“Editor extraordinaire” Derek Blasberg guides budding scribes through the delicate art of forming an exceptional handwritten letter with his complete correspondence kit for Opening Ceremony. Simply fill in the blanks and seal it with a kiss.
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This simple journal encourages you to create a sketch each day, creating a year of your best ideas.
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ElizabethW’s linen pillow inserts are a super soothing way to fall asleep. Simply slide one into your pillowcase and the subtle lavender scent will relax your mind for a full night of sweet dreams.
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Delicately savory, these shortbread-like parmesan and rosemary cookies from the Beurre & Sel cocktail collection are as easy to take down as the drink they’re intended to accompany. Each batch is handmade by James Beard award-winner Dorie Greenspan and her NYC-based team.
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Give the tree a little lift with this set of paper airplane ornaments, from Brooklyn’s Biodidactic Designs.
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Premiering at Sundance earlier this year, Stacy Peralta’s Bones Brigade features archival footage and original interviews with legendary skateboard team members, from Tony Hawk to Lance Mountain and more.
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This set of handcrafted carbon steel knives by master blade maker Ron Hock can be used in just about any carving situation from whittling to chipping.
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Self-dubbed “the end of an obsession†by author and devoted art dealer Francis Naumann, this book of essays and articles on Marcel Duchamp is scholarly tour de force, taking readers through the major works and themes of his life.
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Your favorite Massive Attack fan will surely appreciate Battle Box 001, Robert Del Naja’s new release on white vinyl. Each hand-pressed by The Vinyl Factory, this first edition also features a remix by Guy Andrews.
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From centuries-strong Faber Castell is this high quality kit, which includes washable finger paint, paper, an apron and trays—everything needed for hours of finger painting fun, all storable in a can.
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Turn bath time into adult play time with I Rub My Duckie, a 3-speed vibrating massage toy. The waterproof duck comes in classic or travel size in a range of colors.
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The traditional clay pot gets a geometric refresh in this ultra-modern version. Give your greens the smart design they deserve. Contact Askov Finlayson for purchasing details.
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Madonna did not invent the vogue. Instead she borrowed it from NYC’s black and Latino gay, transvestite and transsexual communities, who were known for their outlandish costumes and dance moves. “Paris Is Burning” is a riveting look at this group, in a documentary that will likely inspire you to say, “Werk!”
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Expand the realm of iPhonetography with a form-fitting 3-in-1 add on lens that offers wide angle, fish-eye and macro options for the iPhone 4 or 5.
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If you love shaking your groove thing to songs about soya or loneliness in the digital age, Anxieteam is for you. Wish You Were There is the first album from Jon Burgerman and Jim Avignon—the artistic duo behind Anxieteam—and naturally they’ve packed it into a limited edition set complete with 90 page-diary art book with doodles, lyrics and more.
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Stroke a little wood by decking out your keyboard in maple or cherry with Lazerwood Industries’ elegant key covers.
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Allow children to express different aspects of their creativity with these reusable kits from Zolo, which each include 25 thematic play-sculpture pieces to use in inspirational activities and construction challenges for ages 5 and up.
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A unique interactive online adventure, Journey for PS3 is by far one of the best games of 2012. It’s also the first video game soundtrack to be nominated for a Grammy. You will be immersed in gorgeous Miyazaki-esque environments and share an experience with others like never before.
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Each of Stvdio Brooklyn’s petite ceramic planters are wheel-thrown and hand-carved with a simple Aztec-inspired pattern, and are great for your favorite cactus enthusiast.
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Cotton basics are everywhere, but with one touch we were hooked on the supremely soft offerings from Skin. The organic cotton bikini panty in particular makes for a great gift—or indulgence—and is sure to spur an entire collection.
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With 10,000 micro vibrations, the Pulsonic technology within this sophisticated shaver helps capture more hair with every stroke. An added bonus: with the touch of a button clean, charge, lubricate, and dry your shaver.
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Sanborn Canoe paddles are almost too gorgeous to put in water. Named for one of the Minnesota shop’s original tool suppliers, each Sam Special paddle is made from durable Western red and white cedar.
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An artist as eccentric as he is consummate, English ceramicist Grayson Perry is a Turner Prize winner who can also be known by his alter ego Claire. In a silk scarf for London’s Tate Modern, Perry created a “social and cultural map to help aspiring artists navigate the hostile territory on their way to being accepted by the establishment.”
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