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…
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Give Love.  Give Luck.  Give Wisdom.  At Chewing the Cud, they believe that gifts should be given to cherished friends with a positive message.  Hand printed on 100% organic cotton with soy based inks, these reusable fabric gift wraps are brightly patterned and include these meaningful phrases. Based in San…
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As any social butterfly will tell you, sometimes the most memorable evenings come out of accepting a last minute invitation.  But, attending a spontaneous dinner party or cocktail soiree will leave you little time to wrap a hostess gift, let alone find an appropriate card. Sesame Letterpress offers a charming…
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For artisan popcorn maker Jean Arnold, perfection can be found in the details.  Named after the optimal Fahrenheit temperature for popping corn, her company 479 Popcorn, launched in 2008, revives the tradition of making small batches of popcorn by hand in heavy copper kettles. Reflecting her training at Le Cordon…
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A decadent pillar of black bees wax embedded with an opulent gold wax cameo, Le Cierge Imperial candle was originally created in limited edition to commemorate the christening of Napolean’s son.  Created by the legendary candle purveyor, Cire Trudon, this unscented candle would make a dramatic centerpiece for a dinner…
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Function meets beauty with TapeSwell, the industrial packing tape strong enough for shipping boxes  yet pretty enough to use for decorative wrapping.   The tape comes in a wide range of original patterns from Birdy Bright, a colorful and charming bird print to Emerald Cut (shown right), which is bold and…
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A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a haute pâtisserie for macarons.  Those obsessed with the delicate French cookie can now satisfy their cravings at Paulette Macarons, a chic pastry shop located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Paulette Koumetz and her award-winning chef, Christophe Michalak, have…
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The search for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift can lead you through a mine field full of candy hearts, stuffed bears and fussy bouquets all of which feel a little more saccharine than sentimental. For an elegant yet inexpensive alternative, we turned to our friends at Ron Wendt Design, who…
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Home fragrance has gone haute with the launch of Nest Fragrances, a collection of 12 uniquely scented candles by Laura Slatkin. Known for her custom collections for private label clients, Slatkin has worked for years with the top arbiters of style including, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior and Tory Burch. With…
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Lighting a few candles can create instant ambiance at your next party. But, while you cast a warm glow over your guests, the paraffin that is burning may be emitting toxins into the air. 3R Living, an eco-minded lifestyle store based in Brooklyn, sells a collection of stylish home accessories…
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Looking for an unconventional gift for a chocolate lover? The latest creation by Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat, combines the unlikely flavors of applewood smoked bacon and milk chocolate in an even more unexpected form – a flying pig. Originally created as a wedding favor for her friend’s nuptials,…
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Spending a weekend at someone’s beach house? Be the guest that is always welcomed back by bringing a set of monogrammed coasters for your gracious host. Known for their crisp patterns and vibrant colors, IOMOI’s glass coasters can dress up any table. They are the perfect place for a minty…
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