air mail pouch by smil

What is even better than mail?! Mail that got your name on it :-)After many customers requested it, here comes the air mail envelope with space for yo..

Accessories: Pottery Barn Channing Mirror

From Julie:

New at Pottery Barn, the French deco, Jacques Adnet–inspired Channing Mirror (via BDDW Captain’s Mirror, we suspect) of beveled glass and polished nickel with faux-leather strap; $299.

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birdhouse caliber by elbform

There has never been a better residence for birds. It has also never been more exciting to wait for spring, especially when you don’t know who will be..

Accessories: French Wire Bottle Carrier

From Janet:

Made by a family firm in the Beaujolais region of France that has produced its traditional designs since 1936, the Wire Bottle Carrier is great for milk or wine bottles (and also as an impromptu floral centerpiece—filled with clear bottles, each holding a single bloom); £32 at the French House.

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Shopper’s Diary: Le Petit Atelier de Paris

From Julie:

Not far from last week’s Parisian Pied-a-Terre is Le Petit Atelier de Paris; a small workshop and boutique operated by two artists in the Marais. Their motto, “Du bonheur au quotidien” —”Happiness in the everyday”—is reflected in their charming, simple pottery and housewares.

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Drawings in steel

Simple line drawings in steel bar to be hung in interiors and exteriors.

1 Line Spice Rack by DESU DESIGN

Constructed from 1/4” thick brushed stainless steel bars, each piece is meticulously welded and finished to create a seamless line which appears..

Accessories: Chemistry in the Kitchen

From Sarah:

We like the current trend of using chemistry beakers and flasks in the kitchen. CB2 currently has some laboratory-inspired pieces on offer, but if you are looking for the real deal, check out Best Science Supplies.

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Above: Lisa Cohen photo

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Above: Here’s a clever idea for keeping herbs fresh; photo via Inmagine.

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Above: CB2 Beaker Glass Pitcher; $5.95. CB2 Decanter; on sale for $5.95 (down from $9.95).

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Above: Small Longneck Vases of durable chemistry glass; $2.95 to $3.95. We’d use them to decant vinegar and olive oil and top with a cork.

Storage: Kitchen Counter Tray

From Francesca & Julie:

One of our strategies for containing kitchen-counter clutter is a tray for olive oil, vinegar, salt—all the cooking essentials you need. That way you can keep everything close at hand but tidily corralled.

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Above: The sleek 5006 Tray, designed in 1982 by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass, is $120 at Unica Home for the small size (15.25 by 11 inches).

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Above: For a more rustic vibe (and more storage space), the 33-by-12-by-2-inch Galvanized Boot Tray is currently on sale for $29 at Smith & Hawken (down from $39).
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Above: The Mudroom Boot Tray from Williams-Sonoma has a slightly smaller profile (30 by 13 by 2 inches) and costs $49.95.

Slow Design: Nightwood Textiles

From Julie:

We’ve posted on Brooklyn-based Nightwood’s reincarnated furniture in the past; recently, we noticed they’ve added vintage textiles to their repertoire, such as this Chevron Pillow made of Romanian hemp, hemp canvas, and vintage linen.

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