Art Comes from Art—written by Timothy Anglin Burgard, Rachel Teagle, Eve Aschheim, and Lauren Palmor—pays homage to the painter Wayne Thiebaud. The artist, who lived most of his life in California (he died in 2021 at age 101), is revered for his luscious and layered paintings of commonplace objects (lipsticks, paint cans) and sweets (cake, ice cream, pies), though he also mastered landscapes and street scenes. As the esteemed art critic Michael Kimmelman once wrote of Thiebaud’s work, his “art looked at first flush radiant and plain as day. But on closer inspection, his pictures of idealized pies, spaghetti entanglements of highways, and gumball machines rimmed in blue halos required unpacking. A rustling of unexpected sadness occasionally crept into the paintings after that initial leaping rush of joy—an unsentimental nostalgia for a bygone era or some long lost love.” ($65, amazon.com) —Jim Kelly

What happens when you combine a line of diamonds, a grosgrain ribbon, the cobblestones of Place Vendôme, and architectural fluting? A very good-looking piece of jewelry. These design motifs from Boucheron’s archive all come together in the French jewelry house’s Quatre collection of rings, necklaces, and earrings. It recently expanded to include all sorts of temptations, including—our favorite—the Tie Necklace, which resembles a bolo tie. Composed of a graphic tube that slides up and down the chain, it can be adjusted to different lengths. We especially love it with an evening dress—a bit of Western attitude never hurts. ($10,350; boucheron.com) —Ashley Baker

One of my favorite recent discoveries is Club du Vin—a cozy, elegant dinner party held in the cellar of Brooklyn’s French brasserie Le Crocodile. The evening unfolds around a communal table with a feast designed to transport guests to a different food region. I traveled to Basque Country with executive chef Aidan O’Neal and service-and-wine director Gabriella Borg Costanzi, who poured the wine that made each course sing. I left full, a little tipsy, and with a few new foodie friends. The next gathering, spotlighting Southern Italy, takes place June 19. Book accordingly. (resy.com) —Merritt Johnson

Fatherhood has never looked so good. Designer Wes Gordon, former Giants quarterback Eli Manning, filmmaker Jimmy Chin, and actor James Van Der Beek are among the world’s best-looking dads. We can say this with confidence now that we have seen them immortalized in Father and Child, the new book from photographer and author Claiborne Swanson Frank. Captured at their (photogenic) homes with their (even more photogenic) children, they share their highly personal thoughts on what being a dad means to them. The Assouline book was created in partnership with Brunello Cucinelli, one of fashion’s consummate family men. Not only did Cucinelli write the introduction, he also appears in signature cashmere and bespoke tailoring at his home in Solomeo with his daughters, Camilla and Carolina. Father and Child makes a highly appropriate gift for paternal figures of all persuasions—and also provides a strong dose of style inspiration. ($120, assouline.com) —Ashley Baker

If Maureen Dowd calls to interview you, hang up. Then go out and buy her latest book, Notorious—a superb collection of profiles she wrote for The New York Times. Reading these pieces, you will learn it pays to be charming, witty, and honest (above all, honest). In the book, Uma Thurman rages against Harvey Weinstein; billionaire Trump pal Peter Thiel doubts that Roe v. Wade would ever get overturned, in his 2017 interview; and Paul Newman laments constantly being asked by strangers to take off his sunglasses so they can see his blue eyes. “I picture my epitaph: ‘Here lies Paul Newman, who died a failure because his eyes turned brown,’” he says. Dowd is an excellent listener, delivers the sharp question sheathed in velvet, and writes beautifully. So, actually, go ahead, call her back. She will bring the charm and wit. Just remember to be honest. ($32.50, amazon.com) —Jim Kelly

Of all the beauty rituals we’ve come to accept as routine, tending to the scalp rarely makes the cut. Hårklinikken is out to change that with quiet rigor and Scandinavian clarity. Known as a trusted destination for treating hair loss, the brand also makes a compelling case to take scalp care seriously—whether or not there’s a crisis at hand. Its $250 in-person consultation in New York is less a spa treatment than it is a clinical reset: equal parts analysis and education. What follows is a personalized regimen that works in ways you can feel. The shampoo and conditioner are deceptively simple, yet the results are unmistakable: hair that behaves when it’s humid and holds its shape without effort. There’s no fragrance, no marketing fluff—just a methodical return to equilibrium. A recalibration, really. And in an industry built on overpromising, Hårklinikken’s restraint feels almost radical. (from $250, harklinikken.com) —Jen Noyes