10 Things That Make the Founders of Goodee Happy

Byron and Dexter Peart love Miles Davis and sustainably made chairs.

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Welcome to 10 Things, where we ask our favorite creatives and tastemakers to share what brings joy to their lives (because it might enhance yours, too).Twins Byron and Dexter Peart founded the eco-conscious, artisan-championing online shop Goodee in 2019. Based out of Montreal, they aim to “work exclusively with artisans and products that make a strong social or environmental impact” through the brand’s own designs as well as curated ethical goods sourced from makers around the globe. Here, they share the 10 things that make them happy, from Domino‘s Summer issue. 

What better way to introduce kids to sustainability than with a chair crafted from recycled toys?

The colors and textures of Belize’s Matachica Resort (which we redesigned) brings as much joy as the Belizean people themselves.

As dedicated disciples of Dieter Rams’s “10 Principles of Good Design,” we are constantly inspired by this tome.

No trip to Stockholm is complete without a visit to home emporium Svenskt Tenn. We get lost in the fabric room with its dozens of archival prints.

A carryall that does double duty, from office to farmers’ market, and is handmade by refugees in Italy, who can use our support now more than ever.

Miles Davis’s trailblazing record, at the top of our playlists for decades, sets a pitch-perfect calm, cool, and collected mood.

There’s no need to trade comfort for style with these classic, responsibly produced sneakers.

We discovered young German artist Brian de Graft’s seemingly childlike yet masterfully precise works on Instagram.

These woven baskets, hand-sculpted by female artisans in Ghana, are one of our go-to gifts.

Having always lived close to each other, we both chose Habitat 67—Moshe Safdie’s modular masterpiece—to call home.

To read the full story—including exclusive home tours, our ultimate outdoor living guide, and 252 bright ideas for channeling your happy place—buy the Summer issue online and subscribe here.