Home for the Holidays
Music, tech, and books to heat up the long winter
Our editors select the season’s best tech, fashion, music, books, and more to spread good cheer and heat up the long winter.
Limited-Edition Les Paul
Based on the iconic Gibson Les Paul, this limitededition, full-size starter guitar by Epiphone is available in six different finishes and comes with a case, strap, cables, and amp. Plug in and start shredding right away. Epiphone.com $179
‘Rolling Stone’ Style
Head out in a T-shirt emblazoned with Rolling Stone’s classic 1996 Tupac Shakur cover, or a hoodie featuring the RS logo; The Illustrated Portraits collects 200-plus illustrations that have graced our pages. RollingStone.com From $48
Vintage Pics, New Tricks
Canon’s IVY CLIQ+2 instant camera has a cool throwback look, and it saves a digital copy of your shots on a memory card. Amazon.com $129.99
Upgrade Your Vinyl
Get the most out of your vinyl with Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon EVO turntable. The deck comes in five colors and was designed to be both sleek and sturdy, so it looks as good as it sounds. Project-Audio.com $499
American Blanket
Inspired by the Grateful Dead’s Fillmore Auditorium shows, this cool, cozy throw blanket is adorned with the band’s iconic lightning-bolt logo. Slowtide.co $145
Next-Generation Gaming
Brand-new from Microsoft, the Xbox Series S is compact, powerful, and capable of playing hundreds of Xbox One games right out of the box. Microsoft.com $299.99
Traveling Movie Night
Nebula’s Mars II Pro portable projector is a 150-inch HD screen that can fit neatly inside a backpack. It has surprisingly robust dual speakers built in, and can stream apps like Netflix and Hulu. SeeNebula.com $419.99
Best Buds
Apple’s AirPods Pro are still the best pair of wireless earbuds on the market, as comfortable for work as they are durable for workouts. ANC technology helps dial in the music — while tuning out noise. Apple.com $249
Affordable Big Screen
Boasting excellent picture quality and a sleek design, TCL’s 55-inch 6-Series 4K TV should be the centerpiece of any home-theater system. Amazon.com $694.50
Past Treasures
Historic jazz label Blue Note continues its Tone Poet reissue series with gorgeous 180-gram editions of rare LPs by greats like Chet Baker and Duke Ellington. BlueNote.com $35
Secret Stash
This little Session Pipe is classy and convenient, with a silicone case that fits onto a belt so you can take it hiking or camping. SessionGoods.com $40
Dreamy Drops
Wind down with this relaxing tincture. Bloom Farms’ formula combines CBD oil with hemp-derived CBN for a mellow high and a blissful night’s sleep. BloomFarmsCBD.com $95
Portable Beats
The Woburn II looks like an amp, but it’s actually an excellent-sounding Bluetooth speaker. The Woburn brings the bass and comes with a carrying strap that makes it extra portable. MarshallHeadphones.com $499.99
Futuristic Fitness Tracker
By measuring heartbeat, movement, and sleep, the Whoop Strap offers personalized instructions on how to stay healthy. The wristband is free, with a Whoop subscription starting at $30 a month. Whoop.com