This holiday-style roundup highlights a mix of summer items, from a new novel to fashion, accessories, and edible cocktails. It opens with Dror Mishani’s latest book, “The Penultimate Opportunity,” described as a fast-paced read featuring Eli, a widowed translator; Lia, a cellist; a dog named Felix who drives the plot; an on-duty police investigator, lies and guilt. The item asks whether illusion and deception are necessary to sustain our relationships. Price: 88 shekels.
Among the food and drink suggestions is “Biss Cocktail,” alcoholic jelly cubes that pop in the mouth in familiar cocktail flavors such as gin and tonic, Aperol Spritz, Kir Royale and Midori Sour. Anna Konzman Rosenberg and Aviv Shar-El launched Jam Bites during the war, saying they wanted to create something sweet, aesthetic and comforting. The cubes can be ordered for private entertaining or large events, starting at 550 shekels for 60 pieces.
The fashion picks include the “Diane” one-piece swimsuit from Palette, designed by Moran Yosef. It is a classic, relaxed strapless style with internal silicone, removable padding, body ruching and a decorative flower at the top, plus an optional neck tie. It costs 649 shekels. Also featured is “Akko,” a checked cotton dress from Etaa, with a loose fit, breathable fabric and pockets, priced at 490 shekels.
For sun protection, Sunway offers a wide-brimmed hat that rolls into a cone shape. The brand was founded by Anat Yahav 29 years ago, originally in search of protection from the sun’s rays. The hat blocks more than 98% of UV radiation, is reversible, and costs 100 shekels. Other items include Zara’s woven rubber ballet flats, a mother-of-pearl seashell necklace with olive-green leather by designer Hila Hilo Marani, who recently opened a studio at 16 Montefiore Street in Tel Aviv, and a brightly colored handmade Guanabana bag, woven by women in Peru and Colombia. The roundup ends with MOSTO’s neon luggage tag, a practical, stylish travel accessory made of durable Perspex that can be personalized with a name, phone number or email.
