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

Images above and below via @nataconceptstore

We’re a pretty satisfied bunch, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t covetous. Sometimes we see things out there that we just must have. Cool Things We Want is an archive of those earthly desires.

Can’t get enough food-inspired decor in your life? Good news: London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) Past collections have featured such appetizing inspiration as eggs (done various ways), all sorts of pasta shapes, butter, cheese (Gruyere, Emmental), nuts, coffee beans, artichokes, corn, and multiple aperitivo-style snacks (from crackers and tinned fish to pickles and olives) – and they’ve nailed them all.

This time around, the design studio is fleshing out their offerings with a bunch of new glutinous and cheesy shapes that are even more decadent and comforting, including the triangoli above and oozy burrata below, as well as gnocchi, tortellini, and a Camembert wheel. And, in case you’re wondering: all of Nata’s candles are made using environmentally-friendly and vegan ingredients (albeit non-palatable ones, natch). Find out more.

F*ck Yeah: We Want More Cool Collabs with Farms!

It’s impressive to see a farm wielding its power in such a clever and unexpected way, by working with big, universal corporate brands and still maintaining the upper hand in the relationship while doing it. More of that, please!

We Can’t Wait to Dive Into the Four Horsemen’s First Cookbook, Dropping This Fall

We recently caught wind that the folks behind the highly-decorated and Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant and wine bar are putting out a cookbook, which will be available to purchase on October 22nd, 2024. Obviously we need it in our collection.

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!