There is something so chic about using a brown paper bag for gift wrapping.  Not only is it the Lazy Hostess way to avoid the tricky and time consuming task of packing up your presents, it’s somehow effortlessly stylish.  On Etsy, we discovered a collection of Japanese design products that…
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Green thumb optional.  For those wanting to grow their own herbs but lack any gardening skills (or an actual garden), Bamboo Grow Pots by Potting Shed Creations are an ingenious solution. The handmade, sustainable bamboo pots come with organic soil and your choice of herb seeds including Lavender, Oregano,…
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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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We all know the expression, “you are what you eat.”  Now what you choose to eat off may also reflect your unique personality. In a step away from the traditional, Ink Dish is a tabletop company that collaborates with cutting edge design partners to create original collections of dishware.
The collection…
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It’s a family affair.  Since 1914, the Russ clan has been providing New Yorkers with smoked fish as well as other appetizers that have made them part of the city’s cultural heritage.
Dropping into the Russ & Daughters landmark shop in the Lower East Side, which has been in the same…
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Leave it to one of the city’s chicest entrepreneurs to turn her weekend hobby into a cool new business.  Ria Browne, best known as the founder of Mella, the flip flop and beach accessories brand, and more recently as a partner at Mayle, took a well deserved break from the…
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With holiday season in full swing, everyone has eating, drinking and partying on the brain.  Now’s the time to thank your favorite hostess, who has been tirelessly entertaining you all year long, with some gorgeous gifts.  No doubt any of these could make a featured appearance at an upcoming celebration.
Ice,…
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This holiday season, let’s revisit the basics in a green way.  Here are three tips to get you started on your shopping for the green peeps in your life.
Tip 1/ Plan ahead.  Last minute madness inevitably means compromising everything.  There’s nothing quite like paying too much for irresponsibly made items…
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Lighting a candle – whether for a private vigil or a lively party – can change the energy in a room.  With a candle in a glassybaby votive , the gesture can contribute to improving a person’s life.  Created by Lee Rhodes, a cancer survivor who wanted to find a…
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Many of life’s big moments are marked by a great bottle of wine (or two).  For the nostalgic, you can now cherish the memory even further by sending those special bottles to Wine Punts who will transform them into unique drinking glasses.
The Colorado Springs company has been creating these beautiful…
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There is a certain beauty in imperfections, especially when it comes to the handmade pieces of American potter, Frances Palmer.  Based in Connecticut, Palmer is known for her irreverently shaped tableware and accessories including vases, footed bowls and cake plates all adorned with whimsical details.  For private clients, Palmer throws…
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Opposites attract.  This pair of ceramic mugs, one white and one black, are hand painted with a delicate dandelion design in the reverse color.  Heat sealed and dishwasher safe, they would make an affordable gift for a housewarming or an appropriate gift for a co-worker.
The collection, which includes plates and…
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