Monkey 47 - Schwarzwald Dry Gin

'A good third of the ingredients for this special gin come from the Black Forest and are definitely not what you would call typical gin flavorings!  In total, 47 handpicked ingredients, prepared in extremely soft spring water from our own Black Forest source, give MONKEY 47, whose pièce de résistance is the use of local cranberries as some sort of "secret weapon" typical to the Black Forest, its unrivaled complexity and quality, which is fully brought to bear through masterly distillation and maturing in traditional earthenware containers.

Whether with tonic, as a sling, martini, or gimlet, the unique and complex taste of Monkey 47 is an ideal basis for both classics and more eccentric cocktails. With the distinct and pure scent of juniper, a tangy and crisp citrus note, a sweet, floral aroma, a hint of peppery spices, subtle bitter fruit, and a deep and harmoniously balanced complexity with a tremendously racy finish!' Source: Monkey 47, Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ BUY NOW ]

The Logger Moscow by Kämmen Gloves

Finnish brand Kämmen set out with the goal to create gloves of superior quality. In their venture to craft long-lasting products that one truly wants to wear, the Helsinki-based brand combines both classic materials and tailoring with contemporary patterns. Hand-crafted in Hungary and sourced from select suppliers in France, Finland, Italy and Hungary, their premium leathers are, in addition to this, tanned in Italy and treated with a water- and dirt-repellent coating. In the words of Kämmen: “You know what they say. No one likes cold hands.” Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ kammencraft.com ]

Minimal lighting by M.OSS design

Marcel OSSendrijver is a Netherlands-based designer who creates mostly lighting fixtures but also has dabbled in furniture and product design. All products by M.OSS design are 100% handmade in the Netherlands. M.OSS is working in his homebased studio and continues to push the limits of lightness and other furniture. M.OSS is a young, fresh, creative and fully handmade design.

[ cargocollective.com ]

Nusskubus Nutcracker by Adam + Harborth

This minimal and sculptural nutcracker designed by the Berlin-based creative team Adam + Harborth takes the act of cracking nuts back to its primitive origins by utilizing an anvil and a hammer, both made out of solid wood. Simply place a nut in one of the three craters on the anvil, and strike with the hammer cube to crack it.  The nusskubus provides a nut cracking experience that is practical, satisfying, and fun at the same time. perfect for hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, and the like. Pictures by Ode to Things.

[ odetothings.com ]

SoundCloud Playlist - October 2014

Cover by Simon Freund.

Another Escape - a creative exploration - volume 3

Another Escape is an independently published magazine that is inspired by individuals who are creative and inquisitive. The small team based in Bristol aims to be inspiring, uplifting and insightful, offering their readers the opportunity to discover something new with each volume. Volume 3 features a great breadth of fascinating and passionate people, working in a diverse range of practices and places – from a driftwood kayak builder, to a traditional Korean papermaker, to wilderness-foraging perfumers, to charcoal makers, to bamboo bicycle builders. Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ anotherescape.com ]

WIN: 004 - THE COPPER BRACELET by SIMON&ME

This giveaway is over.

The winner is A. Clenquet and has been notified via email. Thank you for taking part in this giveaway and keep your eyes open for the next one.

In line with their underlying philosophy - perpetual design and modern aesthetics - the copper bracelet by SIMON&ME perfectly embodies what these words stand for. Hand-crafted by a German blacksmith, the bracelet is an object that is made to last. Made of 100% copper, its shiny finishing will fade over time to give it its unique character. Its simple and beautiful design makes it an everyday item that will last for years. The Copper Bracelet is nicely wrapped in white paper and comes in a carefully embossed SIMON&ME packaging. You can win this bracelet in the size of your choice by enter the giveaway above. Pictures by SIMON&ME.

[ simonandme.com ]

Olaf Hussein - a denim label raised in Amsterdam

Olaf Hussein is a denim label raised in Amsterdam. With their current collection they're putting the mod back in modern, and draw inspiration from the stylish young men of the late 50's. . From their clean aesthetics, to their razor sharp tailoring, traces of the mods can be found throughout the entire line. Mixing essentials with contemporary details like bonded fabrics, drawstring hems and seams sealing tape, they’re lifting a classic look to current modern standards. Their aim with the collection, though inspired by the mods, isn’t to make a bold statement, but rather to make a strong first impression.

[ olafhussein.com ]

MAST BROTHERS - delicious chocolate made in Brooklyn

Mast Brother Chocolate was founded in Williamsburg, New York in 2007 by Rick and Michael Mast.The chocolate is made only from cane sugar and cacao pods from the Dominican Republic. The unique thing about this is, that they leave out ingredients like palm oil, lecithin and milk solids.The two brothers have also published a book called “Mast Brother Chocolate: A Family Cookbook”, where chocolate lovers can learn how to make anything, from chocolate milk to coq au vin. Make sure to visit their minimalistic store in the heart of Williamsburg next time you visit New York or simply order a set of chocolate online.

[ mastbrothers.com ]