Better Basics
Why use the generic when you can choose something just right? Everyday essentials that may seem small but can completely change how your day feels.
Kt M.
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Atlanta, GA
The Mug
East Fork Pottery
Perfect daily mug. Holds heat, feels great in the hand, dishwasher and microwave safe. Made by real people in Asheville, NC. Absolutely worth the cost per use to have a beautiful vessel as part of your daily grind (see what I did there?).
$44.00
Maldon Sea Salt Bucket 1.25 lb.
Maldon
Perfect size, shape and flakiness. Use it to finish sweet or savory, but so good you should buy a bucket of it. Also makes a great host gift!
$16.49
Rollbahn Spiral Large Notebook
Delfonics
Why are spiral-bound grid notebooks so hard to find? This one comes in the best colors, is sturdy enough for me to chuck in a bag but isn't 8 million dollars.
$16.50
Iconic K87 Pocket T-Shirt
Carhartt
A gold standard basic tee that comes in loads of colors. Heavyweight cotton that is durable, wears well and feels nice. A basic you can make your own — crop it, tuck it, cuff the sleeves, add a patch or pin, layer, etc.
$20.00
Boyfriend Socks
Le Bon Shoppe
Soft but not slouchy, fun colors, simple but done extremely well.
$14.00
Tiny Circle Nap Studs
Baleen
So many cool styles from this Seattle brand, but this super simple basics are high quality for a reasonable price and the flat backs are a core basic that you can leave in forever.
$54.00
Tingly Chili Noodles
Momofuku Goods
"Instant" ramen but better. Add whatever veg or protein you have on hand and BOOM a nice, fast lunch that doesn't remind you of broke college days.
$12.00
Bambooee Paper Towel
Bambooee
Switched to these more sustainable paper towels almost a decade ago and never going back. They last forever (compared to other brands that dissolve after wash 3), absorb well and are super soft.
$11.99
Better Bandage
All Better Co.
Compostable. Latex free. No forever chemicals. Packaging that doesn't spill over your first aid kit/medicine cabinet. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM A BANDAGE?!?!
$10.00
Boos Block cutting board
Boos
Toss those plastic cutting boards and invest in something that will last and last and last — and won't put more microplastics into your diet! These babies are substantial, beautiful and can truly last a lifetime.
$133.95
The Mug
East Fork Pottery
Perfect daily mug. Holds heat, feels great in the hand, dishwasher and microwave safe. Made by real people in Asheville, NC. Absolutely worth the cost per use to have a beautiful vessel as part of your daily grind (see what I did there?).
$44.00
Iconic K87 Pocket T-Shirt
Carhartt
A gold standard basic tee that comes in loads of colors. Heavyweight cotton that is durable, wears well and feels nice. A basic you can make your own — crop it, tuck it, cuff the sleeves, add a patch or pin, layer, etc.
$20.00
Tingly Chili Noodles
Momofuku Goods
"Instant" ramen but better. Add whatever veg or protein you have on hand and BOOM a nice, fast lunch that doesn't remind you of broke college days.
$12.00
Boos Block cutting board
Boos
Toss those plastic cutting boards and invest in something that will last and last and last — and won't put more microplastics into your diet! These babies are substantial, beautiful and can truly last a lifetime.
$133.95
Maldon Sea Salt Bucket 1.25 lb.
Maldon
Perfect size, shape and flakiness. Use it to finish sweet or savory, but so good you should buy a bucket of it. Also makes a great host gift!
$16.49
Boyfriend Socks
Le Bon Shoppe
Soft but not slouchy, fun colors, simple but done extremely well.
$14.00
Bambooee Paper Towel
Bambooee
Switched to these more sustainable paper towels almost a decade ago and never going back. They last forever (compared to other brands that dissolve after wash 3), absorb well and are super soft.
$11.99
Rollbahn Spiral Large Notebook
Delfonics
Why are spiral-bound grid notebooks so hard to find? This one comes in the best colors, is sturdy enough for me to chuck in a bag but isn't 8 million dollars.
$16.50
Tiny Circle Nap Studs
Baleen
So many cool styles from this Seattle brand, but this super simple basics are high quality for a reasonable price and the flat backs are a core basic that you can leave in forever.
$54.00
Better Bandage
All Better Co.
Compostable. Latex free. No forever chemicals. Packaging that doesn't spill over your first aid kit/medicine cabinet. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM A BANDAGE?!?!
$10.00
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