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TROVE By Rebecca Parke

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GOODEE BASKET

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This hand-woven bicycle basket hails all the way from Ghana and is perfect for zipping around town. The basket is hand-dyed and crafted from locally sourced Vetiver grass, making it as unique as your bike route. With two adjustable leather straps to easily secure your basket, this accessory is ideal for daily errands or socially distant picnics in the park. Its exceptional quality is endorsed by Goodee, a socially conscious, curated marketplace that focuses on good design and positive global impact. $95. Goodeeworld.com

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MAIN SQUEEZE

You’re going to want to clear the kitchen counter for this stunner. Each artisan citrus hand juicer is individually made and handcast, all from 100% recycled aluminum. The minimalist design will let the end result speak for itself. Demolishing limes, lemons, grapefruit, and oranges are no problem for this tame beast. Sturdy but beautiful, this kitchen tool will be the ace up your sleeve for cocktails, cooking, and baking at home. $150. Verveculture.com

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DAILY BREAD

The founders of Bourke Street Bakery traveled all the way from Sydney, Australia to share their bake goods with hungry New Yorkers. Their famous seedy sourdough is chock-full of organic pepitas, sunfl ower seeds, and sesame seeds for the perfect, crispy loaf. If you want to take a break from making your own bread or want to pick up tips from these pros, you can purchase their treats two blocks north of Madison Square Park, or order online. $8.50. Bourkestreetbakery.com

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SEEDS OF CHANGE

Johnny’s Select Seeds, based out of Maine, sets the bar for quality seeds. As a 100% employee-owned business, Johnny’s Select Seeds is committed to providing non-GMO vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for home gardeners and professionals alike so you’ll feel just as good shopping there as you do enjoying the fruits of your labor. Their Ellagance Purple lavender varietal is ideal for a household accent or gift, especially now. Usher in spring with this aromatic and stressrelieving flower in your rooftop garden, window box, indoor flowerpot, or backyard. $5.10. Johnnyseeds.com

6STOP, HAMMANN TIME As we spend more time on home improvement tasks, treat your next project to an upgraded toolkit. If you’re working on a basic household repair or ambitious DIY design, this tanned leather toolkit from F. Hammann in France will go the distance and look good while doing it. Unlock your inner craftsman for peak aesthetic while shopping at a family-owned business. The toolkit’s leather is tanned from skins from Germany and France, and is available exclusively from Todd Snyder. $448. Toddsnyder.com

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OLD SCHOOL IS NEW AGAIN

Apple unveiled the noise-cancelling AirPods Max with swanky design touches like a breathable, knit mesh canopy and springy, pivoting hinges. There’s no creaking plastic here, and the quality not only shows, it tells. With tight bass and crisp highs, this is ideal for serious audiophiles. And the noise-cancellation is key as many folks continue to work from home. Pictured here in green, the headphones are available in five colors. $539. Apple.com

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HEAVEN

This cozy and versatile version of Birkenstock’s Boston clog isn’t just for your hacky-sacking dormmate. Made of high-quality suede and shearling, Birkenstocks are known for their lasting quality (even outlasting their popularity at times). Diehard fans of the German company will love that each pair incorporates cork, a sustainable material and natural product that provides superior insulation and cushioning. Your pair is available in either mink (as pictured) or black. $165. Birkenstock.com

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