Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Exclusive Morphik Collection by Nambé

By Sophie

nambeNamed after an ancient tribal village near Santa Fe, Nambé is a home design company that brings an old mystic attitute and designer integrity together. Nambé creates everything from dishware to crystal barware. Recently the company has released their Morphik Collection.

This collection incorporates some of the best crystal and in unique shapes for tabletops. One great piece from the Morphik Collection is the 2 Tier Server ($175). The server works well for cakes and pastries at brunch, or hor’deurves during cocktail hour.

Another nice choice is the Morphik Cheese $ Crackers Platter ($200). This item comes in silver and with a wooden base for cheese.

For more information about the Morphik Collection visit Nambé.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Fireside accessories for the home, entertaining

By Sophie

HM_09_GEN_BR400051_W1Curling up by a fire, with the perfect glass of wine and loved ones nearby is the ideal fall setting. RedEnvelope helps create this setting, with their unique and personalized selection of household accessories and gifts. Their wine tasting kit, the Vinturi Wine Aerator ($39.95 each), is for a perfect hostess gift and makes wine tasting a true experience.

Have a fireplace?  Then the Fire Starter Kit ($49.95) is perfect. After burning, it leaves the home smelling sweet and spicy. The kit comes with starter wood, pinecones and even a metal carrier. Give as a gift or keep one for yourself!

In addition, RedEnvelope has countless personalized gifts and momentos that are great for the soon-coming holiday season. The personalized puzzle and baby blanket are pHM_09_FAL_DE400059_W1ersonal favorites and great for baby gifts and showers.

For more information check out RedEnvelope.com or their sister site, ProFlowers.com.

Monday, October 12th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Timeless glassware by Iittala

By Sophie

Iittala_DrinksallWith the oldest designs dating back to the 1930s, Iittala glassware and crystals are timeless pieces for day to day dining, yet will last for years to come. All of the Iittala products are designed to complement each other, regardless of the color and year they were created. Recently, Iittala has brought out a collection by Tapio Wirkkala, a Finnish designer whose eye for the perfect glassware is incomparable. The Ultima Thule collection is inspired by a region in ancient Greece, and illustrates the beauty of an interesting organic crystallization. These pieces range from $28 to $96.

In addition to dinnerware, Iittala also has an extensive collection of artclass. For purchasing information, visit Iittala.com.

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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 | Shop, Style

Stylish hangers for a stylish wardrobe

By Leah

Insilvis_hangWhat is a coat hanger that acts as a coat hanger but looks like art? It’s a piece by Insilvis. The Italian brand works as a great accessory to any home and combines the style from your closet to the style of your life, allowing anyone to hang their couture on fashion-worthy walls. Insilvis coat hangers, wall hooks, umbrella stands and coat stands are made with imperishable materials and are sure to hold up well for years.

These contemporary home accessories are available in the shapes of words that fit into anyone’s décor; ‘love’ and ‘kiss me’ are some buyer favorites. These pieces are affordable as well, starting at around 50 €, or $75. This is cheaper than redoing a whole room and can add just the right amount of pizzazz to liven up a dull foyer. All items are available at Insilvis.com and other popular home décor retailers.

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- Sophie Pappas