Project No. 8

Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusiak's new Chinatown venture, Project No. 8, yields a new breed of concept boutique. The eighth of the pair's collaborative endeavors, the store's initial offering includes a wide range of international and local designers, including Boudicca, Tucker, Anuschka Hoevener, RO-BERT, and A Dètacher. Found objects like the "perfect weight pen" from Kaweco, a German pen manufacturer, add an element of discovery …

U+ Studio Collection: Rolly Desk Accessories

Matt Carr's new Rolly line of desk accessories from the U+ Studio Collection for Umbra features 1950s-inspired forms with roll-top covers in Walnut, adding a classic old school touch to any sleek desk. The line includes storage boxes (large and small), a paper/file box, and a highly original matching "bookworm" bookmark (a few furniture items are also available). The Rolly line is available from Umbra.

Pallino Wine Glass

Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice, also …