Harper Collins

The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On

$26.00

Acclaimed poet Franny Choi’s first new offering since Soft Science, The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On is a meditation on historical, present-day and impending apocalypses, which notes how dystopia has already been the reality for marginalized people. Lyrical and personal yet universally resonant, this insightful and elegant poetry collection trudges through catastrophe to imagine collective survival.

Added: November 2022

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Lula's Garden

Deluxe Zebra Garden

$58.00

From Lula’s Garden—a succulent shop that supports water.org and its mission to make clean water accessible for all—comes the Deluxe Zebra Garden, a striking and striped Haworthia succulent arrangement, grown at family-owned nurseries. Each purchase of these plants provides six months of safe drinking water to someone in need.

Added: November 2022

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Proba Home + Sophie Lou Jacobsen

The Ripple Bowl

$85.00

Proba Home worked with designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen on a borosilicate glass pet bowl that’s attractive enough to keep on the floor in any room. Available in teal, lavender or amber, the “Ripple Bowl” is heat- and cold-resistant and comes in small or medium.

Added: November 2022

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Five Metal Shop

2023 Calendar

$60.00

From Five Metal Shop, a creative studio based in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, this little 2023 calendar elevates the traditional with bold and bright designs. Printed on superfine 30gsm paper and featuring 100% manual binding, it measures 7.24 by 4.84 inches, making it an ideal desk accessory.

Added: November 2022

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Juliska

Berry & Thread Tea for One Set

$125.00

A delightful tea set for one, Juliska’s handcrafted ceramic teacup, teapot and saucer make for elegant drinkware that stacks neatly away. With 20% of proceeds going to Girls Opportunity Alliance, an organization working to empower young girls, the set is dainty decor that directly funds education.

Added: November 2022

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Karma

Kathleen Ryan: Daisy Chain

$35.00

Published by Karma, Daisy Chain is a 104-page hardcover catalogue that celebrates the work of NYC-based artist (and CH favorite) Kathleen Ryan’s Bad Fruit series, for which she embraces decorative crafts from the past along with nature, humor and irony. Ryan’s large-scale sculptures of bejeweled but decaying cherries, lemons, peaches and grapes (and even jack-o-lanterns) are at once beautiful and monstrous, and play with ideas about value. Along with compelling imagery, the monograph includes essays by Bob Nickas, Shannon Mattern and Heather Davis.

Added: November 2022

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Prestel Junior

Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing

$17.00

Using the joys and pains of the creative process as a vehicle for lessons on grief, Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing is a touching, cathartic children’s book from Kenesha Sneed, an artist and the founder of LA-based ceramics brand Tactile Matter. With an endearing, young protagonist named Eisha, brought to life through Sneed’s bold colors and gestural textures, the book beautifully and powerfully navigates loss.

Added: November 2022

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Tonic Vibes

Body Butter with CBD and CBG

$50.00

Powered by 500mg of CBD and 250mg of CBG (aka Cannabigerol, another legal cannabinoid compound found in cannabis), this multipurpose Body Butter from Tonic Vibes does more than moisturize. Gotu Kola promotes skin cell growth to reduce signs of aging, while marshmallow root and black seed oil contribute anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritation and redness. Finished with apricot kernel oil, shea butter and other natural ingredients, the butter targets pathways in the skin to repair and protect it.

Added: November 2022

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404 Ink

Now Go: On Grief and Studio Ghibli

$8.00

In Now Go: On Grief and Studio Ghibli, author Karl Thomas Smith combs through the characters and animations of the Studio Ghibli universe to uncover how grief underpins the joyful, comforting films. The 13th issue in independent publisher 404 Ink’s pocket-sized books series, Inklings, the book of essays explores how Studio Ghibli navigates grief (be it small, personal or environmental) and how this depiction reflects the ways grief manifests in real life. With grace and insight, Smith conveys the multiplicities of loss while carving a pathway through it. Price is in Pounds.

Added: November 2022

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Stanchion

Stanchion Annual Subscription

$30.00

Black and white photography, poetry, flash fiction, art and more populate Stanchion, a quarterly zine produced, edited and published by Jeff Bogle. An annual subscription includes all four editions of their gorgeous publication—printed on thick, uncoated A5 paper—as well as an exclusive bonus issue, making for an elegant and evocative gift for literary and artful minds.

Added: November 2022

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Fable & Mane

“The Every Body” HoliRoots Hair Oil

$36.00

Informed by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, the HoliRoots Hair Oil from Akash and Nikita Mehta’s beauty brand Fable & Mane is an award-winning root treatment for stronger, healthier hair. Within the vegan formula, ashwagandha helps to thicken hair while dashmool promotes scalp health to encourage growth. As a part of the Every Body campaign, 100% of the proceeds from “The Every Body” version of the oil will go to the SisterSong reproductive justice collective to support everyone’s right to safe, accessible abortions.

Added: November 2022

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Ulysses Press

Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion: An Informative, Easy-To-Use Guide to Understanding Magic Mushrooms

$14.00

Comprehensive and clear, the book Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion from drug policy journalist Michelle Janikian is a guide to planning safe, effective trips. From step-by-step instructions to advice on being there for others who are tripping and tips for microdosing, the concise resource elucidates some of the magic behind mushrooms.

Added: November 2022

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Mama Teav's

Hot Garlic

$16.00

Siblings Christina and Anthony Teav founded Mama Teav’s as a love letter to their mother (who fled war and genocide in Cambodia during the 1970s) and her beloved hot garlic sauce. Fiery and crisp, the sauce mixes local, organic California garlic fried in cold-pressed grapeseed oil with sun-dried, flame-roasted Cambodian chilis. The resulting recipe is an all-natural, vegan and gluten-free way to spice up a dish.

Added: November 2022

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Gaetano Pesce

Resin “Table-Mates” Coasters

$20.00

Created by renowned architect, urban planner and designer Gaetano Pesce for his 1998 Fish Design collection, the Table-Mates coasters are awash in endless color combinations and entrancing spherical patterns. Handmade from resin, the sets of two come in bold colorways (like turquoise and purple) and more subtle tones (like black and pale pink). Price is in Euros.

Added: November 2022

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Notte Jewelry

Happy Bok Choy Chunky Earrings

$79.00

These bok choy-shaped, hand-blown glass pendants can be worn as whimsical earrings or as a necklace—when put on a chain. From the Y2K-inspired brand Notte Jewelry, the charming pieces are approximately one inch long and affixed to small hoops. 50% of the proceeds from sales will go to Heart of Dinner, a non-profit fighting food insecurity for East Asian elders.

Added: November 2022

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OMAD

Ginseng Nourishing Glow Mask

$20.00

Helmed by Ze Yan, OMAD is a holistic skincare company rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. From the brand comes the Ginseng Nourishing Glow Mask, a calming yet energizing formulation that blends six Chinese medicinal herbs with Nicotinamide (which helps with dark spots) and Ceramide (for improved moisture retention). It also boasts Frankincense oil to support the reduction of wrinkles and renew skin cell growth, ginseng to mitigate redness and puffiness and Reishi mushrooms which aim to reduce signs of aging while moisturizing the skin.

Added: November 2022

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Gestalten

The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan

$60.00

Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong’s The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan seeks to explore Japanese subcultures across various regions. With profiles on 40 individuals (including DJ Sumirock, the world’s oldest professional club DJ, and Kobayashi Hideaki, the “Sailor Uniform Grandpa”) as well as groups of people with a shared passion (like the Tanganmen who wear one-eyed masks), the book features interviews, essays and plenty of bright and bold images. It’s an examination and celebration of those who pursue a hobby or a dream with a level of enthusiasm and dedication that (for many) transcends pragmatism.

Added: November 2022

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THEWWW

GAGAG T-Shirt

$40.00

From THEWWW, a project dedicated to exploring the Asian American experience, comes the GAGAG, a T-shirt that pays homage to John Woo’s 1992 film Hard Boiled, with 100% of the proceeds donated to Everytown.org, an organization fighting to end gun violence in the US. Depicting a scene from the film, distorted with overlaid dots, the shirt (available in black, red or green) features an apt quote from the movie: “Give a guy a gun, he thinks he’s Superman. Give him two and he thinks he’s God.”

Added: November 2022

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thatscoolthankyou

Sun Ra Bumper Sticker

$6.00

A humorous ode to pioneering Afrofuturists and avant-jazz band Sun Ra Arkestra, this bumper sticker by thatscoolthankyou features the words, “My other ride is the extra-terrestrial energy generated by the cosmic transmissions of the SUN RA ARKESTRA.” With a hot pink background and large black font, the sticker is aptly bold and esoteric.

 

Added: November 2022

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Piecework

Scorpio Puzzle

$14.00

Piecework’s 70-piece Scorpio puzzle embodies the astrological sign: it’s dark, alluring and romantic (as it depicts an altar of flowers, candles and fruit). The color palette is more than just an aesthetic choice; it lends the puzzle a higher level of difficulty. Made from recycled paper with randomized ribbon cut pieces, the mini Scorpio is both visually and functionally compelling.

Added: November 2022

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Domino Records

Music For Psychedelic Therapy

$32.00

Timed to match the length of a ketamine high, Music for Psychedelic Therapy, Jon Hopkins’ sixth studio album, was crafted to enhance and guide trips. It unfurls and floats between synths and field recordings of birds, waterfalls and other forest sounds, creating a delicate spatial soundtrack. Whether embarking on a hallucinogenic journey or in pursuit of mindful moments, this vinyl LP (which also comes with a digital download) cultivates a conscious, comforting ambiance.

Added: November 2022

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Susan Alexandra

Nosh Menorah

$250.00

For those seeking a more tropical Hanukkah, the Nosh Menorah from Susan Alexandra reflects the NYC-based designer’s affection for watermelons. Made in the US from fused glass, the piece is intended for standard-sized Hanukkah candles. Colorful and playful, it’s a cheerful centerpiece for the eight-day festival.

Added: November 2022

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Steph Becker

Ceramic Dog Ornament

$22.00

These small, hand-painted ornaments from artist Steph Becker each feature a charming portrait of a pooch on a ceramic pendant. The ornaments come in a variety of breeds and a black and white palette. They make for artful, whimsical decorations for dog lovers.

Added: November 2022

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Eleni Kontos

Custom Portrait

$175.00

Brooklyn-based ceramicist Eleni Kontos crafts custom clay portraits in fun, off-kilter, cartoon styles. Each sculpture features a small hollow body (measuring around four to five inches in height), a detachable topper head and marbled colors the artist dyes herself. Altogether, it’s an endearing, personal gift for a loved one.

Added: November 2022

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Out of Print

Goodnight Moon Tote Bag

$16.00

Book-centric apparel and accessory brand Out of Print transformed the children’s classic Goodnight Moon into a nostalgic tote bag whose proceeds fund literacy programs and book donations for communities in need. Constructed from 100% cotton and made in the US, the tote features the 1947 first edition cover, illustrated by Clement Hurd, and an interior pocket for better organization.

Added: November 2022

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Champagne Telmont

Réserve Brut

$60.00

Heritage champagne maison Telmont has committed to sustainable efforts and a reduction of their environmental impact—a move that includes the use of 100% renewable electricity and land biodiversity protection. From their portfolio of 100% organic champagne, the refreshing Réserve Brut marries three grape varietals–Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir—which have been drawn from seven growing years. The elegant, effervescent and celebratory result tastes of honeysuckle and candied fruit.

Added: November 2022

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