Books

Soma For Charity Limited Edition Filter Now that you and yours have emptied every last jug of wine and case of beer within three counties of your house (how else could you enjoy the Thanksgiving Day game and tolerate Aunt Tabitha?), it’s time to shift focus to hydration and giving; after all, ’tis the season. Soma, makers of our favorite water filter, have introduced limited edition carafes that are not only gorgeous but also altruistic.

Paul Evans Shoes Many brands have proven that the Internet-based, direct-to-consumer market is a thriving place, popular because it provides consumers with high end products that aren’t marked up to cover brick-and-mortar store costs. Paul Evans believes that type of consumer should be literally well-heeled while saving a few bucks on what would normally be a very expensive endeavor.

Hasselblad Stellar Special Edition Following the introduction of the polarizing Lunar compact interchangeable lens camera the Swedish brand launched the Stellar, a lux-photography makeover of the RX100. The Scandinavian-tech-meets-Italian-design returns with a handsome special edition that boasts several new colors (including orange), bespoke leather cases and straps, and wood grip materials like carbon-fiber, wenge and padouk.

Remodelista: A Manual For The Considered Home Remodelista’s book examines the aesthetics of 12 thoroughly designed homes to teach readers how to “edit” their own abode. The brand’s philosophy argues that classic design outdoes trendy at every turn, and to that end the book enlightens readers and aspiring beautiful home owners with simple and effective tips, DIY projects and Moore; an introduction from Ms.

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Santa wouldn’t be nearly as efficient had he but one tiny reindeer out front of the ole sleigh instead of the de rigeur eight. Belkin, taking a play out of Saint Nick’s book, hitches up eight ports for ultra-fast gadgets in one fell, 20x-faster-than-USB 2.0 swoop.

Foldable Japanese Rubber Boots These Japanese-made wellies are at home in rice fields and on puddled city streets alike. They fold up and buckle into a neat package — thanks to ultra-flexible rubber construction — for stowage in the most boot-austere locations.