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FROM: MUG
SUBJECT: Products for the bathroom
MESSAGE: A Vipp of Denmark toilet brush from Unica Home, the Gyro cabinet from The Conran Shop, a drain stopper from Mxyplyzyk, a scented body-scrubbing sponge from In the Bathroom, glass tiles from Mod Walls, a toothbrush holder from Simons Hardware, a vintage sale from Restoration Hardware, CelebriDucks for the bathtub, and the Chiocciola (snail) shower from Moss.
FROM: Best Bets Daily
SUBJECT: Sixties-inspired, hippy-style products
MESSAGE: Swirly “nut” ring available at Bernardaud, bouquet of peacock feathers from American Plume Showroom, Paul Smith love rug at the Rug Company, metallic wallpaper from John Roselli Showroom through Design Professionals, molded mirror panels at Marchand de Legumes, colorful rollerball pens at Cursive at ABC Carpet & Home, beaded bracelet at Ochre, silk tie-dye scarf at Beads of Paradise, pillow at Pucci, incense at Seasons International, strawberry-flavor rolling papers at Lafayette Smoke Shop, and a patchouli-scented fragrance at Aedes de Venustas.
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FROM: Thrillist
SUBJECT: PDT (113 St. Marks (inside Crif Dogs) between First Ave and Ave A, 212-614-0386)
MESSAGE: "Speakeasy" from the owners of Crif Dogs.
DISCARDED: "dutifully scrawling "Barry hearts cock" on the wall"
FROM: RareDaily
SUBJECT: Memorial Day menus
MESSAGE: Prix-fixe BBQ dinner (Saturday May 26th through Monday May 28th; $32 per person) at Fireside, weekend basket for two at (must reserve in advance; pickup from 3 to 6pm Thursdays and Fridays; $80 per basket) Klee, and a Southern-food prix fixe (Monday the 28th, $29 per person) at 5 Ninth.