Nespresso Pixie

$230

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$230

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The straightforward Nespresso Pixie is great for any java head that doesn’t have time to for a traditional stovetop espresso maker. Just over a foot long, the machine takes a mere 25 seconds to warm up and uses biodegradable pre-packed capsules.

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Bayleaf Studio Hand Knit Hats

$50

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$50

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These handmade Merino wool hats come in all sizes and colors for kids and adults alike. The product of a graphic designer-turned-knitter extraordinaire, the hats are 100% organic wool sourced from farms in upstate New York.

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Bought, Borrowed & Stolen

$16

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$16

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This unique book showcases the most mind-blowing meals chef Allegra McEvedy encountered on her most recent travels around the world, along with a unique knife from each place that reflects the country’s gastronomical heritage.

This product is sold by Conran

DESIGNerd Trivia Game

$60

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$60

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A must for any meticulous designer, the 100-card trivia game DESIGNerd challenges players with questions provided by creator Kevin Finn, as well as Stefan Sagmeister, Steven Heller and Lita Talarico. Do you know the two digital typefaces designed by Zuzana Licko in 1989? DESIGNerd does.

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Wall Stickers

$50-155

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$50-155

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Ferm Living makes several styles of clever wall stickers with an element of utility, such as a world map, a calendar, the periodic table and a to-do list.

This product is sold by Ferm Living

Oeuf Mask and Tail Set

$56

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$56

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A staple for any imaginative kid, Ouef’s mask and tail set are made through fair trade practices by indigenous women to Bolivia. The zebras, crocodiles, giraffes and more are knitted from 100% soft Alpaca wool, are hypo-allergic, and fit for children 18 months and older.

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Hex Bottle Opener

Industrial simplicity is fitting for something as utilitarian as a bottle opener. This brass bar is handmade in Seattle and will develop a handsome patina over time.

This product is sold by Iacoli & McAllister

Moon Bowls

$25

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$25

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Moon Bowls are designed with a crescent-shaped shelf so that a cup of unfiltered sake or Korean rice wine appears to wane like the moon, diminishing from full to gibbous to a sliver before completely disappearing.

This product is sold by Compact

Context Custom Canine Collar and Leash

$175

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$175

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The handmade leashes from Madison, Wisconsin’s revered denim outpost, Context, feature vegetable tanned leather and a waxed thread stitch to increase comfort for your dog. The customizable leashes are design to last, and will become softer over time.

This product is sold by Context

The Films of Charles and Ray Eames DVD Set

If you’ve ever watched one of the films made by the renowned husband-and-wife design team, you know their cinematic work is as ingenious and delightful as their furniture design. The six volume-set comprises 35 of their shorts, including the all-important “Powers of Ten.”

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Intelligentsia Pourover Set

$65

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$65

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This winter-themed box contains a Hario V60 dripper, a box of 40 paper filters, a custom-designed notNeutral coffee mug, a half-pound of coffee beans and detailed instructions for brewing the perfect cup of coffee.

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Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology

$100

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$100

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Smithsonian Folkways’ cultivated update to Martin Williams’ out-of-print compilation, the 111 selections now include contemporary Latin, South African and Vietnamese jazz and fusions as well as the originals. The six-disc set also is accompanied by a 200-page catalog of liner notes.

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Twin Hens Chicken Pot Pie

$22-$30

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$22-$30

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Nothing says comfort food like a chicken pot pie. This savory pastry is filled with organic peas, carrots, onions, celery and the best free-range poultry all in a flaky puff pastry crust. Shipped frozen.

This product is sold by Dean & DeLuca

Frédéric Chaubin, Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed

$60

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$60

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Photographer Frédéric Chaubin reveals 90 weird and wonderful buildings from former Soviet Republics. He calls them the fourth age of Soviet architecture: the beauty of Soviet brutalism from the last decades of the USSR. This edition is hardcover and multilingual, in English, French and German.

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Eames House of Cards

$25-$40

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$25-$40

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Designers Charles and Ray Eames offer this complete set of cards with a diverse set of images (animal, mineral and vegetable) appropriate for virtually anything but the most formal of occasions. Sets available in two sizes: 10¾” x 1½” x 7½” and 2½” x ¾” x 3¾.

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Early Rider

$160-$200

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$160-$200

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The Early Rider is designed to teach bike riding without training wheels. The three styles–Lite, Classic and Evolution–each cater to a little one’s body size and practical capabilities, beginning with a bike for someone at 20 months to finally a five-year-old.

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Claude Montana: Fashion Radical

$37

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$37

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Fashion designer Claude Montana’s innovative, highly-tailored work is captured in this retrospective of vivid color photos alongside the designer’s groundbreaking sketches.

This product is sold by Thames & Hudson

Twig Tropisma DIY Terrarium

$25

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$25

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Twig Tropisma DIY Terrarium

Urban-bound nature lovers will find a green-thumb outlet growing their own ecosystem in this moss terrarium. Made of recycled glass, the jar gives a cross-section view of your little green world.

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Red & White Wine Pairing Guide Tea Towel Set

$29

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$29

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This 100% organic unbleached cotton tea towel set is printed with a guide that pairs 68 popular wines with 56 different foods. The linens are available in four different designs from London-based designer Stuart Gardiner.

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Dot

$49

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$49

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Dot snaps onto your iPhone and allows you to record 360-degree videos from the palm of your hand. The attachment comes in black, red, pink, and green, and is compatible with both the iPhone 4 and 4S.

This product is sold by Kogeto

notNeutral City Plates

$$1,080

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$$1,080

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This collection of City Plates by Rios Clementi Hale Studios charts twenty urban destinations on dinnerware. Locales span Berlin, Shanghai, LA, Cairo, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Dubai, New York, St. Petersburg, Brasilia, Melbourne, London, Rome, Mexico City, Tokyo, Chicago, Montreal, Paris and Mumbai.

This product is sold by Rios Clementi Hale Studios

123 Organic Tequila

$39.99, $44.99, $49.99

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$39.99, $44.99, $49.99

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This certified organic tequila comes in Blanco (Uno), Reposado (Dos), and Anejo (Tres) that has been produced with an emphasis on the use of renewable resources, the conservation of soil and water, and without the use of synthetic pesticide or fertilizer. Most importantly, it tastes great.

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Freshwater Cultured Pearl

$5

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$5

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The small treasure of a freshwater cultured pearl is formed by a freshwater mussel (Hyriopsis cumingi), which can produce two to three dozen pearls. Traditionally these mussels were cultivated in Japan though these specimens–packaged in a tiny, convenient vial–come to us from China.

This product is sold by The Evolution Store

Grow Bottle Hydroponic Herb Gardens

$35

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$35

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Hand-crafted from recycled wine bottles these hydroponic kits are simple and self-contained, letting herbs flourish inside even the most cramped kitchen space. The basil, mint, chive and other herb systems are washable and re-useable with refills for just $6.

This product is sold by Grow Bottle

Themis Mobile

<$29

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<$29

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This curious item comes to us from Swedish designer Clara Von Zweigbergk. Alluring in its stark simplicity it’s a delicate assembly of paper, wire and thread.

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