4. small gear clock Observe the gears turning inside this exposed clock while it steadily keeps time. Rests upon a desk or can be mounted on a wall.
5. MAKR one wallet The One Wallet is a single pocket card holder for cards and folded cash. The curves of the opening mimic the natural position of thumb and forefinger when removing cards.
7. black deck of cards A deck of cards entirely in black. The design, particularly for Jokers, Kings, Queens and Jacks, also add another unique touch.
8. vintage smiths wall clocks Some are domestic, others industrial. At the time of writing we even have some fantastic and huge 75cm factory clocks amongst our stock. All clocks are professionally restored and work perfectly.
I started baking last night – Honey Ginger Snaps for those of you interested – and packing the cookies up for shipping to Pennsylvania ahead of my departure (until then they’re in the freezer). I’m sticking to large Gladware containers that I can pack up nice and full and that will keep things as fresh as possible.
I’m not giving cookies to friends and family here this year, but when I saw these monogrammed candy gift boxes I really, really wished I were! Modeled after packages from a Parisian confectionery shop, they’re made of sturdy, stain-resistant paper stock accented with scalloped edging and decorative borders. Your gold-embossed monogram even appears on the lid flap. So classy!
1. doodlebook frame A frame that you can truly make your own. Comes with an 80 page sketch pad and photo opening. Notes, doodles, comments…just have fun with it then rip it off and repeat.
2. Marimekko arni wall hanging “Aarni” (2007) by Maija Louekari imagines a forest like no other with abstract black trees and one swirling line-drawn red species, all on crisp white.
5. P-Sharan SQ-35 pinhole camera kit Before digital photography, there was film photography. Celebrate this venerable art form with a 35mm camera that you build yourself… from cardboard! It’s a lensless pinhole camera, functionally similar to the first film cameras of the 1820s. Experiment with film much like the pioneers of photography did at the dawn of the art. Using the four included pinhole filters, you’ll be able to create intriguing pinhole camera images.
6. ZoomArt monocular A small and practical zoom with high quality optics, that make it possible to admire the details of fine art, sculptures, architecture and miniatures from 3 feet to infinity.
7. bottle cap tripod This provides a solution to the issue that’s probably as old as the camera itself: What to use as a tripod when you don’t lug a tripod around?
8. 24 wax crayons in a box More than just a compelling color palette, these Wax Crayons surpass European specifications for toxicity and even adhere to the food provision ordinance, which is much stricter than the regulations for the toy industry. To achieve this level of quality, pure beeswax is combined with all-natural pigments to create pure color that can be used in all kinds of ways.
9. Annie Leibovitz at Work book Annie Leibovitz describes how her pictures were made, starting with Richard Nixon’s resignation, a story she covered with Hunter S. Thompson, and ending with Barack Obama’s campaign.
1. organic cotton blanket Knit of soft organic cotton, grown without harmful herbicides, pesticides or other chemicals.
2. sachets Lavender-filled sachets covered in 100% cotton canvas. Use for linen storage, luggages, or anywhere else that needs a boost of scent.
3. personalized playing cards Personalized playing cards that are perfect for your next game night. Choose (shown clockwise from top) butterfly, paisley, or dot-pattern motif.
5. monogram pillowcase weet alphabetized dreams! Personalize your bed (or just spell something fun!) with our Monogram Pillowcases. Graphic letters printed on clean woven pillowcases, with a split back for easy access.
6. cable-knit ballet flat slippers Our cute ballet flat slippers give your feet reason to dance with soft, comfy sweater knit upper and a faux-suede outsole. They’re perfect for padding around the house!
7. hot chocolate on a stick Swirl these cubes of the finest Belgian chocolate into a cup of hot milk, or heavy cream “la Belge!” for the ultimate cup of cocoa!
8. better hot water bottle Though shaped like a water bottle, it’s filled with buckwheat seeds that mold to the body’s contours. So Post-Modern — and no weird sloshing! To heat, just pop in the microwave. Comes with an aromatherapy sachet that can be tucked inside.
9. meadow coasters The perfect accessory for your coffee table or you can have fun with all four as a trivet.
1. victoriana scarflette Stretchy and soft, featuring a highly textured body, the scarflette is adorned with dainty ruffles. It easily gathers around your neck and fastens with four delicate long cords/tassels, threaded through the length of the scarflette; each of the tassels is decorated with a pretty hand-crocheted flower. Feminine, sexy, and a little decadent, the scarflette will pair up beautifully with your cool and cold weather outfits.
2. the little dictionary of fashion A timeless collection of fashion tips from designer Christian Dior, discussing everything from dressing for travel to the ideal wedding garb.
5. tahiti pendent lamp This modern pendant is bound to be the center of attention in any room!
6. Givenchy pocket beauty case Create the opulent look of the season with the Givenchy Pocket Beauty Case, an accessory for glowing lips and cheeks. It can be used as a light lipstick or applied to the cheeks, in a circular movement, for a glowing effect.
7. nine strand bracelet Nine strands of recycled chain make up this stunning bracelet. Measures 7.5″
8. rare beauty eye pillow Our prescription? Chill in the freezer while at work. The instant you arrive home, recline and apply for 15 minutes. Viola! Your Rare Beauty is completely restored, and Your Evening suddenly beckons.
9. Arik Levy bar of gold doorstop This whimsical door stop by Arik Levy is rich in style but not in price. Each Gold Bar door stop is gold flash plated and is available for a limited time only.
I’m so excited to be putting together Design Crush’s very first series of holiday gift lists! Between today and December 23rd you can expect seventeen lists compiled for everyone on your list. Happy shopping!
1. foldable bird house Follow a few simple steps, you’ve created a sweet eco shack for your outdoor feathered friends. Made of water repellent cardboard, this foldable birdhouse measures a roomy 10″ tall. The hole size will accomodate many different varieties. There’s even a happy perch included.
2. Sagaform’s trio herb pot Scandinavian in its simple, unadorned and practical design, this ceramic pot is an ingenious way of enjoying fresh herbs much like flowers: Insert a bunch in the enlarged opening, and keep hydrated by pouring water into the corner hole. The broad base ensures that all those little stalks have access to water, while allowing air to circulate so herbs keep from becoming limp and waterlogged.
4. market tote with bottle pockets The bag’s main compartment can hold a ton of stuff, has four grommet “air holes” at the bottom corners to let groceries “breathe”, and two flaps that zipper closed. With six bottle pockets on the exterior, you can carry bottles securely and well balanced. There’s an inside zipper pocket, a mobile phone pocket, a tiny plastic pocket to hold change for the parking meter, a removable zipper pouch to use as a cosmetics case or wallet, handles and shoulder straps. Made from durable polyester.
5. ‘i am not a paper towel’ kitchen towel More than just an environmental statement, this set of 100% organic cotton towels are manufactured in an eco-friendly way using water-based inks and biodegradable detergents. These clever towels are an absorbent waffle weave and feature a hanging loop.
6. indoor wall planter These wall-mounted and freestanding models are an easy way to add a breathtaking plant display to your home. Each kit includes the planting grid, top and bottom trays, a cedar frame, mounting hardware and complete instructions.
7. twist & spout Twist & Spout fits virtually any soda or water bottle with a screw-on cap. Use the Garden style to create an instant watering can. Use the Kitchen style to make those big two-liter soda bottles easy to handle.
8. kayaki wood tea cups Keyaki wood is a Japanese elm and has been much prized for centuries by Japanese woodworkers for the dramatic and beautiful grain. Each teacup is carved from a single block of wood and has a unique pattern. They are light and wonderful to hold in the hand.
Ready Booklets make you exactly that – armed and ready to take on that thing we call life. Choose from:
Gift Givers:When it comes to Holiday gift giving, it’s the tag that counts. That’s why we created Gift Givers, our newest Ready Booklet. These pre-designed gift tags feature 20 fun little sayings for everyone on your shopping list. No wrapping job is complete without one.
Unmentionables:Are you too nice to tell jerks how you really feel? Then let these little monsters do it for you. With this handy booklet in your pocket, shabby waiters, chatty strangers and loud-cell-phone-talkers have finally met their match.
Parking Tickets:Make no mistake about it; a parking lot is a battlefield. Armed with this bad boy, you can now let your enemies know exactly how you feel about their crappy parking. All without talking to them or keying their cars.
Sweet Nothings:Greeting cards and flowers require planning. These precious little cards don’t. Simply carry a booklet wherever you go, and you’ll have all you need to make someone’s day.
I recently discovered Violet and couldn’t think better of it. What’s so different is the way in which they’re organized – in traditional categories as well as in ways that reflect a person’s personality, tastes and emotions. All of the thought Violet has put into their organization makes it that much easier (and faster!) for you to find that Perfect Something. And there are scads of Perfect Somethings to choose from. These are just a few of the things that caught my eye.
Clockwise from top left: Best Bubble box, Cards for a Year, Punctuation cards, Universal Filing System folders, Towering espresso set
