Give It a Miss
Hi everyone, happy Wednesday!
Today’s issue is my 160th! Every tenth issue I switch things up and write about some things I don’t desire right now, either because they disappointed me, don’t fit into my life, or simply aren’t my style. (On TikTok, which has a quippy little phrase at the ready for every single human impulse/behavior, I believe this is called “deinfluencing.”) It’s a fun exercise, because there are a lot more things in this world that I don’t want than I do want, so in some ways these opposite issues are even harder to write than the regular ones. What have you been saying “no thanks” to lately?
Small Fry
LAURENCE BRABANT OFF CENTERED TUMBLER - PON THE ONLINE STORE ($52)
In retrospect, it’s my fault for not noticing the egg in the product photo, presumably placed there for scale. Also, I could’ve just checked the measurements. But this tumbler’s wonky, off-centered design swept me away so thoroughly that my customary pre-purchase, days-long deliberation flew out the window. Needless to say, the glass upon arrival was a letdown. Its size is so diminutive that you’d have to refill it 20+ times in order to meet your recommended 8-cups-a-day water intake. A cute little object to have out on your counter, sure, but certainly no match for a mug or water bottle if you prefer to swig rather than sip.
Blow by Blow
YOMI EKO SOFA - MOJOW DESIGN (FROM $1,079)
At Horti PLAY, the plant subscription brand’s “experiential showroom” in East Williamsburg, I gingerly lowered myself on these rather ridiculous inflatable sofas, bracing myself for a whoopee cushion toot and a hiss of air. But they remained firm and supple, even with a couple experimental bounces. They are very fun, and worked well in the space amongst the calatheas and fiddle leaf figs, but not really something I can see myself kicking back on for a Sunday night Mad Men marathon.
Fight Tooth and Nail
AMBOISE ENGAGEMENT RING - THE FUTURE ROCKS ($2,039)
I recently came down with a nasty nail infection, culminating in a trip to urgent care where part of my nail got sliced off. It’ll take an estimated six months or so for it to fully grow back, hopefully less if I’m diligent about taking my biotin supplements. In the meantime, I’ve been barred from making manicure appointments, and while I could paint them myself, it seems weird to have nine out of ten nails all dolled up with one odd man out. And to make matters worse, it’s my left ring finger, so I can assure y’all that there will be no engagement photos forthcoming in the near future.
Tried one of my recs and loved it (or hated it)? Wanna get something cool on my radar? Drop me a line at kittylguo@gmail.com!