The (Long) Weekender: 09.04.15

By Greg Moniz

Vermont Vino: Maple syrup takes a back seat as the Green Mountain State explores its viniculture. | The New York Times |

Brutal Brazil: A Bauhaus alum designed this Brutalist Sao Paolo apartment in the 1940s, and a 2015 facelift restores its practical, simple, and clean beauty. | yatzer |

Restless Rio: Brazil's other major city, Rio de Janeiro, is a traveler's delight as it prepares for the Olympics. | Travel |

Eau de Diptyque: One of our favorite French candlemakers just released their new line of fragrances. | Selectism |

Ball Out: Solid-brass is combined with three precious metals for a seriously simple and beautiful ballpoint pen from Minimalux. | Minimalux |