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Cool Thing We Want #271: “This Is East Van” Photography Book Awesome & Available

Today we took our first look at This Is East Van, the new collaborative, community photography book put together by our friends Erin and Jason. We were stoked to be able to contribute (four Scout shots are in there) and we’re more than thrilled with the end result. The official launch party goes down at The Waldorf on May 5th. In the interim, you can pick up a copy at Sharks + Hammers, Mintage, The Wilder Snail or The People’s Co-Op Book Store.

Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles

London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...

Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness

Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.