Circle Back Vol. 22
Ten gifts with guaranteed use.
Salt & Pepper Shaker “Impossibly chic IRL” “Can’t stop thinking about them” types of salt and pepper shakers (direct quotes from IC).
Suggested pairing: Sourcery Pepper. No notes.
Joyce Chen Unlimited Kitchen Scissors A superior pair of kitchen shears for that friend whose New Year resolution is to order less and cook more.
Suggested pairing: Ottolenghi cookbook, and might we suggest snipping, not chopping, those herbs.
Gil Rodriguez A full replacement of all the basics with high-quality 100% cotton base layers, it’s like heattech, but better.
Suggested pairing: Tucked away in a drawer, the Diptyque scent oval keeps everything smelling fresh and clean.
Power Supply A basic necessity that, when upgraded, offers big visual impact and enduring utility.
Suggested pairing: Practical things deserve ornamentation, too. Conceal your cords with Iko Iko.
An oversized knit bandana or neck scarf (SF and IC have one of each) from friend of Circle Back, Gabi (DM her!).
Suggested pairing: Another winter accessory you didn’t know you needed: a Boot Jack.
Psyche EVOO Give the gift of slapping the bag...of olive oil.
Suggested pairing: One certainly doesn’t need an olive oil dispenser, but it would make dinner a little more festive.
Hamper You know you’ve hit a certain age when you are excited to get a new home for your dirty clothes, especially one that stands up tall and collects it all.
Suggested pairing: Keep the laundry-day upgrade going with TangentGC detergent.
Soft Services Buff Bar A soap bar for days when the subway is especially stinky; polish off with an extra scrub.
Suggested pairing: Linen shower curtain because you wouldn’t realize the difference––in smell and touch––a naturally antimicrobial curtain can make.
Mason Pearson Hair Brush Join the cult.
Suggested pairing: Hairbrush cleaning kit, because it turns out that’s something you’re supposed to be cleaning…
Sweater Brush Set You brush your hair (see #9) and your pet, so why not your sweaters?
Suggested pairing: &Daughter crewneck cardigan, a lifetime investment worthy of its own care routine.
That’s a wrap on Circle Back 2024. See you next year ♥️
— I & S
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