The often mind-bending manipulations of objects and images by the talented young artist Charlie Rubin are collected in a new volume, aptly titled “Strange Paradise,” in which Rubin displays a balanced knack for photography and its distortion.
Added: June 2014
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Useful things come in small, yellow packages. Kiosk’s Ratchet Kit is one of those things—In a case less than six inches long you’ve got just about every bit you need to do some serious screwing.
Added: June 2014
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The mighty grizzly lends some rustic ferocity to your wall when hung as a woodcut sculpture print. Since each one is handmade, they vary in size, but each life-size grizzly averages about 16″ wide and 25″ high.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Nic Annette Miller
Many a summer lover’s go-to capmaker, FairEnds presents a soft micro floral style with a pattern that’s aptly called “Head in the Garden.” Flowers in your hair, flowers everywhere—but only with a close look.
Added: June 2014
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Very French Gangsters makes eyewear for kids (with a few selections for mom) but anyone can go a little bananas over their pop-art barrettes. Pink lips, PanPan alerts, eyeballs and plain two-color bars round out the fun plastic collection.
Added: June 2014
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Chiaozza’s Marshmallow Mountain A-frame wall pieces bring high design with the playful exuberance of childhood. Based on a Danish folk design, the hand-cut wooden pieces slot together easily and hang on a nail.
Added: June 2014
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The Mini Hozuki Lantern brings sharp, modern design to your campsite. The smart and slick little LED bulb emits warm, natural light reminiscent of a candle, and features intuitive controls and a powerful magnetic fastener.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Snow Peak
Having a nice buzz at your fingertips is great, but when packaged in a thing of beauty it’s even better. Tom Cecil’s stainless steel #084 hipflask lends sleek design to a practical purpose, and whoever has it on hand should be eager to whip it out for a swig and a little bragging rights.
Added: June 2014
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Pin on a little piece of graphic cheer with Rebecca J Kaye’s Bike Badges. The set of four buttons, each about an inch in diameter, is emblazoned with colorful patterns avid cyclists will recognize upon further examination.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Rebecca J Kaye
The iconic Ny chair, named for the phonetic pronunciation of designer Takeshi Nii’s last name, as well as the Danish word for new or fresh, is available once again. The classic 1958 design—which has a home in MoMA’s permanent collection—easily folds up to take on the road, but is just as great in a living room or anywhere you want to rock.
Added: June 2014
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As a city that created many of the world’s greatest beers, London is no novice to brewing. But after years of industry decline, a new surge from independent brewers is putting the Big Smoke back on the world map with their quest for better-quality beer. This handsome map features over 50 craft breweries on an A2-sized print, ensuring you’ll never be without a delicious beer in hand.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Blue Crow Media
Made with organic aloe vera juice with a sugared grapefruit scent, Kala’s nine-ounce bar soap serves up more than just suds—see side for a helpful suggestion how to maximize your resources.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Kala
Children of the ’80s might try to communicate with their father on another planet, “Out of this World” style, but even without intergalactic telecommunications capabilities the Score + Solder Iridescent Shard lamp is otherworldly indeed. The clear purple tabletop crystal emits soft light through an Edison bulb to set the mood and surely spark up a conversation.
Added: June 2014
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Designer Kirsty Anderson creates a wood nymph’s fantasy world with her repurposed fabric-covered vintage pieces. Having scooped up a bounty of Marimekko fabric in Helsinki, she introduces the diminutive Mr Roe, a bright and chipper patterned bust based on the roe deer, and smaller alternative to the collection’s statement stag head.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by A Wooden Tree
In an extensive anthology showcasing his own work and that of several of his contemporaries, artist Nathaniel Stern explores the role of the body in interactive art with both beauty and clarity. Appropriately, the book includes a “digital companion” chapter that’s available for free online.
Added: June 2014
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DFA Records pays homage to its roster of artists with their State of the Union T-shirt. Printed on an American Apparel 50/50 cotton tee, names comprising their signature lightening bolt logo include label favorites like Yacht, LCD Soundsystem, Holy Ghost, The Rapture and more, as well as “new folks you may have not met yet.”
Added: June 2014
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The most recognized brand packaging in recent history makes a quiet statement on consumerism when stripped down and spun into a wax candle. There’s something comforting and industrial about burning such an object rendered as art.
Added: June 2014
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Everyone needs a solid cast iron skillet that will last forever, and this one from Poler has pour spouts on both sides and a “handle helper” to help with the heavy lifting.
Added: June 2014
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Artist Matt Austin has a knack for shaking up familiar motifs and making us look twice. This time, he’s reimagined cacti in carved wood—simple, but brilliant.
Added: June 2014
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Look closely and a subtle shark fin reveals itself in the Rulezpeeps leather coin purse. Simple, useful, and just a wee bit fierce, it’s the perfect small accessory staple.
Added: June 2014
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Artist William Edmonds expands his imaginative aesthetic to ceramics, creating household pottery pieces in unexpected but practical shapes. Mugs bring a rustic touch to the table in painterly earth tones glazed to abstract perfection.
Added: June 2014
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Created by two orthopedic surgeons who have a passion for grilling, Bone Doctors’ Hot Pack gift set include Brazen Heat BBQ sauce with habanero and arbor peppers, Sweet & Spicy with peaches, honey, and cayenne, and their new Fire & Brimstone hot sauce with chilies and apple cider vinegar. This spicy set arrives packed in a wooden crate.
Added: June 2014
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Former professional cricket player Dion Nash created a convenient travel set of his mens skincare necessities. The On the Road Travel Edition includes 1-ounce tubes of Triumph & Disaster’s YFL wash, Ritual Face Cleanser, Old Fashioned Shave Cream and Gameface Moisturizer—all made with indigenous ingredients like Tamanu oil from Polynesia.
Added: June 2014
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The rugged mountains of Patagonia and Mt. Fitz Roy inspired this camo printed backpack, made from heavyweight 18-ounce canvas. An interior padded sleeve helps protect a laptop while out on urban and rural adventures. Each Stone + Cloth purchase provides educational support and scholarships for students who live near the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
Added: June 2014
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Beardbrand’s handmade pocket comb puts plastic competitors to shame. Teeth are individually saw cut, then polished to glide smoothly through facial locks with no risk of split ends. This is a small but powerful tool for the man serious about putting his best face forward.
Added: June 2014
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Celebrate warm nights outside with Land of Nod’s kid-friendly teepee, a handsome fort sure to inspire plenty of creative dreaming. The durable playtime structure is made from 100% cotton canvas fabric, and attaches to solid wood poles.
Added: June 2014
This product is sold by Land of Nod
