Savon de Marseille, the iconic bottle of French soap made famous by its fresh, all natural scents and bold, minimalist typeface, has been redesigned in celebration of the brand’s 20th Anniversary.  La Companie de Provence commissioned Marseille artist, Stephan Muntaner, to create original illustrations, that spoke to the creative culture…
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Indulge in your chocolate fantasy.  Vosges Drinking Chocolates, intended to be savored in tiny sips, can certainly be served hot but we prefer them chilled.  The Couture Cocoas Gift Box ($55) includes three unique and incredible flavors:  Bianca, white chocolate with lemon myrtle, lavender flowers and vanilla; Aztec Elixer, dark…
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Imagine the dreamy glow of these candles illuminating your al fresco dinner table this summer. Created by Parisian design company Tse & Tse, The Night Igloo is made of delicate porcelain that is crafted into a thin shell to cover your tea light candles.   Not only do they protect the…
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Forget about the fancy fruit garnish, the coolest way to dress up your cocktails this summer is with a little bling inside your glass.  Cool Jewels by Fred Products are ice cubes that come in the shape of faceted gemstones.  Made of food-grade silicon, the ice cube tray features six…
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Make an impression at your next night of networking with Brooklyn Social Cards, the latest venture from Breck Hostetter of Sesame Letterpress and Rebecca Kutys of Moontree Letterpress.  Created out of a demand for their elegant business and social cards, the two designers streamlined the ordering process by putting it…
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From the Seattle design studios of Jamie Iacoli and Brian McAllister comes an industrial inspired collection of furniture, lighting and design objects. We especially love their mini pedestals which are made from vintage brass candlesticks found in thrift stores.  The unique candlesticks are sand blasted and powder coated (given an…
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It may be surprising to know that some of the most delicious olive oil in the world comes from a 550 acre ranch in Northern California. McEvoy Ranch, located in the rolling hills just west of Petaluma, produces a Tuscan style extra virgin olive oil that is medium bodied…
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Leave it to the French to come up with one of the most mouthwatering flavor pairings of all time – sweet caramel and salt. Petite Bouchée, an artisanal candy maker in Los Angeles, pays homage to salted caramels – the traditional treat from Brittany – by following French techniques of…
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Make happy hour a stylish and simple affair by filling a Michael Aram nut bowl or olive dish with a selection of savories to accompany your favorite cocktails. We like this little hand hammered olive bowl from the Bronzed Botanical Collection.
“I love the idea of an object’s function being…
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