Gift Guide #2: (Not So) High Design
Multipurpose picks for those who love cute shit, but don’t know what to do with a pipe…yet.
You may be surprised to know that quite a few readers of this publication do not smoke weed. Whether you’re a retired stoner, have never tried, or just don’t like it much, you can still have an appreciation for the quirky, carefree nature of plant-based culture — without indulging yourself.
For the second gift guide, I’ve pulled together some multipurpose picks for those who love cute shit, but don’t know what to do with a pipe…yet.
Go Easy Butter Me Up Glassware Double use: Incense Holder
Go Easy, a boutique best known for its ultra-Instagram-friendly Cloud 9 pipe, is back at it again with its latest edition to its cute glassware collection: Butter Me Up.
Shaped like a stick and complete with all the markings, this steam pipe hybrid also makes for an ideal incense holder. Stick the end in the bowl piece and let the ash collect where you can see it — then easily clean it off.
Doble Reina Madreperla Ashtray Double Use: Catch-all dish
Almost too lovely to ash on, this iridescent wonder from Doble Reina is a little slice of heaven. In keeping with their full collection of sculptural smokeware, the Madreperla is a sight for sore — if not red — eyes.
This pink cloud has a deep well with bubbled edges to keep all your loose possessions secure, from stackable rings to mini M&Ms.
YewYew Sunset Bong Double Use: Vase
I couldn’t make it through a list without a bong, but hear me out. Yew Yew’s art-deco instant classic Sunset Bong almost works even better for a different kind of flower.
You know how old flower water somehow smells even worse than bong water? Floral experts recommend switching it out every 2-3 days, but how many of us are fully pulling out the bouquet, rinsing out the vase, refilling it, then putting them back in to rearrange before they die? Remove the hitter piece and the built-in downstem is the perfect spout to pour out and refill with fresh water without having to rearrange your centerpiece. Only real flowerheads will know the truth.
Jonathon Adler Vice Canisters Double Use: Whatever You’d Like
Adler’s circus-themed array of vice-adorned canisters knows seemingly no bounds. While there are plenty of canna-centric labels (like “weed”, “edibles”, “hash”, and “munchies”), there are also plenty for whoever you’re looking for.
For the self-serious, consider the more “live, laugh, love”-oriented options like “woof/meow,” “peace,” or “pride.” For the cheeky, go for “Prozac” or “secrets.” Reserve riskier options like “quaaludes” for the truly unoffendable.