Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Perfumes

by Laura Neilson The Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, a goth perfumer, is the perfect blend of past and present. Past: Since 2002, the online purveyor has offered more than 300 scented household and perfume oils, inspired by allegorical subjects such as "Bewitching Brews," "Ars Draconis," "Good Omens," and "Rappaccini's Garden." Present: The Los Angeles-based company, owned and founded by Beth Moriarty Barrial and partner Brian …

The Working Couple’s Cookbook

The "Working Couple's Cookbook," by Peggy Treadwell, is a progressive 1970s book designed for the modern couple with simple recipes that explicitly show the breakdown of how two people can share the duties of creating a meal, whether "roomates, soulmates, playmates, or wedded mates." The wonderfully dated book is full of easy-do-it recipes like baked chicken with spiced crabapples followed by chocolate pudding for dessert …

Illustrator Ilana Kohn

Brooklyn-based illustrator Ilana Kohn creates vibrantly colored works which practically glow in their playfulness. A graduate of Pratt Institute, Kohn's regular clients include the New York Times, The Deal, Utne Reader and The Advocate.