Link Mugs: For the Clumsy Among Us
The other day we were at a diner with a half-dozen friends and the busboy came to clear our table-full of plates. Our attention wandered away from the conversation as we focused on the way he stacked...
The other day we were at a diner with a half-dozen friends and the busboy came to clear our table-full of plates. Our attention wandered away from the conversation as we focused on the way he stacked...
We were excited months ago when we discovered that Heath Ceramics would be opening a showroom in LA. The iconic ceramic company has been creating design staples for 60 years out of their Sausalito fa...
To add to yesterday's classic neutral tabletop we found some newer all-white ceramic pieces from one of our favorite small companies, Perch!. We love Perch because everything is handmade, and it look...
Tart is a lovely store. We love when people specialize, and Tart does just that by limiting itself to the tabletop (and the lighting above the table). The store is filled with beautiful (and pricey...
We envy talented artists who can create beautiful compositions of fruits for paintings and artwork. Thankfully, a clever designer by the name of Thorsten Van Elten has created a still life that even ...
We first spotted these beautiful handmade tiny text bowls at a friend's wedding reception (they were holding the place cards and a forget-me-not flower). After checking around online, we finally foun...
These gorgeous pieces are not bracelets. They're actually napkin rings! Designed by Sara Finn, they're made of thin wood veneer that is laser cut. We're loving the almost lace-like quality......
You'll have to excuse us, because we're really getting way too into melamine, and we know it. But we can't help that so many people are making great melamine dishware and that we've got summertime on...
Unbreakable, sleek and fun. These melamine trays from NotNeutral are perfect for hosting a garden party or for use on a landing strip or desktop to keep odds and ends from spreading everywhere. Our ...
Remember those fun pop-up books from your childhood? Take that idea, incorporate it into a 19"x13" party paper placemat made of 100% recycled paper (30% postconsumer fiber and 70% preconsumer wastepap...
Nothin' says lovin' like a little dessert... and with Valentine's just a few days away, the always clever folks at Alessi have just the bowl to share a little frozen delight with. This Big Love Ice Cr...
Fluid form and function! In a world of mostly round or rectangular, this Aalto serving tray by iitala brings a more organic touch to the table. Inspired by the footprint of Alvar Aalto's famous Wavy ...
We're not sure why, but we're still being drawn to yellow and black color combinations lately (as previously mentioned on this post). It just feels fresh right now, especially when we see things like...
[ Photo from RetroModern ] For those of you who want an alternative to a bowl of fruit for your kitchen counter, why not try this centerpiece from Alessi? The Fruit Loop bowl not only stores your ...
Hate to admit it but I still have a lot of shopping left to do. Lots. And the last thing I want is to find myself battling it out on the promenade. Yesterday's Best LA Last Minute Gift post insp...
Oddly one of our biggest indulgences in the winter is continuing to buy fresh herbs. It might not seem like much, but they make such a difference in a dish and when we shell out for them we run the...
Créativité is a "portal for French creativity" and aims to show that France is still spry, prolific, and ebullient, that the French have not lost their moxie; they radiate verve, zip, ...
Mad for Plaid? The November 2007 issue of Domino features a whole editorial on the Tartan Plaid trend. While a whole wall of plaid may be a bit much for our decor tastes, we could surely find room f...
If we learned anything yesterday it's that you can never have too many bowls. We're in love with these Pieter Stockmans Nesting Bowls we spied over at Rose and Radish. They look beautiful nested w...
Just in time for the holidays! The season for entertaining is upon us and Retropia has just the vintage-ware that we're looking for....
Shiny & Whimsical. These Parisan Cockatoo Ornaments at West Elm are a fun way to add a little holiday shine, without all the traditional holiday color. Although these ornaments are intended to go on...
We got a tipoff this morning that even more has been added to one of our favorite new etsy shops....
A touch of the French countryside? With all the minimal white plates out there, it's nice to see a little something rustic....
Need an quick houswarming present? How about these quirky cute cutting boardsfrom Olze and Wilkens that have laser-engraved illustrations like scooters, skiers, and divers? ...
A little birdy told us... about these super cute Sparrow Salt and Pepper shakers. There is a slight graphic quality to the way these hand painted guys that remind us of something the late great Char...