Our Favorite Things

“This exuberantly colored porcelain is well outside our normally restrained palette, but I adore my afternoon tea from these lidded cups.” —P.G.

“As the last holdouts in America for a no-microwave kitchen, we use this tiny stovetop pot with its genius wooden handle to steam milk and melt butter.” —P.G. and C.M.

“Our favorite scented candles evoke the smell of a wood fire. This one also has the good fortune of coming in a handmade porcelain pot.” —P.G. and C.M.

“Between November and March, there is scarcely a day when I’m not wearing a chunky Khaite knit. Like a winter-long hug, their oversized triple-ply cashmere sweaters got me through the darkest days of Covid.” —P.G.

“We are forever suckers for a well-made, saddle leather accessory. Anya Hindmarch’s specially formulated, compostable tote—with just the right number and placement of pockets—might be the only one that is saving both the planet and my sanity in the perennial midlife search for my cell phone.” —P.G.

“Holed up as we were during the pandemic, we decided to commit our hard-won renovation lessons, collecting tips, and general design playbook to paper. The result, from Artisan Books, was released this month.” —P.G. and C.M.

“One of our go-to clothing combos (a shared one, since we tend to dress alike) is brown and cream. This knit tie looks as great with a pair of Levi cords as with a Tom Wolfe-inspired suit. —C.M.

“As a native Angeleno, I’m drawn to Jenni Kayne’s ‘meet-me-at-the-Brentwood-Country-Mart-in-five’ breezy vibe I can only dream about while padding around Brooklyn in these shearling slides.” —P.G.

“The Classic Cabin in silver—with its signature channeled anodized aluminum, riveted corners, and all-wheel drive—practically carries you from that endless stretch between Shake Shack and B36 in JFK’s T2. I think I’d go for the leather-trimmed handles next time around—though, with the lifetime guarantee, I’ll probably never need to.” —C.M.

“Nothing beats a billfold wallet, even if they seem totally old-fashioned to the millennials. They’re an elegant alternative to the bulging rear pockets most guys are walking around with. And while the world is increasingly cashless, it’s nice to pull out a crisp, unfolded bill for a tip.” —C.M.