Productivity Shot

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Magic Mind

Cityverse Sneaker

Introduced earlier this month, the Cityverse is lululemon’s foray into casual sneakers. We’ve tested them thoroughly and are impressed with their comfort, support and versatility. A soft foam molded insole conforms nicely to your foot and the grippy outsole sticks well to most surfaces, wet or dry. With a basic casual-yet-sporty look they can be dressed up or down and given they’re resilient enough to exercise in they’re a perfectly versatile travel shoe for those of us who prefer to carry less. The Cityverse is available in both womens and mens fits and sizes with a few launch colorways and surely more to come.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Lululemon

Rose Noire Eau de Parfum

More than an alluring scent, Rose Noire Eau de Parfum from L’OBJET comes in a sophisticated black glass vessel with lacquered cap replete with a crackling effect (like all their fragrances). Within, the beautifully balanced fragrance is a classic rose, but with warm spicy and mossy notes.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by L'Objet

Genio Della (Frozen) Pizza

When we think of single-minded passion, vision and dedication, pizza chef and restauranteur Anthony Mangieri ranks high on our list. His celebrated Una Pizza Napoletana in NYC offers pizza in its purest form, perfectly cooked in a wood fired oven. You can’t always make it to your favorite pizzeria for a quality pie, and frustrated by the current frozen pizza offerings he took the challenge upon himself to create not just an acceptable, but an exceptional, frozen pizza. Made in Italy, Genio Della Pizza is now available in four traditional pies—Margherita, Marinara, Bianco, Broccoli Rabe. Pies use only the best, and most minimal ingredients, just like at the restaurant. Visit to find retailers near you, order locally on Fresh Direct, DashMart, GoPuff and Feed, or for national delivery on Goldbelly.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Genio Della Pizza

DS2 Studio Arm

RØDE’s new DS2 Studio Arm has been a welcome addition to our podcast recordings, providing a sturdy, compact, quiet and well-designed stand for our microphones. It also holds your phone, camera, or lights, offering maximum flexibility with its 3/8″ and 1/4″ adaptors. A weighted baseplate keeps it where you need it, cables are neatly managed with its guide slots, and it silently adjusts to most any position.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by RØDE

Flexx Hydration System

Designed by Whipsaw design studio, the Flex Hydration System provides athletes with an easy-to-use hydration pack that allows you to drink from either of the pack’s two reservoirs or easily custom mix the two fluids—such as water and electrolytes—with the turn of the unit’s dial. Its principal reservoir is 1.75l and it’s second / mix reservoir is .75l. Leakproof and easy to clean, we appreciate its simple functionality, practicality, and thoughtful design.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by MXXY

Signature Martini

Enjoy a taste of NYC’s Via Carota at home with their subtle Signature Martini. With four drinks in a bottle, this cocktail is crafted using vodka and dry vermouth for a light, citrus-forward iteration of the classic. The sophisticated, etched bottles make these batched cocktails elevate any occasion, and also make a fantastic host gift.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Via Carota

Jeans

Alex Mill has launched a new line of jeans for both men and women, made in Los Angeles. Though the brand has created denim items before, this is their foray into the 5-pocket jeans category. Founders Mickey Drexler, Alex Drexler and Somsack Sikhounmuong have leveraged their expertise developed over several decades at The Gap, Old Navy, J. Crew and Madewell to source, cut and treat denim with a clear focus on becoming the next classic. The jeans—designed with an emphasis on offering the best fit for anyone—are available in three styles for women and one for men. They’re made with regenerative cotton and finished in a range of authentic looking vintage-inspired washes. Prices range from $195 to $225 based on style and wash.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Alex Mill

Printed Felt Pan Holder

A stylish, simple, sustainable, made in NY accessory to keep things cool in the kitchen. Made from natural felted wool which is printed with patterns, they are practical for dealing with hot pans, especially those with short handles, like cast iron. Available in several styles. Pot handles are also available.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Olga Joan

Graphic Hoodie

We love the graphic-on-graphic style of this black and white hoodie, a collaboration between Brendan Monroe and Alpha Tauri for the Las Vegas Formula 1 race. It’s 97% cotton and 3% elastane for just enough stretch.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Nordstrom

Made Here: Recipes & Reflections From NYC’s Asian Communities

More than a recipe book, Made Here: Recipes & Reflections From NYC’s Asian Communities is a love letter to the chefs, bakers and food vendors that make food in 43 Asian eateries across NYC. Packed with essays that give context to dishes, interviews, illustrations and more, the cookbook spans cuisines and regions. Learn how to make Thai Diner’s som tum, Pecking House’s dirty fried rice, Awang Kitchen’s tahu gejrot, Kuih Cafe’s pulut inti Kuih Cafe, and more. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds go to Send Chinatown Love’s community-focused projects.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Send Chinatown Love

Candl Stacks

Multiple candle shapes in a range of colors enables you to create the candle of your dreams. Select the components you desire and stack them up. They can be rearranged at any time. Made of odorless paraffin wax, these design classics from 2001 stand the test of time. A three piece stack in Candl Stack 02 starts at $39. Additional Stacks are available.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by AMEICO

Saucy Hot Wok Set

Up your cooking game with Our Place’s wok set and all the umami you need with a trio of Fly By Jing’s flavorful creations. The carbon steel wok is pre-seasoned, solidly crafted and features brass colored handles, a glass top, and a set of cooking chopsticks. The large steamer basket fits plenty of dumplings or a nice sized fish, and also includes liners. Well-designed, functional and substantial, it’s an ideal wok for most home cooks. It’s also oven safe up to 600º. Jars of Fly by Kings Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, and Chengdu Crunch make this set an easy starter kit or thoughtful gift.

Added: February 2024

This product is sold by Our Place

Expanding Dental Floss In a Refillable Dispenser + Refill

We’ve tried just about every brand of all-natural floss, packaged in paper or glass, and have not yet found a product that does the job. And though there are several great innovations in paper and glass packaging, we found that paper didn’t wear well in our travel kit. Then we tried Davids, and while it’s not perfectly eco-friendly it performs very well and makes every effort with currently available materials. It starts with the floss, which is made with polyester from recycled water bottles. The rest of the few ingredients include vegan wax, coco butter and essential mint oils. Importantly, the expanding floss performs extremely well, and in our tests rarely breaks (the main issue with all natural fiber options). Then there’s the plastic case, which is lightweight, well-engineered and easily refilled. If you aren’t familiar with the brand’s toothpaste, which comes in aluminum tubes, it’s also our top pick.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Davids

Tease Vibrator Ring First Release

Celebrating CRAVE’s 10th anniversary, co-founder, designer and force of nature Ti Chang created a limited edition Tease Anniversary Edition Ring. Both a statement piece and a powerful vibrator, it draws on the brand’s ethos of beautifully designed and engineered accessories that also have a second, more personal purpose. Proudly but discretely displayed, her work is empowering and pleasure-positive. Vibration at multiple speeds is activated by a subtle button and recharges via USB. Cleverly designed, the silicone ring attaches to the Tease, and it’s sold in small, medium and large options, each including four rings in consecutive sizes to ensure your best fit, The Tease Ring is made in San Francisco and its First Release edition comes in hand-polished stainless steel (currently priced at $135) and 24k gold plating (currently priced at $195).

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Crave

Shield Repellent Insect Spray

If you’ve had the pleasure of staying at a COMO Shambhala resort you likely have experienced their all-natural insect repellant, which is diffused throughout their properties. A mix of peppermint, eucalyptus and citronella essential oils, we’ve found it to be very effective natural body spray with a scent that doesn’t make you smell like a citronella candle.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by via coquina

Body Scan Scale

Recent Withings scales have consistently integrated professional level tech into home devices, and when they debuted the Body Scan scale at CES in 2022 we were excited for it to launch. It’s finally available and our review unit has impressed, providing even more reliable data and body composition analysis because of its hand held retractable bar, which provides more specific and more detailed measurements, all of which are stored in your profile for comprehensive, easy review.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Withings

19 Degree Aluminum Briefcase

It’s been a minute since we’ve swooned over a briefcase, but this aluminum statement piece is giving us all the feels. Simple, elegant and practical, it’s functional, too. Three leather interior pockets help keep you organized, and the optional shoulder strap comes in handy when you’re on the go.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Tumi

P1 Poles

Finally, someone felt it was time to make ski poles better. Magnetized handles so they stick together when you want them to, 3D-knit straps that keep their form, making it easier to get your hands through, an optional GoPro mount for the top of your poles, and customizable colors (for the same price). Yardsale’s P1 poles may not meet the needs of very advanced, professional or specialized skiers, but they definitely meet the needs of nearly everyone else. Affordable, well-built, and designed with a smile, they’re an easy way to up your style and performance on the slopes.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Yardsale

First Fix Stress Response Serum

Made by hand in a lab on a farm an hour outside of London, founder and skin care specialist Annee de Mamiel marries the best of Western science and Eastern medicine to create a range of skin care products focused on treating the impact of stress. There are many products we’re fond of, but the First Fix Stress Response Serum is a great place to start your discovery of this unique brand. The serum, 13 years in the making, considers both the causes and the effects of stress on your facial skin, with proprietary natural ingredients like Neurophroline, an extract from wild indigo. A combination of prebiotics, hyaluronic acid, oils and other proven ingredients, it packs a lot into a single pump’s worth that your skin will thank you for. Yes, it’s expensive—an unfortunate result of using all-natural ingredients alongside specialty product volumes—but we haven’t tried anything we’ve liked more.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Beauty Heroes

Melt Portable LED Lamp

The newest addition to the brand’s Melt family of light fixtures, Portable brings convenience and a bit of drama to your tabletop. Available in four finishes, the 11″ high light leverages its mirrored, molten glass inspired dome to create movement and shadows when in use.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Tom Dixon

InstaProbe Cooking Thermometer

This well-designed cooking thermometer outperforms others with its fast-reading technology (it features sensors on the outside of the wand, not just the inside) delivering results in half a second. The device features an OLED screen that clearly and brightly displays the temperature in the direction you are holding it. Whether you are grilling, frying, cooking on the stove top or in the oven, it quickly and easily performs. It’s magnetic, too, so you can store it where you need it for quick access.

Added: January 2024

This product is sold by Typhur