Stand Up Paddle Board

Wide enough to accommodate riders of all shapes and sizes, the super stable Touring Sup begs to hit the water. Best of all, the board is equipped with plugs for anchoring extra luggage should the lucky rider be paddling to a picnic, or lugging a bag of dry clothes.

Available from Surf Industries for $1300 – $1500

Stand Up Paddle Board

Wide enough to accommodate riders of all shapes and sizes, the super stable Touring Sup begs to hit the water. Best of all, the board is equipped with plugs for anchoring extra luggage should the lucky rider be paddling to a picnic, or lugging a bag of dry clothes.

Available from Surf Industries for $1300 – $1500

Pieter Hugo: This Must Be The Place

The first-ever retrospective of Pieter Hugo’s startling (and often frightening) images of African life makes a terrific addition to any art book collection or library shelf. In addition to photos from his earliest and best-known series, “This Must Be the Place” features a number of never-before-seen landscapes.

Available from Amazon for $38

Pieter Hugo: This Must Be The Place

The first-ever retrospective of Pieter Hugo’s startling (and often frightening) images of African life makes a terrific addition to any art book collection or library shelf. In addition to photos from his earliest and best-known series, “This Must Be the Place” features a number of never-before-seen landscapes.

Available from Amazon for $38

Fitbit Scale

Nothing adds reward to a workout routine more than constant measurement. Fitness lovers are sure to start paying attention with the Fitbit “Aria”, which tracks vital stats like body fat percentage and BMI in addition to weight in an online tracker every time you get on the scale.

Available from Amazon for $129

Fitbit Scale

Nothing adds reward to a workout routine more than constant measurement. Fitness lovers are sure to start paying attention with the Fitbit “Aria”, which tracks vital stats like body fat percentage and BMI in addition to weight in an online tracker every time you get on the scale.

Available from Amazon for $129

Aether Apparel V-Neck

Even the guy who has it all needs to start with the basics. This classic V-neck tee is fashioned from irresistibly soft Supima–the Cadillac of the cotton family. Contrast chain-stitch details and a log clamp label at the hem take this highly functional base layer to elegant new heights.

Available from Aether Apparel for $45

Aether Apparel V-Neck

Even the guy who has it all needs to start with the basics. This classic V-neck tee is fashioned from irresistibly soft Supima–the Cadillac of the cotton family. Contrast chain-stitch details and a log clamp label at the hem take this highly functional base layer to elegant new heights.

Available from Aether Apparel for $45

Free & Easy Magazine

Japanese fashion magazine “Free & Easy”–which takes a special interest in American workwear and heritage brands–has become a force to reckon with among men’s fashion. Even though the text is in Japanese, the unique ensembles and product shots are interesting in any language.

Available from Context for $23

Free & Easy Magazine

Japanese fashion magazine “Free & Easy”–which takes a special interest in American workwear and heritage brands–has become a force to reckon with among men’s fashion. Even though the text is in Japanese, the unique ensembles and product shots are interesting in any language.

Available from Context for $23

Wood Model Cargo Ships

The artistic toy specialists at Papafoxtrot modeled this series of wooden boats after some of the largest ships ever to cross the sea. From the TI Asia to the dramatic Emma Maers, each bright blue replica has been beautifully deduced to the purest of forms.

Available from A Plus R Store for $180

Wood Model Cargo Ships

The artistic toy specialists at Papafoxtrot modeled this series of wooden boats after some of the largest ships ever to cross the sea. From the TI Asia to the dramatic Emma Maers, each bright blue replica has been beautifully deduced to the purest of forms.

Available from A Plus R Store for $180

Totto Vase

Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.

Available from Tortoise General Store for $18

Totto Vase

Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.

Available from Tortoise General Store for $18

Tomboy Style

Compiled by Lizzie Garrett Mettler (author of a blog by the same name as well as LA Times contributor), this book celebrates the women who dare to buck tradition, blurring the line between masculine and feminine attire.

Available from Rizzoli for $33

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Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set

Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.

Available from Health Ceramics for $22

Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set

Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.

Available from Health Ceramics for $22

Album Vilmorin: The Vegetable Garden

Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.

Available from Taschen for $60

Album Vilmorin: The Vegetable Garden

Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.

Available from Taschen for $60

Dovo Manicure Set

Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.

Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125

Dovo Manicure Set

Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.

Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125

Hay & Scholten & Baijings’ Tea Towels

Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.

Available from A+R Store for $32

Hay & Scholten & Baijings’ Tea Towels

Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.

Available from A+R Store for $32

Leica La Carte Camera

With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.

Available from Leica for $4,995

Leica La Carte Camera

With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.

Available from Leica for $4,995

Unit Portables iPad Case

Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.

Available from Unit Portables for £29

Unit Portables iPad Case

Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.

Available from Unit Portables for £29

The New York Times 36 Hours Book

Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.

Available from Amazon for $24

The New York Times 36 Hours Book

Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.

Available from Amazon for $24

The Lover’s Dictionary

Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.

Available from Amazon for $12

The Lover’s Dictionary

Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.

Available from Amazon for $12

Rob Wynne Octopus Ring

Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.

Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000

Rob Wynne Octopus Ring

Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.

Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000

Paper Pick Up

This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.

Available from Knock Knock for $4

Paper Pick Up

This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.

Available from Knock Knock for $4

USB Cufflinks

These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.

Available from Brookstone for $250

USB Cufflinks

These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.

Available from Brookstone for $250

Sliced Bread Notebook

Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.

Available from Pukka/Dank for $60

Sliced Bread Notebook

Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.

Available from Pukka/Dank for $60