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Black Cake

“Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapers her island home under
suspicion of murder.”

Author: Charmaine Wilkerson
Published: 2022

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A glazed donut topped with chopped pistachios inside a pink box on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a round flatbread topped with sliced figs, almonds, and sugar on a wooden surface.

Tartine

East Harlem, NYC

  • Small batch, fresh Belgian mousse

  • Five delicious flavors.

Au Rythme du Pain

Montpellier, France

  • Boulangerie de longue fermentation

  • Daily calendar of breads, season magic

Birdee

Brooklyn, NY - The Refinery at Domino

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.
A 2024 calendar with individual pages for each month, featuring botanical illustrations and printed in Brooklyn, surrounded by pages for January to August 2024 and a central page with a fern illustration.
Storefront of Foursided, a vintage card and gift shop at night, with interior visible through large glass windows and a lit sign.

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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