| “In our mad rush for progress and modern improvements, let’s be sure we take along with us all the
old-fashioned things worthwhile.”
—Laura Ingalls Wilder Old-School Lap DeskIf you would rather work in bed or from an armchair (or beach chair), this lap desk will allow you to write, draw, read, or use a laptop in comfort. Made of handsome basswood, the lap desk rests comfortably on the user’s lap, thanks to an attached fabric cushion. It can accommodate laptops up to 17.3". Nantucket Bicycle Basket This classic woven bicycle basket from Nantucket Bike Basket Company is the perfect accessory for your bicycle, garden, or home. Designed in collaboration with local artisans, these baskets offer both sturdy durability and vintage New England charm. Available in two styles, Lightship Classic (Natural) and Tuckernuck Classic, the baskets attach to the handlebars with two leather straps. | Gluggle Jug Discover the timeless charm of the Gluggle Jug—a beloved British design icon known for the delightful “glug-glug” sound it makes when water pours from its mouth. Handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, England, these jugs combine heritage artistry with quirky personality. | Degas Dancers Silk Chiffon Scarf The images of elegant dancers on this scarf are inspired by the paintings of the Parisian artist Edgar Degas (1834–1917). The scarf features warm hues of blue, green, and pink, similar to the colors and effect of the pastels that he used later in his career. | Recycled Leather Document Holder A handsome alternative to a briefcase, this attractive folder is the perfect way to protect important documents without sacrificing style or sophistication. The folder is made of 100% recycled leather. Available in brown and navy, it fits A4 and letter-sized documents. | “I Wish You All the Joy”
Silver Shakespeare Bracelet This stylish silver cuff bracelet is etched with this succinct blessing from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: “I wish you all the joy that you can wish.” “Shakespeare” is engraved on the inside of the cuff. This timeless piece is a perfect gift for lovers of the Bard. | Camera Pencil Sharpener This manual pencil sharpener, designed to look like a vintage twin-lens reflex camera, can be adjusted to match the size of most pencils. Insert a pencil in the top “lens” and turn the handle on the back to sharpen. Shavings are caught in the bottom pull-out tray. | Brass Book Darts No photographic memory? Not to worry. Brass Book Darts are the book-lover’s perfect memory aid. No need to rack your brain trying to remember where you saw that wonderful phrase or curious fact in a book you read. Just slide a Brass Book Dart onto the page next to the passage you don’t want to forget, and you’ll be able to find it again whenever your memory needs a refresher. | The Cabinet of Curiosities
Greeting Card CollectionThis collection has twenty-two greeting cards with archival illustrations. The vintage imagery on these cards ranges in content and style. Some cards are beautiful, some are witty, but all are thought-provoking and memorable. | Letter OpenerAdd an element of old-fashioned elegance to your desk with our letter opener. Crafted in Italy from hard-tempered steel, this graceful yet practical tool features a refined gold-plated curved handle. A thin layer of 24-karat gold is applied to the letter opener to give it a beautiful finish. | National Parks Vintage Posters:
1,000-Piece Puzzle Featuring beautiful vintage illustrations of our national parks, this premium-quality puzzle highlights the timeless appeal of the great outdoors. Celebrate the wonders of the US national parks without leaving your home, from Acadia to the Everglades, from the Carlsbad Caverns to Joshua Tree, and more. | Crane ScissorsThese embroidery scissors, first spotted in a notions shop in Rome, are heirloom tools that you will use for years to come. The scissors have a lovely shape, with finely engraved details. They feature nickel-plated blades and gold-plated handles. A thin layer of 24 K gold is applied to the scissors for a beautiful finish. Crafted in Italy from hard tempered steel, these little shears are extremely sharp–perfect for cutting ribbon and other textiles, without becoming dull. | Read Banned Books Enamel PinThe best way to protest the banning of books is to read them. Spread the word by pinning a“Read Banned Books” pin to a lapel, backpack, or bookbag. Choose between our two styles: navy and red or black and white. | Rainbow Fountain Pens for Every Day Color coding is an old-school method and a proven way to increase productivity. Use color to organize and prioritize a to-do list or to make any writing project more fun. | STET!
A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and Bibliophiles Whats’ wrong with this sentence? If that misplaced apostrophe leapt right off the page, this is the game for you. Based on the New York Times best seller, 100 sentences await you, the copyeditor, to correct—or to STET (a copyeditor’s term that means “let it stand”). | The Pond at Giverny
Silk Chiffon ScarfThe deep greens and blues of this scarf portray the lush and luminous water lily pond that so captivated Claude Monet. The artist moved to Giverny in 1883 and, ten years later, started designing the pond. | Task Roller The Task Roller isn’t just a tool; it’s your personal productivity companion. Designed to seamlessly integrate into any workspace, its sleek and compact form ensures it fits perfectly on your desk, always within arm’s reach. | Traditional Potholder Loom Weaving is a quiet activity that encourages concentration and helps one understand spatial relationships and patterning while improving fine motor control. The set includes a sturdy 7" x 7" metal loom, weaving and crochet hooks, and enough loops in mixed bright colors to make six traditional-sized potholders. | Votes For Women PaperweightThis glass paperweight is based on a button worn by marchers at the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade, now housed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Historians have credited the event with invigorating the suffrage movement. | Hourglass The hourglass is a recurring image not only marking the passage of time but also evoking balance, the sky and the earth, the female figure, and more. Choose among five colors and between five- and thirty-minute hourglasses. | Light-Gathering MagnifierThis superbly crafted acrylic 4X magnifier intensifies the light passing through it, making the magnified subject nearly four times brighter without bulbs or batteries. Because the magnifier features what optical experts call an infinite eyepoint, the magnified image retains its focus and clarity when viewed from a distance and from nearly any angle. | Classic French Market Bag Pull out the Larousse: you’ll run out of the superlatives you’ll need to describe this classic net tote. Maybe the manufacturer’s tagline says it best: Le IT BAG écolo (the ecological IT BAG). Chic as Chanel, it’s eminently practical: it takes up hardly any space and is machine washable, durable, inexpensive, and 100% cotton. | The Glory of Color
Greeting Card Collection This collection of greeting cards features illustrations that accompanied nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century color theories. Capturing every hue in the rainbow, these vintage images are printed in England on an uncoated, light cream 300 gsm Italian paper, which is recyclable and FSC-certified. | Password NotebookThis compact notebook is a straightforward and low-tech way to store and organize account information in one place. It has plenty of space to write new passwords and record changes. | Vintage Map of Paris: 1,000-Piece Puzzle The perfect gift for a flâneur: a virtual stroll around the City of Light. Assembling this bird’s-eye view map of Paris is an enjoyable way to (re)familiarize yourself with the twenty arrondissements and their gardens, boulevards, theatres, monuments, and more. | William Morris
Book of Labels The William Morris Book of Labels features two label sizes in eight unique designs inspired by the floral artwork of William Morris. The ninety-six labels are perfect for gifts and bookplates, scrapbooking, decoupage, and for labeling household objects. | Classic Ring Toss The company that makes this Classic Ring Toss game buries the lede: yes, it helps develop hand-eye coordination and teaches kids how to take turns and be a good sport…but those virtues pale in comparison to the game’s main merit: it’s so much fun to play. Like our balsa wood airplanes, kites, and potholder looms, this game is an old-school activity that delivers more than it promises. | Card Catalog NotecardsEvoking memories of wooden card catalogs, this replica cardboard box includes thirty flat notecards and envelopes. The front of each card is a reproduction of an original from the Library of Congress and features a different classic work of literature. | Dog Bingo Everyone will love this traditional game featuring dogs from around the world, from the tiny Chihuahua to the noble Great Dane. The set includes sixty-four superbly illustrated dog tokens, one game board, twelve bingo cards, and brightly colored counters to place on your card. | Healing Plants Boxed Notecards Healing Plants features sixteen hand-colored plates from Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal (1737–39). Blackwell, a talented artist with a passion for the natural world, published her herbal as a means of financial support after her husband landed in debtor’s prison, and it quickly became a valuable reference for doctors and apothecaries. | Balsa Wood Model Airplane Kits These airplanes are an old-school, irresistible way to get kids away from their screens and outside. (And not only kids: they’re fun for seventeen-year-olds and seventy-year-olds, too.) No batteries, electronics, or plastics. Inexpensive. And, as the company who has made them for almost a century reminds us: a toy glider just naturally brings joy to anyone who launches one into the open sky. | The New York Review of Books Baseball CapCelebrate one of your favorite magazines with our baseball cap. This smart black cap has the New York Review of Books logo in bright red. 100% cotton; adjustable velcro closure. |
