Tandem Coffee Roasters | Portland, Maine (USA)

With coffee experiences in Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, San Francisco and New York, Will and Kathleen felt it was time to go it alone and set up Tandem Coffee Roasters in Portland, Maine. With a fearless passion for coffee, Will’s background in carpentry, Kathleen’s immaculate painting and sanding skills they built a cozy café and roastery in a beautiful 1930’s brick building nestled in East Bayside. Tandem Coffee Roasters found themselves in good company with their Portland neighbours including Bunker Brewing Co.

Starting with an empty space meant Will and Kathleen we’re able to create their vision of a café and roastery all under a single roof. They purposely designed the roasting space to be open and transparent, allowing their customers to witness the sample roasting and cupping of new coffees. The café itself offers a simple traditional menu of seasonal espresso and drip coffees, tea and pastries alongside bags of coffee available to purchase to be enjoyed at home. Mind due, the design and interior of the café makes for a space where strangers quickly become friends.

Read more about Tandem Cofee Roasters by visiting their website.

Mast Brothers Chocolate: A Family Cookbook | Brooklyn, New York (USA)



The Mast Brothers are pioneers of the bean-to-bar movement of crafting artisan chocolate. In a story where passion and persistence prevails, the Mast Brothers source cocoa with unique flavours from around the around, roast the beans in-house in small batches to create truly handmade chocolate. From their flagship factory and retail shop in Brooklyn (US), their distinctive chocolate bars are precisely wrapped in exquisite customised paper and sold at specialty food shops around the world.

In a fitting form, the Mast Brothers have released their debut publication; Mast Brothers Chocolate, A Family Cookbook (288 Pages, 10.25” x 8.25”) which tells stories and recipes by the Mast Brothers while offering insight into the world of America’s finest craft chocolate makers. A curation of savory dishes including Pan-seared Scallops with Cocoa Nibs and Cococa Coq au Vin is balanced with classic American desserts like chocolate cookies, cakes, brownies, milkshakes and home-made whoopie pie.

Available at Old Faithful Shop.

Intern Magazine Issue One | Manchester (UK)

After a successful Kickstarter, Manchester based Intern Magazine presents Issue One (144 pages, perfect bound 240mm x 170mm), featuring work from Vincy Cheung, Jack Taylor, Lauren Murphy and Paul Phung. A learned perspective comes courtesy of Mike Perry, James Victore and Tim Lindsay among others.

Available from Intern Magazine online and selected worldwide stockists.

Abacus Totem Key Holder by Postal Co | Tokyo (JAP)

With misplacing a set of keys being up the top of our ‘annoyance’ list, we look to Shibuya based creators Postal Co who have thoughtfully considered the trauma of lost keys and designed the Abacus Totem Key Holder. Having started in 2000, New York bag designer Mike Abelson noticed his wife Yuri, a graphic designer, was having difficulty carrying around A4 size papers. Mike crated an envelope-shaped case with a button closure for Yuri, a purposeful solution became a modest beginning for Postal Co. Now based in Shibuya (Toyko), Postal Co presents designs that are set apart due to their supreme utility and ineffable warmth with results in objects of use that own an understated beauty.

The Abacus Totem Key Holder (D: 2 x 0.5 x 0.5") is a prime example of simple problem solving, handcrafted in Japan and made from solid brass, it holds a selection of keys with a screw closed rod. Also available with a tall totem screw closure.

Available from PostalCo online and selected stockists.

SS Flask by Stanley | Seattle (US)

With a rich history spanning over a century, Stanley was brought about by inventor William Stanley Jr. who forever altered the way hot drinks were consumed. By fusing vacuum insulation and the strength of steel, Stanley created a portable bottle that has ultimately become an icon, an essential tool for many workdays, road trips and outdoor adventures.

The SS Flask in the iconic hammertone green (8 oz, 236ml) is crafted from 18/8 stainless steel, that won’t rust and is naturally BPA free. Leak proof and featuring an integrated lanyard as to never lose your cap, the Stanley SS Flask is an ideal carrying tool for hot and cold drinks.

Available from Grandpa online and in their Stockholm and Goteborg stores.