Puff Pieces: Tunnel of Love
A monthly round-up of the hottest drops in pot
Valentine’s is my favorite of stupid holidays. Maybe it’s the heart-shaped pancakes I treat myself to the morning of, maybe there’s less family trauma associated with it than others, maybe I like this season’s Target birds the best. No matter the case, the cannaccessory industry has followed suit with on-theme pieces all month long.
Sometimes, I can’t tell if my newfound appreciation for pinks and purples and hearts and bows is a part of a mass psyop to further infantilize women or a performative rebellion for a recovering “pick me” girl, but I haven’t been to therapy since I’ve been on Medi-Cal so we don’t really have the resources to open that can of worms right now.
Anywho.
MJ Arsenal $99
It’s official: the girls are dabbing and I feel like I’m missing out. Honestly, a big part of what’s held me back is the torch of it all — not only am I famously clumsy and afraid, but it just felt like so much of a hassle for an experience I wasn’t sold on in the first place. Do I really need all of that? Is trying to get even higher than I do now testing the natural boundaries of the universe?
As I learned more about concentrates, though, my interest piqued — it’s a “cleaner” smoking experience thanks to the lack of burning plant matter, it allows you to taste the terpenes more potently, and, frankly, hoo boy! That shit hits different.
While I wouldn’t have to face my torch fear if I could justify the purchase of a buzzy e-rig like a Puffco, I think I’m finally in a place where I can handle the full “glass on glass” (I’ve noticed men saying this to me lately) experience.
While dabbing accessories remain one of the least aesthetically pleasing on the market, that tide is thankfully turning with pieces like MJ Arsenal’s Petal Mini Dab Rig LE. A part of the brand’s seventh (!) annual Valentine's drop, this rig features a heart-shaped percolator and strategically placed splash guard to hit as lovely as it looks. As someone whose home is littered with pocket vases and dried roses, the tiny beaker for blooms on the side is much-appreciated.
Functional Glass Micro Pipe Weed Necklace
Blunted Objects $45
Since I’m not a big jewelry wear-er myself (catch me in earrings that aren’t 16mm silver hoops — I dare you), I don’t typically dive in much to the ever-expanding market of canna-forward wearables. This little cutie, however, caught my eye.
I first spotted it on the mononymous Haddy’s instagram and was impressed with just how delicate it was while still being functional. I’ve seen pieces like this before, but they’re often so bulky they remind me of the statement necklaces of 2012 I often try so hard to forget.
And honestly? I really can actually see myself using this. Just bring a little stash pod full of ground bud in your purse and you’ll have an excuse to go outside and microdose being alone all night long.
“No Cap-ybara” Smoking Box, Daily High Club $49.99
Right here, this is what you came for. Lightning strikes every time she moves. She’s a capybara with an apple on her head (yes, she’s a woman to me).
While not certainly not traditional in terms of Valentine's garb, there must a few other little freaks out there that would go nuts for this MF. Look at those tiny little legs! My god!
This friend, who can function as both a bong and a dab rig thanks to an included bowl and banger, is a part of Daily High Club’s February subscription box. Unfortunately, it also comes with some other smoking accessories that, to be honest, aren’t my favorite (I don’t think I’m the target market for a silicone bowl of a capybara wearing a backwards flat brim and meme sunglasses, for example). However, $50 is a great price for Penelope (that’s what I named her) on her own, so no need to throw out the baby with the bathwater. I’m sure you can find someone who will love a Capybara themed Die-Cut Rubberized Glass Mat.
Sibelle Yuksek for Elevate Jane $119
It’s rare that you can enjoy the beauty of a bespoke art piece while you’re waiting in the valet line. This hand-blown joint holder ring is the perfect marriage for collectors who can’t help but show off.
While many joint holder rings are made of traditional metals in your standard set of gold and silver, this glass little guy in a deep, bloody burgundy is a truly unique look.
Burning Love $68
Early aughts Valentine's nostalgia has entered the chat. The Bratz-reminiscent lips and puffy paint hearts on this crush-worthy piece transport me back to elementary school shoeboxes filled with Powerpuff Girls foil cards and Fun-Dip.
This rose-tinted borosilicate glass beaker features an ice catcher and is covered in chunky, three-dimensional clay lips for a little something to hold on to ;)