10. Cj Hendry and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Present a Jet Black Collab

Leave to Cj Hendry and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to create the most sought-after ice cream in New York. The all-black, pop-up storefront matches the delicious, monochromatic dessert: a black cocoa and espresso fudge ice cream named OPAQUE, set upon a jet-black cone or cup. It was a treat well worth the wait in the summer sun.

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9. Aarke Goes Mobile: Meet the New Steel To-Go Bottle

Aarke goes mobile with its sleek new reusable water bottle. The Steel To Go Bottle delivers the brand’s clean, stainless-steel aesthetic in a portable form that’s ready for life beyond the countertop. Being hydrated never looked so good!

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8. Artist Taras Yoom Unveils Handcrafted Surrealist Backgammon Set

A true collector’s item (with a matching $17,000 price tag), this limited edition backgammon set by Taras Yoom transforms play into a visual delight. With pieces that feel more like sculptural characters than game tokens and a board updated in fresh, playful hues, it’s a game you’ll want to display proudly even when it’s not in play.

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7. Thermasol’s New Saunas Meld Scandinavian Design With Wellness Innovation

This year, wellness design has found a firm place in the home, from infrared panels to cold plunges. Thermasol is leaning into that shift with its new Scandinavian-inspired saunas, bringing spa-level luxury to both indoor and outdoor spaces. With three new indoor models and five outdoor options, your personal wellness retreat is now just a few steps away.

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6. The Novium Hoverpen Defies Gravity and Fosters Focus

The Novium Hoverpen Interstellar looks like it’s been lifted straight out of a sci-fi movie. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum, the pen appears to defy gravity, floating in a state of suspension thanks to precise magnetic repulsion. Set at a deliberate 23.5° angle, it naturally tilts toward you, beckoning you to pen your next great work.

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5. This $300 Water Bottle Was Engineered Like a Swiss Watch

OKAPA takes hydration seriously. Every detail, from material to mechanics, is meticulously considered, turning an everyday essential into a luxury object. Backed by 70 global patents, OKAPA is built with surgical-level precision: a German-made borosilicate 3.3 glass carafe is suspended within a shock-absorbing silicone system, then wrapped in a perforated, anodized aluminum shell for maximum durability and style.

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4. Seltzer Fan? Aerflo For Hydro Flask Creates Carbonation on the Go

For those who like their hydration with a little fizz, the Aerflo for Hydro Flask lets you take sparkling water on the go. Using a refillable CO₂ capsule, it transforms still water into bubbly with the push of a button. Designed as an alternative to single-use plastic bottles, the collaboration makes bubbly hydration both convenient and more sustainable.

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3. Iconic Portland House Made Famous in Twilight Is Now a LEGO Set

The iconic Portland house made famous in Twilight has been immortalized as a LEGO set. The modernist home’s clean lines, glass walls, and forested setting translate surprisingly well into tiny brick form. It’s equal parts nostalgia and architecture – and a must for fans of design and cinema.

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2. Bringing Nordic Sauna Culture To Your Backyard With Tyto

Proof that homeowners are eager to turn their spaces into luxury wellness retreats, Out of the Valley brings the restorative magic of Nordic sauna culture home with its compact Tyto sauna. Measuring just 2.5 feet by 8.5 feet, the design shows that wellness doesn’t need to be expansive – it simply needs to be present. Thoughtful details, from a panoramic edge-to-edge window to an outdoor deck and built-in hooks for convenience, make a compelling case for investing in an at-home sauna.

And the top lifestyle post of 2025 is…

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1. Victorinox’s Latest Collector’s Knife Is Built for Elegance

Our most read article about lifestyle design fits right in your pocket, Victorinox, the brand behind the iconic Swiss Army Knife, gives its classic tool a design-forward update with the Special Companion Damast Knife. Featuring a white-speckled Corian handle, the knife feels luxe and minimalist, elevating an everyday essential into something worth displaying. Beyond its refined look, it remains deeply functional, equipped with a Damasteel main blade, a secondary blade, corkscrew, box opener with a 3mm screwdriver, bottle opener with a 6mm screwdriver and wire stripper, reamer and sewing awl, scissors, and a multipurpose hook.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.