Mmm, is there anything more delicious than a simple slice of avocado with a little salt and pepper on it? Snacking on our favorite green fruit is all we can think about when we look at these Avocado Salt and Pepper Shakers ($40). More artsy... [More]
The weather is just not cooperating with our desire to welcome spring with open arms, so instead of frolicking outside in cotton dresses, we're creating a bright spring vibe in our warm, cozy homes by eating fresh salads off of the cheery Verdant Acres Dinnerware... [More]
Led by the unbelievably dreamy Alexander Purcell, interdisciplinary design studio APRRO is always coming up with quirky items. Their whimsical Sake Bomb ($98) looks like an expensive blowfish crossed with a WW II sea mine. Ah, it's Japanese and explosive, as the matching cups perch... [More]
Are these Kikkerland Mini Magnito Salt and Pepper Shakers ($10) a kitchen tool or a childrens' toy? Well... Both! The magnetized bottoms of these Hershey Kiss-shaped S&P shakers click together to form a spinning top that can be handed to wee 'uns to keep them... [More]
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We adore the idea of keeping a water pitcher and glass next to the bed for a quick sip when we wake up parched, but we'd never keep something as beautiful as this Amalia Carafe ($112) by Juliska on our bedside table for fear we'd... [More]
In a deluxe four piece gift box, the Claret Napkin Flowers ($60) is straight from a hot hostess's day dream. Lovely jewel tone fabric and leather have great texture that makes the hand-crafted appeal obvious on these budding beauties. Tie up anything with these blooms,... [More]
Serving sugar and milk for coffee or tea just got a lot more Euro thanks to the Newton Milk Sugar Set ($70) by gorgeous designer Tanja Sipilä. Gravity does the work in this clever two in one design. The gilded sugar bowl gracefully floats atop... [More]
We spotted the sleek straight lines and convex circle segments on the Mono Cimetric Tray ($75) and knew we'd found a seriously sci fi serving platter. Its futuristic curve cradles and showcases any edible tidbits we put on our table. Our next sushi party may... [More]
We're being sucked into a vortex of bright springy colors, and there ain't nothin' wrong with that! We've yet to decide whether this LBK-Twist Stripe Tumbler ($40) will sit on our desk as our new water glass, pencil cup, or maybe even a small vase.... [More]
The quickest way to class up your at-home meals (aside from putting your Cashew Chicken on a plate instead of eating it straight out of the box) is to swap the paper towels for some legit fabric napkins. Pomegranate Inc. has a great assortment of... [More]
For a bit of instant graphic glamor, arrange your table with the Black Florametric Tablemat ($18). We reckon these lasercut acrylic perspex dining aids will last us a lifetime, after all, the stencil reference is timeless. Armed with this strong organic pattern, we're climbing the... [More]
Bring a little bit of the outdoors in with the varying forest landscapes on these Tree Glasses ($61). Our inner artiste/bartender is coming out as we think about what beverages we could fill them with to look like realistic backgrounds. Tequila sunrise, anyone?... [More]
The grooved "fins" on Stephen Reed's Radiator Mugs ($24) serve more than an aesthetic purpose. If you've ever opened up your car engine or a computer tower, you've seen similar designs on parts that need to stay relatively cool so as not to break down.... [More]
Designed by Luciano Lorenzatti and handmade in Italy, the Chantilly Wine Decanter ($115) offers a deceptively simple aerator and decanter in one. The cone-shaped bottom not only gives your fingers a more secure grip as you pour, but, as wine is poured from the bottle... [More]
Waiting for the Spring sun to come 'round is like a suspense movie now that we've set our sights on the Roost Picnic Place Setting ($38). Our minds are wandering to a full blown picnic party decked out with hand-carved kikar wood utensils, hammered aluminum... [More]
It's such a hassle to have to take multiple trips from the kitchen to the patio. With the French Stacking Carafe/Glass Set ($29), you can hold your beverage (we suggest sangria, but water's fine too) and glasses in one hand, and a tray full of... [More]
We can get sloshed, dance up a storm, and not spill a drop with the PartyGlass ($Inquire). Sealed, and strawed, this bulbous vessel looks like it's meant for an astronaut, but party girls will like it too. Hello, red wine is dangerously delicious and a... [More]
It's about time someone came up with disposable tableware that is a)eco friendly, and b)gorgeous. Wasara Biodegradable Tableware ($10-18) is crafted from 100% renewable, tree-free sugar cane fiber, bamboo, and reed pulp, and look like a work of art. They're oil- and water-resistant, and safe... [More]
While picnic season may still be a few months out, we're already planning on using the oh-so-clever It's Not Paper! Plates ($17 for 4) for eating potato salad off of while we loll in the grass. The plates are melamine, and while they're not disposable,... [More]
Olive & Cocoa Dainty Champagne Flutes ($98) add a celebratory flair to any occasion - be it saluting a gal pal's promotion, a girl's night in, or just, hell, celebrating getting through another Monday! Slim & graceful, each of these six stemless flutes features a... [More]
Spooning snacks from the Kado Rice Bowl ($5) is especially satisfying. Crate and Barrel figured decorating a rice bowl with an Asian floral motif was only appropriate, and for five bones, we'll cave to our inner yuppie just this once. The footed detail and hand-finished... [More]
Ahoy, there, matey! Add some sinking ships and icebergs to your next vodka on the rocks with ice cubes made with Gin & Titonic Ice Trays. ($18) While we can't promise you'll never let go of your drink, Jack Daniels, you will be rewarded with... [More]
Stores everywhere are ixnay-ing astic-play ags-bay, and it's about time your lunch followed suit. Graze Organic Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags ($24-38 for sets of 3-5) are made from 100% certified organic cotton and printed by hand with water-based inks. Use each bag a few... [More]
Coasters add a bit of character to our drab coffee table, so we're always searching for ones that have some style. These Marimekko Unikko Coasters ($13 for 6) add instant cheer with their bright color and make us smile every time we lift our glass.... [More]
Ok, ok, we don't need this Michael Aram Gold Lemon Pitcher ($275), and at that price, we're definitely not going to buy one (unlike other things we don't need but still buy), but what a fab design! Wouldn't it be great to fill with lemonade...or,... [More]
Ooh! We dig the personality in this Hobnail Bowl ($98). It reminds us of a sea urchin, and is so much prettier than our beat up serving bowls. We think it would be lovely with some floating flowers or candles if you won't be serving... [More]
For your next dinner party, set the table with a Riddle Table Cloth ($50, available for pre-order). Printed with 300 riddles (with some empty spaces for plates), it serves as a great conversation starter (and head scratcher) for gatherings where not everyone's acquainted. Don't worry,... [More]
A neutral-colored coffee cup nestled between manila folders and piles of paper on our beige desk is pretty much begging to get knocked over in our bleary a.m. state. You'd have to literally have your eyes closed to miss this bright Origo Mug ($25). It... [More]
We've dubbed this the Pimp Cup of Ice Cream and are we're debating gluing crystals onto ours - too much? The heart shaped spoon that comes with the Big Love Ice Cream Bowl ($54) indicates that perhaps you'd be sharing your sweet treat with your... [More]
Admit it: you still don't like it when foods touch & mix together on your dinner plate. It's okay, sometimes we do, too. Regress back to childhood food phobias with a Cafeteria Cup & Tray ($4 for cup, $10 for tray) and revel in your... [More]
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In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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