A glance through the windows of A. W. Kaufman, on Orchard Street, may lead you to believe it’s a laundromat, with its plastic garment bags lining the walls. But once inside the 101-year-old, family-owned lingerie shop, you are transported to the exciting specialty-store experience of old New York. Owner Miriam Kohn, granddaughter of the store’s Hungarian immigrant founders, is an oracle of sorts, possessing the ability to know your size as soon as you walk in. Expert in vintage European designer lingerie, the Lower East Side store—which is the fashion community’s best-kept secret—has something for everyone. (Think French poplin pajamas, Wolford tights in every opacity imaginable, brocade Christian Dior half-slips, and granny panties.) It’s a treasure trove that requires patience, a will to rummage, and an acceptance that the right piece will find you. And if you are squirming at the idea of vintage lingerie, don’t fret—it’s all unused deadstock. (awkaufman.com) —Gracie Wiener

The Swedish-born, London-based designer Beata Heuman’s cheerful, layered interiors have earned her a following far beyond her popular Instagram page. Now, with her new course on BBC Maestro, amateur interior designers can learn from the very best. Schemes, colors, layouts, lighting—Heuman covers it all across 20 bite-size lessons. Along the way, she transforms into an accidental entertainer, delivering her missives with a twinkle in her eye. Plus, there’s a cameo by celebrated decorator Nicky Haslam, Heuman’s former employer and mentor. The course is a sound investment for anyone intent on shaking up their living space, and is especially valuable for those embarking on a new project from scratch. ($89, bbcmaestro.com) —Ashley Baker

In the next month, you might be able to call yourself a pitmaster. (Provided you’re willing to travel to Argentina.) From February 12 to 16, Francis Mallman, the best-known open-fire chef in the world—along with Aaron Franklin, of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas—will host a master class in grilling and smoking called Smoke and Fire at the Vines Resort & Spa, in the Mendoza wine region. Limited to 40 guests, there will be plenty of quality time with the masters while you hone your knife skills, smoking methods, sauce creation, and butchery. There will also be some mixing of Malbecs, so come thirsty. The whole experience is not cheap, but can you really put a price on expertise? Just imagine the stories you’ll tell your friends while firing up your soon-to-be-legendary ribs on the Fourth of July. (from $13,460; vinesevents.com) —Ashley Baker

When he began designing a set of dinner plates, architect Adam Charlap Hyman found unusual inspiration in a series of 17th- and 18th-century prints of fruits. But it wasn’t the citruses that caught his eye; rather, it was the ribbons on top of the sketches of lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, and bergamots specifying their varieties. He thought that if he were to decorate dinnerware with ribbons, they could almost look like they’d been festively scattered on top of a table by a gust of wind. Hyman enlisted his artist mother, Pilar Almon, to design them. They’ll add a touch of whimsy to any dinner party. (from $180, sprezznyc.com) —Elena Clavarino

It’s not winter; it’s resort season. Or at least that’s one delusional mantra you can put to the test during the cold, dark, and windy days ahead. For those especially committed to escapism and currently scrolling cruise collections for their next jaunt to Miami or St. Barth’s, here’s my current favorite shoe: the “Olivia” Friulane. Courtesy of Italian purveyor VIVI Friulane and sustainable-swimwear brand Acqua Pura, these martini-inspired slippers are traditionally crafted (handsewn and with soles made from recycled bicycle tires) and embroidered with a twist—or, in this case, extra dirty. I’m embarrassed to admit that my pair has seen the bottom of many suitcases, beach bags, and dock boxes. Yet, after days of sea, sun, and sand, they’re still able to look the part come evening. ($160, acquapuraswim.com) —Clara Molot

Need some new punk-rock music? Look no further than the new Viagra Boys album, Cave World. They keep the sound raw and rugged, with a grungy string section and piercing synths paving the way for singer Sebastian Murphy’s vocals. He’s a compelling storyteller in the leadoff song, “Baby Criminal,” and continues to be so throughout the album on tracks such as “Troglodyte” and “The Cognitive Trade-Off Hypothesis.” We think the album’s most popular single, “Punk Rock Loser,” very well may be this generation’s new punk anthem. Give it a listen. (spotify.com) —Henry McGrath