From one creative mind to another, Ryan Gander’s 224-page book “Artists’ Cocktails” recognizes the ongoing narrative between an artist and his or her favorite drink. London-based Gander places offbeat snapshots along with intoxicating libations favored by artists like Martino Gamper, Dinos Chapman, Cory Arcangel, Tobias Rehberger, David Shrigley and many more.
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London’s Mister Peebles creates humorous paper goods with the noble mission of increasing the amount of times you chuckle in a day. His success lies in his little anthropomorphic friends, which he illustrates using watercolor pencils, pen and “some ideas picked up at the zoo.” Our pick is “David Meowie”—a sleepy cat that appears to have danced the night away!
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Roots Canada celebrates Canadian novelist and artist Douglas Coupland with a capsule collection inspired by Coupland’s visual work. A highlight is this slim leather wallet projecting the title of his exhibition currently on view at the Vancouver Art Gallery through September 2014.
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Illustrated by Stephen Millership for Manchester-based design studio Dorothy, the Lost Destination series of lithograph prints features Brutalist concrete architecture from the 1960s and ’70s. As Dorothy’s Ali Johnson explains, “Love them or loathe them, there’s something poignant about how these buildings once symbolized a ‘brave new world’ only to be dismissed, derided or demolished by the occupants of future they looked towards.”
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Turn human fingerprints into funny little creatures with this ink and stamp set for kids. The reusable tin comes packed with 10 color pencils, 10 stamps, three ink pads and an “ideas” sheet to get the creative juices flowing.
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Whether celebrating the dogs days of summer or just feeling a little rowdy, Scottish phrase “Taps Aff!” incites a rebellious vibe sure to turn a few heads or better yet, inspire its actual meaning—to shed your shirt. This cheeky little badge is a fashionable reminder to always keep a level of spontaneity in your step, no matter the weather.
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Poseidon seems like a mere guppy next to the world’s fastest and most beautiful water bobsled by the German company Stuttgart. Produced in a limited edition of 100, this bullet tears across the tide with such ferocious grace, it leaves in its wake whoever thought walking on water was the grooviest aquatic feat.
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Created by Yale School of Architecture grads Jean and Oliver Pelle, TOD candleholders are designed to highlight the “undesirable” aspects of wood—knots, cracks and discolorations—through the specific gilding of a 24k gold band along the grain.
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Keep your passport and other travel essentials organized in one convenient place with Dynomighty’s Tyvek passport covers. The water-resistant case protects against leaky water bottles in your bag, while offering space for credit cards, metro cards, cash and the all-important passport.
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World-renowned surfboard shaper Danny Hess brings his wood-centric designs to the all-out fun world of handplanes. A mini surfboard for your hand that’s used for bodysurfing, the boards conveniently fit it in a suitcase or backpack, allowing you to easily get some quality time in the water even when traveling.
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In just a mere two minutes, Menu & Norm’s Cool Breather Wine Carafe aerates and cools a 1-liter bottle of wine to perfectly chilly 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Allow nothing to stand between you and your next drink with Bottlocase, a handy iPhone case designed to safely pop open bottled beverages. The clever two-in-one design is now selling in a variety of World Cup-inspired graphics or plain black, or for the serious fan, a custom design.
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Long Island’s family-run Youngs Farm was founded in 1892, and is known among New Yorkers for its homemade pies made from a seasonal bounty of fruit—and the jams are no less delectable. The selection includes classics like blueberry, strawberry and peach, as well as less common concoctions like rosemary, mint and basil. The jams are light in texture and offer a smooth punch of pure flavor—which is not only refreshing on the palate, but also means a little bit goes a long way.
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From Per-Anders Jorgensen—the photographer (and mastermind) behind Stockholm-based culinary magazine, Fool—comes this extensive tome, which beautifully highlights the family meals created at some of the world’s top restaurants. “Eating with the Chefs” includes easy-to-make recipes from Noma, wd~50, The French Laundry, Quay and more alongside candid shots and insightful histories.
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A collaboration from socially motivated lifestyle brand Apolis and Ace Hotels’ creative studio Atelier Ace, these indigo stripe gauze scarves with fringed edges are made with hand-loomed 100% organic cotton from Nazaret, Ethiopia. The project helps create fair wage work for a growing women’s cooperative in Addis Ababa.
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MDSolarSciences’ Quick Dry Body Spray lives up to its name. This non-greasy, SPF 40 sunscreen is easily applied with a few simple pumps, leaving skin feeling smooth and ultimately protected from harmful UV rays (even when in the water). The 5-ounce bottle is ideal for hiking trips, picnics or a little time spent poolside.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Art scholars might argue that concept, not flattery, was at the root Elaine Sturtevant’s work, in which she manually copied pieces by pop artists ranging from Roy Lichtenstein to Andy Warhol, at one point inspiring Claes Oldenburg to say he wanted to kill her. Intrigued yet? “Under The Sign of [sic]: Sturtevant’s Volte-Face,” is a challenging and informative undertaking written by Bruce Hainley, and the first book-length monograph of her art to be released in English.
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Opal is said to bring inspiration, imagination and clarity of thought to the wearer. Australian jeweler Kim Victoria Wearne’s Opal 4 Peak Ring is individually engraved and asymmetrically hammer set, so no two rings are the same. If you’re looking for even more originality, you can choose the opal color and Wearne will source the perfect stone for you.
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Sit down in style with this Caracas chair from Colonel, the lovely home décor collection by French designers Isabelle Gilles and Yann Poncelet. Easy to store and transport—perfect for picnics—these portable perches conveniently fold up. But based on their bright and beautiful painted designs, we’re guessing that you’ll never want them to.
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Buddhists say that our thoughts are like waves in an ocean. They come and go, sometimes rough, sometimes calm. In order to gain inner peace, we must go deeper, until we can simply watch them pass without being victims of their constant chatter. Wouldn’t this be a great perspective to have on your next morning commute? Penning reflections in this elegant Open Ocean Journal from Danish design shop HURRA! will get you started on your path to enlightenment.
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And now, the perfect pin-on accessory for Shark Week enthusiasts. Macon et Lesquoy’s playful pins are part Parisian chic and part Parisian cheeky. Constructed in collaboration with French surf shop WAIT, this shark and bait pin is delicately hand-embroidered by designers Marie Macon and Anne-Laure Lesquoy, and tells the story of every surfer’s worst nightmare. Sure to be a “handy” conversation starter.
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From Industrial Facility’s brilliant Sam Hecht and Kim Colin is a range of desk accessories designed for Herman Miller. Formwork is a modular system of containers that accounts for modern tools and frequency of use; the pencil cup has a ledge for a memory stick, while the stacking trays can be arranged (and rearranged) so that daily-use items are easy to access and less-needed items (like paper) are tucked away. The six pieces from this intuitive series are equally useful as individual organizers or as the full set.
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What is a woman’s worth? That was the question in street artist JR’s mind as he photographed women struggling in Sierra Leone, Sudan, Kenya, Brazil, India and Liberia, and then pasted murals of their images on buildings, trains and bridges in their own communities.
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Straight from J.C. Herman Ceramics, the Amsterdam studio of potter Herman Verhagen, each of these aqua-hued mini-cups has been lovingly thrown by hand and glazed with care in Verhagen’s studio. The cup’s tiny nature—less than two inches tall by two inches wide—and punch of color are perfect for an afternoon espresso. Each assortment is sold as a set of four cups.
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Fungus on the feet isn’t typically something to strive for, but Strathcona Magic Mushroom opaque stockings are a lone exception. Artist Ryley O’Byrne’s snazzy stockings display an illustrated collection of our most-loved toadstools—hallucinogenic and otherwise—and are the perfect accessory for any modern mycologist.
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Whether you have a sweet tooth or a tea fixation, you’ll love Michele Boudreaux’s chai lollies. These tea-flavored suckers are handmade in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way, with real chai and without corn syrup or artificial flavors or colors. Sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, it’s best to keep a few of these natural candies on-hand when the need for sugar strikes.
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