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Friday
Jul022010

wood trays//

Since the lovely article about us came out on Remodelista the other day we have had a lot of requests for information about these wood trays...which are indeed beautiful. They are hand-turned from Sheesham wood (also known as Indian Rosewood) which is a fast-growing hardwood, sourced from sustainable managed plantations. They come as a set of five: the smallest at 8" in diameter up to the largest at 16".

Set of 5 sheesham wood trays @ $189 / 8"D - 16"D

Wood pieces should be gently hand-washed with soap and water and left to air-dry thoroughly before putting away (moisture left in the wood can encourage microbial growth). To periodically sanitize the piece, mix three tablespoons vinegar with one cup water, rinse the entire item with the solution, and then  clean as above. Regular use  brings out the natural oils and they should not be put in the dishwasher or left to soak in water as this strips the oils from the wood, causing them to dry out and possibly crack. To keep the wood conditioned and to prevent warping or cracking, occasionally rub with refined food-grade mineral oil, let it sit for up to 30 minutes, and then wipe off the excess.

Saturday
Jun262010

gorgeous cutipol back in stock//

Cutipol cutlery, manufactured in Portugal over many generations by the Ribeiro family, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail, from the judicious selection of raw materials to the ergonomic form and practical design. Black resin handles and hand-polished stainless steel heads. Dishwasher safe.

Noor 5-piece cutlery set @ $75. / knife 9" long

Goa 5-piece cutlery set @ $75. / knife 9" long

chopstick set with rest @ $25. / 8.75" long

Tuesday
Jun152010

black + white in color//

A pair of vintage wrought iron chairs...

$350. / set of two

Hand-painted Moroccan ceramic bowls with silver accents...

moroccan bowls @ $130. (16" dia / 4" high)

Set of three hand-painted temple boxes...

set of 3 @ $85. (largest - 11.5" square x 8.5" high)

Sunday
Jun132010

father's day//

If there's one thing I've noticed while observing those who come into the shop it's this...men love this teapot! It's made of cast iron, it'll last forever, it's a one-step wonder of traditional-meets-modern technology, it looks beautiful just sitting on the stove...what's not to love!

As a special gift to the guys we are offering this fantastic piece for only $99...now through Father's Day (June 20th).

Staub theiere (regularly @ $139.00)

Saturday
Jun122010

ottomania//

Turkish lanterns: The tops and bottoms are made of tin-coated copper, the body in between with coiled wire covered in unbleached cotton. Each lantern contains a small holder for a candle. The holder can easily be replaced by a light bulb, turning the lantern into a lamp.

large (9" dia) @ $64.00 / small (6.5" dia) @ $48.00

Olive soap chains: A mixture of traditional olive oil soap and herbs, these decorative chains are handmade in Aleppo, Syria. This pure soap is excellent for people suffering from skin problems...you can even wash your clothes with it.

chamomile or lavender @ $22.00

Hamam bowls: These handmade and authentically shaped hamam bowls will beautifully decorate a bathroom or any room. Made of brass-ware coated with tin.

hamam bowl (7.5" dia) @ $36.00

Hamam towels: These Turkish towels with hand-knotted fringe are woven with a wooly kind of cotton which absorbs moisture very well and feels soft and luxurious.

small (22" x 12") @ $14.00 / medium (38" x 22") @ $22.00 / large (62" x 37") @ $38.00

Friday
May282010

more cool from reed + rader//

Thursday
May272010

quietly sexy humanoid//

Task is not really a shoe store but when I saw this fantastic pair from Humanoid...one of our favorite lines from The Netherlands...in the showroom I just couldn't resist...and they are now in the store! Without screaming for attention, they are quietly sexy and generally drop-dead gorgeous!

Humanoid Woody sandal @ $495. now on sale for $395. (20% off)...while they last!

We also have these very cute pants and shorts in stock...and more.

Humanoid Saigon pant @ $186. + Utopia knit tee @ $116.

Humanoid Sparta wrap short @ $178.

Thursday
May202010

around the house//

Thursday
May062010

N3rd Block Party Sale//

Saturday
May012010

Lovi postcards//

These lovely flat-packed 3-dimensional postcards are designed by Anne Paso for Lovi of Finland. They come to life when the pieces are popped out and put together to create these imaginative shapes. Made of birch plywood and packaged to be sent through the mail. Package includes directions for assembly.

Heart available in natural birch, pink and dark red @ $12.50 / flat dimensions: 5.5" x 3.75"

Bird available in black, natural birch and green @ $20.00 / flat dimensions: 9" x 5"

Pig available in pink and natural birch @ $24.00 / flat dimensions: 10.5" x 5.25"