CULTURE CAPSULE

MOTR® FULL-BODY TRAINING SYSTEM
Think of MOTR as your personal time capsule. This compact, all-in-one workout system saves you a trip to the gym and gives you back precious time. There are only two components, and they store inside the unit. I wondered if it were too good to be true. So, when the box arrived, I ignored the instruction manual and put it to the intuition test. It passed with flying colors. It requires no fiddly assembly—just click the bar in place and tackle a full-body workout. The innovative—adjustable weight—design allows you to work out in eight different positions targeting balance, core, agility, upper body, lower body, standing, and planks. Use the 20 different tutorial flashcards included in the shipment, check out their website, or just replicate your usual gym routine. I’d classify myself as a lifelong fitness fan and admit I was surprised. The flashcards keep me from getting into a rut!
Perfect for: Those who value a mid-day work-from-home workout, people with limited indoor space, a vacation cabin home gym, and anyone who hates going to the gym on a snowy day.
Info:pilates.com

GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL
GUILLOCHE FOUNTAIN PEN
Graf Von Faber-Castell has been innovating and crafting fine writing instruments since 1761. The Guilloche fountain pens are especially tactile with their understated ciselé (grain-like) pattern. The inherent elegance of the fountain pen evokes a sense of tradition – and unspoken loyalty to the written word. In fact, the brand shares on their website that, “Manufacturing such a nib is an elaborate process involving over a hundred steps.” Some aspects of the elaborate process are even done by hand. In fact, the 18-carat gold nib is run in by hand. This hands-on craftsmanship ensures and preserves a decades-long dedication to quality. In hand, the pen is well-balanced. The flow of ink across the paper is nothing short of effortless. It glides like a ballerina across the page, laying forth your inked message with absolute grace.
Perfect for:
People who adore the beauty of the written word, those who collect fine desk accessories, and anyone partial to traditional craftsmanship.
Info: graf-von-faber-castell.us

PELA’S LOMI COMPOSTER
If you’re new to the idea of composting, it’s easy. Collect and allow food scraps to break down naturally to create nutrient-dense soil. Composting has significant benefits even if you don’t have a vast garden. It reduces the volume in our landfills and even reduces the “stink” of your kitchen garbage. However, it can be challenging to collect the scraps and compost food scraps – especially if you don’t have extra outdoor space. With its innovative design, Pela’s indoor composter, Lomi solves that issue. I’m no scientist, so here’s the straightforward overview—add scraps, push the button, wait 3-5 hours, dump out the compost. I’ve been composting traditionally for years, and I was totally blown away. There are three settings – eco-express (3-5 hours), Lomi-approved (best for compostable packaging, 5-8 hours), or Grow (retains the highest level of soil nutrients, 24 hours). I added coffee grounds, vegetable scraps, and a few aging cucumbers for the test run. I had nothing but fully-dried flakes of soil-ready composted materials in just over three hours. It’s a wonderful addition to a large kitchen or even a workshop or utility space.
Perfect for: Those who have indoor plants, balcony veggies, or full-blown garden beds, people who want to reduce their carb footprint, and anyone who appreciates innovative design.
Info: pela.earth