Whimsical, imaginative and a little bit cheeky are ways to describe the designs of the talented David Stark.  His latest project isn’t a corporate event or lavish wedding but a one-month “surprise ambush” of Nina Freudenberger’s Nolita store, Haus Interior. Inspired by a wood worker’s atelier, Wood Shop is one…
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It’s no wonder why Japanese stationery products always have a cult following – they are unique, high quality and inspire DIY creativity!  We have fallen for Washi tape, a multi-purpose adhesive tape that comes in all sorts of colors from pastels to bold neon and patterns that range from delicate…
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Cookies made by happy people make people happy.  The philosophy of baker Eleni Gianpoulos of Eleni’s has proven right since she launched her company back in 1996.  Her “conversation cookies,” in the shapes of animals, fruits, flowers and coveted everyday items have delighted dessert lovers both young and old as…
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Washing your hands before dinner is an unusual experience when the soap is actually shaped like little hands.  Made of all natural glycerin, the Handsoaps, which are made by hand) by Marie Gardeski, started out as an art project during graduate school. After completing an installation of 2500 doll-like hands…
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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, Basil…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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