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Make yourself comfortable.

USE
Chairigami
What: Durable, inventive three-ply cardboard desks, chairs, and tables ($70-$100) are all 100 percent recyclable and easy to assemble.
Why: Living out of a cardboard box never looked so good.
Where: Email getit@chairigami.com to order.

JOIN
The Monocle Order
What: Pay full price for your first pair of killer specs, then score 50 percent off the rest for life (up to twelve pairs a year).
Why: Flattop leather shades by Retrosuperfuture, Paul Frank’s framed cat eyes, and vintage aviators from Mayfourteenth.
Where: Online at monocleorder.com.

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STYLE
Bloomingdale’s
What: Fashion’s Night Out kicks off eleven days of nonstop fashion happenings.
Why: Trunk shows, beauty treatments, and live DJs whip your fall look into shape.
When: Sept. 8-18.
Where: Shop in-store or online at bloomingdales.com.

DRINK
Dean & Deluca Wines
What: The quality foods purveyor turns its Sauron-like eye to California reds and whites with an expertly edited selection that showcases detailed taste profiles, pairing notes, and tips from the vintners.
Why: Take the edge off with the namesake 2009 pinot noir by Couloir ($38), Kistler Sonoma Mountain chardonnay ($67), and many more (over time, of course).
Where: Online at deandeluca.com.

BAKE
The Cookiepedia
What: Turn yourself into a happy monster. Broken down into buttery, chocolaty, fancy, fruity, spicy, and nutty varietals, the reference-slash-cookbook ($12.50) tempts with great photos and space for your own notes.
Why: Find out what linzer, rugelach, and thumbprint cookies are. No regrets.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

Don’t feel like baking? Find out how you can get cookies delivered right to your door.

WATCH
L.A. in Bloom Cooking Webisodes
What: Gallery owner/writer/lifestyler extraordinaire Heather Taylor launches weekly videos of easy-peasy recipes with special guests (Jeana Sohn of Closet Visit, Jen Smith of Full Moon Pickles and Preserves).
Why: Guy Fieri and the rest of Food Network’s motley crew just aren’t quelling your cravings.
Where: Online at lainbloom.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Chairigami



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SAVE
Gap Fall Preview Pant Sale
What: New fits (try the wide-leg) and fabrics (think: plaid and pinstripe) start at $35.
Why: The seat of last year’s jeggings has stretched to your knees.
When: Going on now for a limited time.
Where: In stores and online at gap.com.