The limited edition Winter Warmth candle joins the roster of scented offerings from Drake’s home decor passion project, Better World Fragrance House. A comforting and majestic blend of soft musk, balsam, fruit and mint notes, the aromatic item intends to call to mind a walk through city streets during the winter season.
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The late architect, designer and artist Alexander Girard’s playful suns—outlined in this new coloring book, which has been named for the solar motifs within the design of the NYC restaurant La Fonda Del Sol—were a study in visceral composition and expressive detail. In the book, countless iterations of Girard’s famed suns await decorating and coloring from artists of all ages. Price is in euros.
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An art deco tour around London, a brutalist exploration of Paris and a dive into the architecture in Tbilisi are just some of the inspiring plans in Blue Crow Media’s set of architecture and design maps. Spanning postmodernism, constructivism, metro design and more, this bundle of 33 maps takes a comprehensive and tasteful approach to urban art, breathing new life into familiar cities and guiding travelers through new ones. Price is in Pounds.
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The 2022 TOILETPAPER calendar offers all the surreal, bold and sultry imagery fans of artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine are accustomed to. This year’s food theme incorporates everything from chicken drumstick microphones to women sitting on fruit tarts—placing this calendar somewhere between ’70s cookbook and kitsch pin-ups. Juicy, glossy and off-kilter, this is a playful way to keep track of your days.
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Bright and light, Gatto Grosso by Senesi Aretini is an organic Tuscan red that’s a crowd-pleaser whether served chilled or not. The juiciness is balanced by a little earthiness and pepper, making for easy drinking.
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Since 1990, Bubby’s (located in NYC’s Tribeca neighborhood) has been serving up American comfort food classics like homemade pies, scones and biscuits. One of the restaurant’s best-loved dishes are their pancakes, inspired by a recipe from legendary American chef James Beard. These light, fluffy creations can now be whipped up at home thanks to their pancake mix—which comes with meticulous, but simple, instructions. Thanks to a hefty amount of sour cream in the mixture, the resulting pancakes are subtle but slightly tangy, so they pair perfectly with super-sweet toppings.
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There is some prose that, upon reading a single sentence, immediately strikes a chord. Caleb Azumah Nelson’s writing is like that. Whether describing a serendipitous glance between two unwitting lovers or the uncontrollable urge to surrender the self to a new crush, Nelson’s debut novel Open Water palpably captivates, as it tells a soulful story of two young Black artists in London who fall in and out of love. Told in second-person, the novel explores how to learn to love—in all it softness and vulnerability—in a world that forces and reveres masculinity and resilience. Beautiful and unforgettable, Open Water is a breathtaking portrait set within the fear and violence of reality.
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Founded by Lucas Nicholson during the pandemic, Novel Mart crafts tongue-in-cheek clothing dedicated to the food and drink—cocktails, wines, pastas and more—of Florence. This collegiate-style Puttanesca sweatshirt is for all those who enjoy the salty, spicy sauce. Available in size small to 5XL, this jumper comes in classic colors (like black, grey and white) as well as pale pink and baby blue. All are made from air-jet spun yarn to reduce pilling and enhance softness. Price is in Pounds.
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On the Magnetic Fields’ 11th studio album, 50 Song Memoir, singer-songwriter’s Stephin Merritt once again exhibited his unparalleled penchant for clever lyricism. The 50 songs (one for each year of Merritt’s life) incorporated 100 instruments, creating a layered and masterful album. Soon after the release of the 2017 album, the band played two shows at the The Apollo Theater, and this limited edition poster commemorates the performances.
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Through illuminating prose, Thomas Grattan masterfully chronicles the story of Beate Haas and her two children—as they grapple with the concepts of home, togetherness, personal identity and queerness—in his epic debut novel, The Recent East. Grattan’s distinct narrative voice brings these characters to life, across decades and under remarkable circumstances.
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Featuring lyrics from avant-pop artist Caroline Polachek’s song “Parachute,” from her first solo album, Pang, this shirt also boasts a fictional map—with destinations like “Not afraid to drown” and “Awake.” Available in size small to XXL and made from 100% cotton, this garment’s witchy, folklore vibe echoes that of the gorgeous song.
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From the not-for-profit photo foundation Aperture, Daniel Gordon: Houseplants turns six of the artist’s mesmerizing still life images of houseplants into a six-page pop-up. This limited edition, collectible hardcover book, designed by by Simon Arizpe, celebrates the work of Gordon and the sculptural nature of plants.
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Juxtaposing beauty and destruction, the realistic and the uncanny, artist Jessica Bellamy crafts portraits inspired by her Southern California roots. In “Ambivalent Sunrise,” the artist highlights a burning palm tree amidst a dreamy sky to capture the critical state of the environment from a local, focused perspective. The 16 by 20 inch print, issued in a limited edition run of 10, is dated and signed by Bellamy and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Printed on FSC accredited paper, this official David Shrigley calendar is full of the multi-disciplinary artist’s off-kilter, angsty and sweet illustrations. From drawings of drunken stupors to domestic anxieties and dog accidents, this humorous calendar—complete with a dozen stickers—is an apt, functional collection of Shrigley’s art.
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Handcrafted in Connecticut from durable punk wood, this incense bundle utilizes essential oils to repel bugs. The scent options include: lemongrass, orange and sage (a citrus-led formula); sage, coffee, cinnamon and cedarwood (a rich, warm and spicy blend); and tea tree, lavender and neem (a herb-heavy and minty aroma). Each stick provides around two hours of burn time and, due to their 19-inch length, can be staked directly into soil or placed in an incense holder. Either way, it’s a sophisticated take on conventional (and potent) insect repellants.
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Created by 2 Hounds Design, the patented No-Pull Harness discourages darting and yanking, ultimately yielding a more pleasant walk between a dog and its person. It does so through a gently tightening system (which includes a velvet-lined chest strap aimed at preventing chafing). No two of the jelly bean iterations of this harness are the same, as the colorful strips that compose it are selected at random.
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LA-based Mister Green lends its distinctive green to their all-wooden kendama, a traditional Japanese skill toy. This entertaining toy comes in the standard size with Mister Green’s logo on the ball and inside each of the three cups.
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Professional skiers Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet founded Black Crows back in 2006 to create their ideal skis. From their now-vast selection, the tough, aggressive Corvus Freebirds—with new titanal plate underfoot—are touring skis that promise precision and grabbiness when turning. Perfect for ambitious skiers or those hoping to feel the thrilling sensations undergirding each movement, these hot pink skis (available in three sizes: 188.2cm, 183.4cm or 176cm) look and feel exciting.
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In Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide, Atlas Obscura writer Cecily Wong and co-founder/creative director Dylan Thuras take readers on an unimaginable food tour through more than 500 dishes and the traditions, practices and components surrounding them. Both eccentric and spectacular, the book centers on food’s role in society and how it’s influenced who we are today. Further, it covers all seven continents along the way.
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Created by Black women artists and published by Co-Conspirator Press, Experiments in Joy: A Workbook is a guide to transmuting joy beyond an emotion and into praxis. With helpful prompts and spaces to reflect, the workbook includes words by artist Gabrielle Civil (who also compiled the book), Duriel E Harris, Kenyatta A C Hinkle, Rosamond S King, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Miré Regulus and Awilda Rodríguez Lora. Each of its 64 pages compels and fosters a journey of personal growth.
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YAMAtune partnered with cult favorite Japanese snowboard brand Gentemstick (founded in 1998) to create the ideal socks for the mountain adventures. Whether split-boarding or snowboarding, these merino wool socks keep feet warm without overheating or hindering mobility. At mid-calf height, they are available as either round-toe or tabi socks. Price is in Yen.
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Smith’s all-season Holt Helmet doesn’t sacrifice comfort or style as it maintains protection. Featuring advanced ABS construction for impact-resistance, the Holt incorporates a self-adjusting fit system that molds the helmet to a wearer’s head, bombshell ear-pads for cold weather and 14 vents paired with AirEvac’s ventilation system to keep air flowing and prevent googles from fogging. Available in black, white, red or mint green, the helmet is also compatible with Outdoor Tech’s audio system so riders can listen to music or talk on the phone between runs without fumbling with their gloves.
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The Sill’s clever Soil Moisture Meter takes the guesswork out of watering and caring for plants. Using two 20cm probes and a light sensor with three calibration tables, the meter accurately tests the moisture, pH value and light level on flora growing both inside and outside. This handy tool helps prevent overwatering or over-exposure to sunlight, ensuring happy and healthy plants.
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Portland, Oregon-based artist Lan Truong’s “Lit” risograph print is a playful celebration of a ritual. Truong’s colorful work (which bounces between erotic, witty, naive and trippy) has been featured in The New York Times, WIRED, The Atlantic and more. This particular piece channels the artist’s penchant for texture and vibrance. Measuring 11 by 14 inches, each print has been signed.
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Inside John McCarthy’s latest book, Whiskey Rebels: The Dreamers, Visionaries & Badasses Who Are Revolutionizing American Whiskey, the author charts the definitive innovations behind the exponential craft whiskey movement across the US (from the 60 craft distillers of the year 2003 to the more than 2,000 today). McCarthy (an acclaimed journalist and the director of judging at the John Barleycorn Awards, an international spirits competition) weaves practical information and advice from whiskey experts alongside profiles of industry-leading producers and independent distilleries. From Tuthilltown to WhistlePig, Few Spirits to Stranahan’s, and more, this chronicle will appeal to whiskey lovers, as well as anyone interested in entrepreneurial spirit.
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Penned by Matthew Viragh and published by Countryman Press, Nitehawk Cinema Presents Movie-Inspired Menus from Brooklyn’s Dine-In Theater is an ode to NYC’s beloved independent movie theater and the cuisine they’ve paired with classic films over the years. Since 2011, the cinema has pioneered imaginative food and drink options influenced by and served at their screenings (from The Shining-inspired Red Rum cocktail to instant ramyun like in Parasite) and nobody is as familiar with them as Viragh, Nitehawk’s executive director and founder. It’s a creative cross-cultural study that’s sure to please cinephiles and foodies alike.
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