In a world where summer used to mean fending for my life against blood-sucking insects and the “Real Feel” hitting 20 degrees higher than the recorded 95 degrees, dare I say my first one spent in LA’s famously scorching San Fernando Valley was actually quite pleasant. I have central air, I have a community pool (one that often feels more like a bathtub, but still), I can walk outside without feeling cloaked in humidity. I did quickly learn, though, that the higher heat index here is no joke — and I have a deeply unfortunate high-waisted bathing suit tan line halfway down my stomach to prove it. But enough about the weather – I have very little desire to acknowledge our planet boiling over like a well-salted pot for rigatoni on my paraphernalia newsletter.
Chica Mala x Good Juju Ceramic Tray Set
Created in collaboration with Chica Mala (roughly translated to “bad girl”), this ceramic tray set from Good Juju is a ritualistic way to roll up while honoring the spirit and community of what you’re smoking. Skillfully crafted by over 30 artisan families in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, Chica Mala works to ensure a direct contribution to the livelihood and sustainability of indigenous communities whose jobs are threatened by the fast fashion economy.
Whether a balcony staple or a bedside tradition, your sesh set-up should reflect your sensibilities. Drawing from traditional Mayan styles, you may not be able to tell the difference between this geometric pattern and a Magic Eye – especially when you’re high.
You can find the Chica Mala x Good Juju Ceramic Tray Set exclusively on their website for $99.
Fashion Kush - The Stash Bag
It’s rare to find a vessel with all of the benefits of a traditional stash bag (smell resistance, organizational pockets, padded to protect delicate goods) that can match your outfit. Squint a bit and you might mistake it for Marc Jacobs; this discreet puffer bag is offered in chic iterations of black and white to go with all of your accessories. It even has a cross-body shoulder strap to never slow you down on the move.
You can find the Fashion Kush Stash Bag for $50 on their site.
Pink Stundenglass
Eagle-eyed readers of this newsletter might remember that my only complaint with the Stundenglass was its ultra-masculine brand collaborations and thus product design. This month, the brand dove head first into Barbie mania (amongst many of their peers) to release a hot pink, self-branded version of the classic shape.
When I say I want this SO bad…my god. I myself am not a weed Instagram baddie, though my followers know that it lives in my heart and jumps out every time I get a chance to try some weed seltzer. This encapsulates the spirit so well, I can already imagine myself setting up my phone on a rock as I film myself in a bikini, ripping bong as I slip into a lagoon.
The Pink Stundenglass is available on their site for $599.95 (I know).
Empire Glassworks Under the Sea Puffco Proxy Attachment
I’m obsessed with the concept of the Puffco Proxy — a tiny portable “oven” made for ripping dabs on the go — but I’m not obsessed with the aesthetic. Shaped like a Sherlock pipe and offered only in neutral tones, it doesn’t quite appeal to my preferred sense of stoned whimsy. That’s where Empire Glassworks comes in. This adorable under-the-seascape filled with colorful fish and glass-blown barnacles allows you to slip the travel-sized pod directly into this custom case to enjoy concentrates in style no matter where you go.
You can find the Under the Sea Puffco Proxy attachment (along with other themes like bees, enchanted forest, and cacti) on the Empire Smokes site for $200.
IC Glass Viper Vessel Joint Holder
I must speak my truth: I’m not a big fan of joints. I have a multitude of reasons (another column for another time), but the most important is that they simply do not taste good. While I have found relief in some botanically-infused options, glass joint holders allow the smoke a longer path to cool before reaching you — improving the taste and weird tingling feeling on the inside of your cheeks. Not only that, but they look cool as hell. This pink python features a golden hood and matching spots throughout that inhales your smoke before you do: offering a modern, reptilian twist on the age-old shotgun.
You can get your own for $30 at IC Glass.