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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For a shopper with the patience to rummage and an expert eye, a flea market can be filled with hidden treasures. Fortunately for most, Eddie Ross, former design editor of Martha Stewart Living and contestant on Bravo’s Top Design, has already done the work by curating a collection of vintage…
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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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A fast paced lifestyle means that you always have to be ready to go.  Whether you are heading to an impromptu picnic or grabbing a take-out lunch, portable and reusable tableware is a great alternative to disposable plastics. To-Go Ware features a smart-looking set of portable bamboo utensils including 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…
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There are times when you may sacrifice form in favor of function but never in the case of Bodum.  The minimalist brand from Copenhagen, best known for their French Coffee Press, has been creating beautiful and affordable products for everyday life since 1944. Bodum’s new Cool Collection features a standout…
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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…
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Inspired by Victorian Cabinets of Curiosity, the ceramic dinnerware collection by artist Laura Zindel Lauterbach and her husband features exquisitely hand drawn images of spiders, snakes, ladybugs, butterflies and beetles that adorn everything from serving platters to water pitchers. Each piece of earthenware is made by hand with non-toxic low…
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Susan Feldman and Alison Gelb Pincus are the kind of entrepreneurs that any self-respecting home enthusiast envies. From arranging their own flowers, to creating home accoutrements fit for a spread on Design*Sponge seemingly out of thin air, the business partners definitely have a knack for home décor. Fortunately, with their…
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When you visit the studio of uber talented David Monn, a designer best known for planning events such as the Costume Gala at the Met, you always leave amazed by his luxurious creations.  What was surprising about a recent wedding salon that he hosted, with industry notables such as Cathy…
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A simple white place setting can be transformed from minimalist to whimsical with the addition of just one decorative piece. These porcelain owl plates, designed by notable illustrator Klaus Haapaniemi for iittala, the luxury Scandanavian tabletop company, feature colorful Nordic patterns based on the mystical forest. Inspired by Finnish folklore…
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