Now that I have your attention: These colorful, handmade candles from Lithuania seem so lifelike because the texture of the hand looks so real—and feels it, too. If this particular gesture is too much for you, browse the entire selection, which includes: Crossed Fingers, Peace, OK, and You Rock. 

My mind wanders while listening to audiobooks, but maybe an audio biography with interviews and music could hook me. To create Miracle and Wonder: Conversations With Paul Simon, journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell sat down with Simon to record 30 hours of conversation. Eventually they were edited down to a more manageable five-hour account filled with both live and archival music.

 

P.S. The list price is $32, but the audiobook costs $14.99 when you buy it directly from Pushkin. 

Sexy, dry, and a little bitter—that is Amarino, the latest addition to the Ramona spritz family. Since there is no added sugar or artificial flavors and dyes, you can have a second while you dream about la dolce vita. 

 

That is chef José Andrés’s mantra for his charity, World Central Kitchen, which is always first on-site to help communities rebuild and rehabilitate. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, if you have a few dollars to spare, please join me in donating to WCK. Every dollar counts, so if you email me your donation receipt at studio@melaniedunea.com, I will personally donate $25 to the cause for each of your contributions.

A little birdie told me that the boys of MOOD feel a little left out — they have been lamenting the fact that they can’t wear Rivet jumpsuits or sport some Caddis glasses as easily as the ladies can. 

 

Well, gentlemen, I have the answer. Knickerbocker is where it is at for menswear. Imagine Carhartt meets Best Made meets APC. The clothes are designed in NYC, and there’s a new storefront in SoHo. If you visit don’t miss the teensy bookstore in the back.