The new flagship from Sonos—Play:5—features six drivers, each with their own amp to provide big, rich and well-balanced sound. Like all Sonos speakers, the Play:5 streams music from any of your favorite sources and is controlled from a simple app on your phone or tablet. You can even pair two to create dedicated left and right channels.
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Portland-based FINEX—with humble origins on Kickstarter—is now one of the very few American companies making cast iron cookware. With deeper walls than the average skillet, this compact 8″ one from FINEX is best for browning meats and sautéing vegetable side dishes, but can handle anything from breakfast to blackberry crumbles. The octagonal design makes it much easier to pour sauce or cooking liquids from almost any angle. For more options, there’s also a grill pan version to get your BBQ on even in colder weather.
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Big Bud Press’ “Buddy” pin isn’t to be worn around parents or young cousins—depending on your family’s vibe. With double posts and super-hard enamel and gunmetal, this pin is functional and durable—and its colorful, sweet little character is very 420 friendly.
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A true “one-eyed” supporter of Australian Rules football is an unflinching, unwavering champion of their team—even if they are the biggest losers in the league. Melbourne-based store Doomsday has created, with Sherrin (who have been making footballs since 1879), a one-eyed designed football for those fans of the game. Perfect for a little kick-to-kick or a game of catch day or night—thanks to the bright yellow night-game colorway.
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Light up in luxury with Shine’s gold rolling papers. Measuring 53mm by 100mm, each sheet is made from edible 24k gold leaf with a hemp blend base for super-smooth smoking. Save them for extra special occasions, or stock them as your everyday papers—if you have a little extra money to burn.
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Setting the bar high for all future cannabis cookbooks to come is “Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis,” a 200-page book whose photography could give Bon Appetit mag a run for its money. Brought to you by TheStonersCookbook.com, they’re bringing eight years of experience and recipe-sharing into a beautiful tome that upgrades cannabis to wine status. The crowd-funded tome is available in ebook format, paperback and hardcover (our pick) and includes recipes from Gluten-Free Almond Raspberry Cake to Tomahawk Rib Eye.
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Luscious lips, a pink tongue, gold tooth and an ace of spades combine for this Explorer’s Press lapel pin, designed by the talented Chloe Kovska. The one-inch pin (made from enamel and brass) combines luck and lust in a delightful design that will look excellent on the lapel of your leather jacket.
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Read about one of America’s most significant bands in “This is All a Dream We Dreamed: An Oral History of the Grateful Dead,” written by two of the Dead’s most-respected historians, Blair Jackson and David Gans. The duo writes (with thanks to band members, collaborators, peers and fans) how they went from a folk/bluegrass group to a cult-followed, psychedelic household name. It’s a fascinating oral history of a 50-year-old band that changed the landscape of live music forever.
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Snow Peak’s Indigo Stole button-down shirt is cut from an indigo-dyed, cotton-linen blend fabric and features patterning that’s bold—but not too busy. Made in Okayama, Japan—a region famous for its denim production—the unisex shirt incorporates Snow Peak’s signature side pockets and casual fit, making it the perfect layer for exploring the outdoors in style.
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Swim like the God of the Sea himself in Karla Spetic’s “Poseidon” V-neck swimsuit—part of her spring/summer ’15/’16 collection. The one-piece (which is available in pink or orange) blends myths with modernity and will surely make a splash at the beach or the pool this season.
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For the young and the young at heart, there’s nothing as magical as a song—or simply making a racket. Do both with this cute, bright red mini banjo from Poketo. Little ones can develop their motor skills on the four-stringed instrument, while grown-ups can do their best Angus Young impression—and its tiny, packable size (just over a foot long) makes it perfect for on-the-go jam sessions.
Two face mask concoctions—one to detoxify and one to nourish—are included in Glossier’s Mask Duo Set. With the invigorating Mega Greens Galaxy Pack your skin is delivered a refresher with bitter orange peel, avocado oil and more. In turn, the Moisturizing Moon Mask offers a soothing and relaxing makeover with shea butter, honey and aloe to nourish and moisturize. Each pack comes with six single-use pods of each mask and a super-soft headband.
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There’s arguably no better way to learn how a camera works than by building one yourself. That’s exactly what Bigshot offers: a kit for constructing a 3MP digital camera from scratch—that’s easy enough for anyone over the age eight. There’s a flash and an LCD display, but most fascinating of all is the lens turn-wheel allowing for panoramic shots and even 3D imagery.
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Made in the USA from comfy 100% cotton, this Me and You (aka Julia Baylis and Mayan Toledano) underwear is an adorable way to wear your heart on your sleeve—or on your tuchus. Hand-printed in the States, the white undies bears lipstick kisses on the front, the word “feminist” on the back and will have you feeling comfortable and cheerful all day.
Tokyo-based brand Anonymous Ism is famous for their unending quest to craft the perfect pair of socks. Their indigo cable-knit socks mix classic patterns with super-saturated indigo for an understated take on a timeless design. Cut from a cotton/polyester blend and made in Japan, these socks come in one size that fits most.
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Boldly embroidered with the words “Strong Female Lead,” this clutch from Austin, TX-based REALM is perfect for any girl gang member (or supporter) or Geena Davis enthusiast. Available in three colorways, the new burgundy with coral-hued lettering is our pick for the leading lady in your life. It’s created by the talented one-woman show Vanessa Crook, who hand makes each piece from start to finish.
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A collaboration between Melbourne-based label Per—Tim, artist Eloise Rapp and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre of Victoria, these palmistry print pillowcases are more than just cute decor. Designed, printed and manufactured in Melbourne, they are super-comfy (half cotton and half polyester) and with all profits donated to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre of Victoria, it’s more than just you who will sleep better.
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Centered around the simple concept of “make happy,” Buddy crafts effortless products for everyday use—and their Ear Tote Backpack is a prime example. It’s as basic as a backpack can get, yet there’s something about the Ear Tote’s design that elevates it to the next level—whether that be its slate grey hue, velour suede bottom paneling or Togichi vegetable-tanned leather detailing. The Japan-made bag’s unique stout shape and top tote handles add extra portability.
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Pizza Towels only makes a single product. For those who always want to be with their beloved favorite dish and who want to make a statement (and maybe a few new friends) at the beach, this gigantic pepperoni towel—served fresh from Australia—is a loud, proud and round way to show your devotion to the almighty pie.
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The Hill-Side’s Lightweight Indigo Sashiko wallet is simple, but nuanced. Made with a Japan-sourced 100% cotton outer and supple Italian cowhide leather interior, it’s a high-quality billfold that’s sure to last. The lightweight indigo sashiko fabric is sophisticated and lush, so even when you’re spending your hard-earned money, you can enjoy it.
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The same PAX premium vaporizer that you’ve come to know and trust now comes in a flashy and fun silver colorway. The ultimate compact vaporizer, PAX offers clean vapor and (because it doesn’t heat to combustion) there’s no smoke—therefore no second-hand smoke for your fellow humans to deal with. The already sound design has been jazzed up with this metallic hue, but the brushed texture means it avoids becoming too gaudy.
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Gestalten’s stunning hardcover tome “Living Under The Sun: Tropical Interiors and Architecture” showcases beautifully designed and decorated houses that happen to be located in the middle of tropical wonderlands. Homes in Vietnam, India, Brazil and everywhere in between have been photographed, and, like their surroundings, the designs are varied—with everything from beach shacks to mid-century modern mansions and brutalist-style concrete structures featured.
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Portland-based Bogs got their start making heavy duty boots made for the farm and agriculture industry, but their casual line also packs a punch. This seemingly benign Chelsea boot, for example, is made from 100% waterproof leather, fights odors with DuraFresh bio-technology, keeps sweat at bay for dry, happy feet even in the most curse-worthy bad weather (not to mention, they’re office=appropriate). Even the outsoles have been carefully considered for maximum comfort: it requires no breaking in at all and steps are a breeze upon the first wear.
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Taiwan-based design studio, Ystudio, builds minimalistic pens and pencils from sturdy metals like copper and brass. Their Brassing Series ballpoint pen is coated with a black paint that wears down with use, eventually revealing an underlying luster in a patina that’s unique to each writer. Purposely scraping it off can even add instant personalization. It’s a beautiful and clever process that’ll make you want to swear off keyboards forever.
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Exploring the development of structures from early igloos to 3D-printing today, author David Jenkins has created an informative, visually stunning work on how and why we build things. While the narrative was crafted to appeal to younger minds, the topics of environmental awareness and sustainability, as well as artist Adrian Buckley’s illustrations certainly resonate with children of all ages.
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Very few compact umbrellas have the wind-fighting power of Blunt’s XS Metro. Its tension canopy can easily handle heavy downpours and brutal gusts of wind. And now, the trusty device has been released with a Cole Haan ZerøGrand design nod, making it even easier on the eyes.
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