The Spoon & Tamago Gift Guide

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The 2022 Spoon & Tamago Gift Guide Sometimes, particularly during the holidays, we can get so swept away in the deals and the promotions that we forget what the act of gift-giving is really about. For us, gifting allows a chance to show appreciation and admiration to those who helped and supported us throughout the year. The beautiful thing is that the emphasis is not on the gift itself, but rather the act of giving. The value of the gift is of less importance than the intention and thoughtfulness in which it is presented. With that in mind, we present this yea's gift guide: the gift guide Tools for the Table We eat 3 meals per day. And whether we're alone or with family and friends, each moment offers us the opportunity to detach from our busy days to enjoy a family recipe, a new dish or just something simple. Here are a few ideas for tools that can help to heighten and enhance the experience through the stories they tell (clockwise): - wooden flowering quince trays (from $75) - delicate brass utensils (from $20) - STIIK chopsticks for adults and for kids ($30) - elegant hand-turned wooden bowls ($55)   Seasonal Delights "In winter the early mornings. It is beautiful indeed when snow has fallen during the night, but splendid too when the ground is white with frost" This is a famous verse from Sei Shonagon's The Pillow Book, a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century written by a lady of the court. - yuki crinkle candle ($55) - winter paper incense set (from $33) - yuki tsubaki tea towel ($25) - solacube holiday gift set ($120) Stocking Stuffers Light-hearted, affordable, yet fantastically whimsical, these stocking stuffers are sure to impress, surprise and maybe even inspire. - handmade candle and stand set ($42) - awaglass filled with bubbles ($44) - colored pencils whose shavings turn into flower petals and snowflakes (from $15 ) - laser-cut books that open up into a 360-degree story ($29) Did you know we have a membership program? For just $5 a month you get all of Japan's 72 microseasons in your inbox, discounts from our shop, other exclusive content all while supporting independent journalism! tidbits from all corners of Japan Some scenes from today's Chichibu Night Festival (秩父夜祭) held for the first time in 3 years. The 300-year old festival is known as 1 of Japan's big 3 (the others being the Gion and Takayama festivals) A big congratulations to Japan for their win against Spain, advancing them into the final 16. Here is a graphic designer's take on the controversial yet victory-clinching goal. From the Shop Winter Collection Our winter collection is a celebration of everything we love about the season: the muted colors, the smoky aromas and the sweet mikans. (psst... members get 10% off everything in the collection, which pretty much pays for the membership) view collection Copyright © 2022 Spoon & Tamago, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Spoon & Tamago 253 Tompkins Ave Brooklyn, New York 11216 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.