in this version of brass monkey's daily planner series, each day gets a full page of real estate. it’s the perfect combination of a planner, journal, and that weird friend that knows the most random facts imaginable. sure, it’s technically undated–but really, it’s more like 'un-yeared.’ see, they did all the hard work for you. they already put in all the dates, the fixed holidays, and tons of extra stuff like daily random holidays, celebrity birthdays, and other bits of trivia. just mark what day of the week it is, and you’re ready to go.

this planner features a cloth bound cover with embossed black foil artwork, an attached ribbon bookmark and 436 pages filled with important information like celebrity birthdays and random artwork. with space for the date, national holiday of the day, events by the hour, and a square grid for additional notes, this planner will help you become the best part time adult you can be.

dimensions: 5.1 x 7.5 x 1.3 in (13 x 19.1 x 3.3 cm)

camo, by photographer thandiwe muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. muriu takes us on a colorful, reflective journey through her world as a woman living in modern kenya as she reinterprets contemporary african portraiture. as the sole woman operating in the male-dominated advertising photography industry in kenya, thandiwe muriu has repeatedly confronted questions around the role of women in society, the place of tradition, and her own self-perception. these experiences inspired her personal project of cultural reflection: the Camo series.

what does it mean to be vulnerable and defiant at the same time? in deeply grateful and entirely unsatisfied, author and artist amanda happé poses this question with disarming honesty and humor. her colorful marker drawings and quirky hand-lettered sentiments offer an idiosyncratic take on life's challenges, reminding the reader that "you are the sign you've been waiting for." brimming with compassion, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, deeply grateful and entirely unsatisfied is, in happé's own words, "so good it's odd."

from the wildly popular Instagram account, disappointing affirmations hilariously counters the culture of relentless toxic positivity with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that’s okay. pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all three at once, tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or hidden and spotlights them with humor, wit, and empathy. you can do it! but you probably won’t. but also: be kind to yourself, asshole. transforming and re-envisioning the material for print while adding tons of new work, this is the funny-because-it’s-true, sneaky self-help gift book for anyone who isn’t happy all the time and doesn’t feel seen in the whole “positive mental attitude” culture.

all the famous females are covered in this games room famous women trivia. a sure-fire test of knowledge about renowned women past and present. includes questions on women like michelle obama and malala yousafzai. there are 140 question cards in this thoroughly entertaining and enlightening game. presented in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

The wise words of science fiction icon octavia e. butler live on in this beautiful and giftable little volume. “there’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. there’s no magic bullet. instead there are thousands of answers—at least. you can be one of them if you choose to be.”

originally published in essence magazine in the year 2000, octavia e. butler’s essay “a few rules for predicting the future” offers an honest look into the inspiration behind her science fiction novels and the importance of studying history and taking responsibility for our actions if we are to move forward.

organized into four main rules, this short essay reminds readers to learn from the past, respect the law of consequences, be aware of their perspectives, and count on the surprises.

from inside the walls of flamingo estate—an abundant, visually rich guide to filling each day with radical pleasure, including wisdom on wellness, food, activism, design, nature, work, love, and more.

perched high above los angeles and nestled within a lush orchard and verdant gardens sits flamingo estate, a pleasure-filled enclave of nature worship, folk mythologies, and powerful healing remedies. at flamingo, mother earth is the ultimate luxury and pleasure is a human right.

flamingo estate’s founder, richard christiansen, invites you inside his renowned home and to meet his friends and heroes. presenting fifteen pleasure principles inspired by nature's wisdom, christiansen reveals how a deep relationship with nature offers a life of pleasure and joy.

this unique gift book is a reminder that whatever someone may be going through, they always deserve flowers. when it's the most difficult to find the right words, we turn to flowers to express our compassion and care. this book is like a bouquet of flowers in book form. based on tucker nichols's celebrated multimedia art project entitled flowers for sick people, this book gathers vibrant floral paintings and pairs them with poetic dedications that pay tribute to a kaleidoscope of human experiences, from acts of unsung heroism to mundane moments of everyday beauty: “flowers for anyone currently eating a cinnamon bun in a hospital cafeteria,” “flowers for the last time you laughed so hard it hurt,” “flowers for spectacular failures,” and more.

the frank lloyd wright imperial hotel 2-in-1 sliding wood puzzle includes both a puzzle and a game. side 1 is a tile puzzle featuring wright’s imperial hotel bronze floor plate design and side 2 is the numbers challenge known as “game of fifteen”. to play “game of fifteen”, the 16th tile is removed. the player slides the tiles (without lifting them off the surface) to match the multiple number sequence challenges provided on the instruction sheet. the tiles are only lifted up to move when the player is stuck and wants to revert to the starting configuration for a new challenge.

• box size: 7 x 7 x 1.8”, 180 x 180 x 46 mm
• 2 piece box
• wood tray holds 16 wood tile pieces
• side 1: full color tile puzzle
• side 2: game of fifteen

 origami kit – featuring 7 of wright’s organic geometry designs, including patterns for the imperial hotel, the origami kit ties together wright’s relationship to architecture in japan as well as the tradition of gifting in wright’s taliesin fellowship. the origami papers feature 78 sheets of full color frank lloyd wright paper designs.

artistic design – the origami papers feature double-sided full color frank lloyd wright geometric origami paper designs. the geometric print mix allows the maker to create a personalized palette for the decorative flower ball. the frank lloyd wright origami kit contains origami paper and instructions to create three box designs, perfect for gifting treasures to others or storing treasures for yourself.

the frank lloyd wright saguaro cactus and forms handmade embroidered journal from galison features wright's colorful and iconic geometric design exquisitely detailed with embroidery. handmade in india, the journal is uniquely crafted with rounded corners and 120 lined pages of quality paper stock.

• size: 7 x 10", 178 x 254 mm
• screen-printed design
• handmade embroidered detailed cover
• recycled cotton paper with sewn binding
• 120 lined pages, solid color liner
• made in india

the frank lloyd wright saguaro cactus and forms paint by numbers kit from galison includes line-drawing of wright's design masterpiece. this paint by numbers piece is designed for anyone to replicate wright's famous work.

• box size: 8.25 x 10.25 x 1.75", 210 x 260 x 45 mm
• one canvas: 8 x 10", 203 x 254 mm
• color guide / instruction sheet
• one wooden easel, two paint brushes
• 6 acrylic paints
  

the 54 celsius x joan miró foundation paper vase transports you to the fascinating universe of joan miró. filled with stars, women, comets, birds and flowers, miró's work is imbued with poetic lyricism.

how it works:

• carefully cut off the top of a plastic bottle. alternatively use a medium-sized glass or a ceramic vessel. top the container half-way up with water and place it on a flat surface.
• open the paper vase by gently pushing in the edges and slip it over the container.

the vase is made of waterproof paper. should the paper get wet, simply let it dry. arrange the flowers and brighten up your favorite spot. an excellent addition to your home decor!

size: 265 x 290 mm

the paper vase is ethically made in spain.