NYC Holiday Pop-Ups

Top temporary shops in the city this season

Once again, the now-ubiquitous breed of seasonal retailer—the holiday pop-up shop—has taken up residence in several crannies throughout New York City. Of course, the shops are welcome tenants, for there’s no better place to stumble on the perfect gift than their cleverly curated corners. Below are three unique pop-ups that will be open for the duration of the season. Products from each are also available …

Indoek Wax Kit

An artful case and comb for carrying a surfing essential

As stores like Saturdays Surf and Pilgrim Surf + Supply continue to influence the once conventional retail market, the carefree attitude and simple surf style has filtered down to other aspects of design culture as well. Case in point, the Indoek Wax Kit. The wooden wedge’s body is designed to hold a round bar of wax while serving as a comb at the same time. …

Aurora Lamp

The Good Flock debuts home design with an elegantly minimalist fixture

By Elissa Hall Taking into account the lack of space in most urban dwellings, designer Marco Murillo of The Good Flock developed the brand’s first home product to be both elegant and functional. The minimal Aurora Lamp, which launches as a Kickstarter project today, is crafted from one exquisite piece of solid white oak turned by a craftsman based in Aurora, OR. Dedication to handcrafted, …