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Even into high school, any class that was not considered a favorite
(chemistry) or one promising no signs of mercy (geometry) was
assigned the ugliest spiral notebook color. Greens for moss and
mildew, ominous black for the horrors of proofs and theorems yet
unleashed. It was this student’s aesthetic punishment to math and
science. Presently for the lover of language and letters, a mad crush
on MUCU, a smart selection of notebooks, tablets and calendars from
Japan. Fresh and unadorned, the art of this stationery is simplicity and
devotion to the purity of materials. Neutrals that don’t blend but rather
breathe; linen, leather and papers that mellow with time. Everything
expertly crafted by hand and stamped to capture its arrival, like a
new semester of lit class. To purchase, McNally Robinson Booksellers,
52 Prince Street, New York, NY 212.274.1160 mcnallyrobinsonnyc.
com; to view collection, mucu.jp
When something is already impeccable, the Type A’s in
the room start to get a little fidgety. Couldn’t it use just a
little something extra? One more douse of cologne, one
more session at the tanning salon. It is a long and taxing
quest to achieve oomph, is it not? As a delightful contrast,
the Geometric Stone fruit plate embraces a sheer, flawless
approach: nothing superfluous or overdone. Hand-carved
of Makrana marble from India, the piece echoes designer
Michael W. Dreeben’s rhythmic experimentation with
shape. It is a functional, decorative accessory in neoteric
meter. From his Chicago studio, Dreeben produces a line of
furniture and objects all purposefully tailored and happily
unfussy. To inquire, 773.394.5761 dreeben.com
Alarmingly, statistics reveal that a bright, breezy Friday
afternoon in June is something of an endangered species.
Only four remain. What the celestial calendar confirms is the
necessity of leaving the office early to witness the natural
wonder of a summer weekend as it slowly unfolds. Soaking
in bright rays from the perspective of this stunning lounge is
highly encouraged. Royal Botania is the exclusive Belgian
company perfecting this fantastic form of sun worship: clean,
precise and gorgeously refined outdoor furniture as illustrated
by the O-ZON collection, which appears both architectural
and sultry—another uncommonly spectacular event. Shown
in turquoise. To the trade, D’Apostrophe, 394 Broadway, New
York, NY 212.334.5045; To view collection, royalbotania.com
