, celebrating a 1,000-year-old tradition for bringing good fortune and good health.

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