CH Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day 2014: From the provocative to the romantic, an array of goods sure to warm the heart

CH Gift Guide: Valentine's Day 2014


It may take a muscle to fall in love, but bestowing someone you care about with a token of your affection on Valentine’s Day is sure to help keep romance in the air. It’s one of the more difficult holidays to shop for, but we’ve pulled together a handful of…

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CH Gift Guide: The Printed Page: “Madonna NYC 83,” Questlove’s “Mo’ Meta Blues,” Tom Dixon’s “Dixonary” and more books and magazines that make the perfect present

CH Gift Guide: The Printed Page


Whether you’re looking for the ultimate book for the budding Thomas Jefferson in your life or you simply need to pick up a thoughtful last-minute gift, the printed page is always a solid option. Show how much you care by giving the gift of intellectual entertainment on a subject dear…

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CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture: Chris King’s espresso tamper, DFA’s tazza, Slate Coffee’s Nightcap decaf, year-round beans from Heart and more items inspired by the complex tropical plant

CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture


Maybe it’s a cappuccino on a cold winter morning, an espresso during your afternoon fika or a cup poured from a French press after a dinner with friends—whenever and however you drink coffee, chances are you always feel it hits the spot. As one of the world’s favorite beverages—enjoyed in…

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CH Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers: Pint-sized gifts for everyone on your list

CH Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers


This time of year, showering friends, family, colleagues and your favorite bodega owner with thoughtful gifts is a congenial way to show your appreciation. More than simply a token stocking stuffer, the below items culled from the Cool Hunting gift guide make for an excellent present that’s smaller in size…

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CH Gift Guide: Perfect Snap: Pinholes, time-lapse, GoPros and other cameras and accessories for your favorite photographer

CH Gift Guide: Perfect Snap


Have a budding lensman in your life? Help your favorite photographer move beyond the confines of Instagram filters and into the bigger picture with a gift that will surely enhance their camera skills. Whether it’s Hasselblad’s beautiful point-and-shoot, a DIY pinhole camera, a handsome new strap, the latest adventure-ready GoPro,…

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CH Gift Guide: Big Bonus: Private submarines, gourmet cycling excursions, arcade coffee tables and more luxurious presents culled from our holiday assortment

CH Gift Guide: Big Bonus


For those fortunate enough to have deeper pockets than the average gift-giver, have a look at the Cool Hunting gift guide for an array of ideas that go well beyond a Bentley or fancy watch. From U-Boat’s private submarines to Gufram’s iconic cactus coat stand, and with personalized travel…

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CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch: 10 easy ways to transport heavy loads or personal goods

CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch


Whether it’s hauling home groceries in the trunk of a classic car, kids in the cargo carrier of a Christiana bike, or tackling laundry in an urban environment, schlepping is a natural part of a busy life. Make it easier on your favorite workhorse with one of the gifts from…

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CH Gift Guide: Cheeky Goods : An irreverent spin through our holiday bestowments

CH Gift Guide: Cheeky Goods


Add a little humor to the holiday season by presenting friends and loved ones with a reason to laugh in the form of a useful object. From Perks and Mini’s Carefree Willy keychain to Muffin Top muffin cups, or the gift everyone can get involved in—Cards Against Humanity—here are 10…

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CH Gift Guide: The Insomniac: Lucid dreaming masks, handwoven hammocks, booze and more to help your favorite night owl get some rest

CH Gift Guide: The Insomniac


Garbage trucks, construction noise, emergency emails from the boss, unbearably sweltering summers and freezing winters, constant traveling for work—even if you don’t suffer from chronic insomnia, getting a good, restful night of sleep these days feels like a rare occurrence. What could be more thoughtful than offering the gift of…

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CH Gift Guide 2013: Star Trek pinball, Christiania bikes, Lou Reed’s “Transformer” and myriad other items in our annual guide to giving

CH Gift Guide 2013


Gifts are easy, but really nailing it is difficult even for the most experienced perennial shopper. To avoid bestowing loved ones with shower gels from the mall or other generic sentiment, look to the Cool Hunting Gift Guide. A list we’re updating year-round, there’s a real variety of items…

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