Who: Lostine – Philiadelphia, PA

What: Colorblocked Balloon Cutting Board

Where: Anthropologie – $128-$248

Why We Love It: So yes, paying $248 for a cutting board is a bit excessive, nonetheless, we are ‘pining’ for these colorblocked cutting boards (sensing a DIY project is in order). These high quality boards have that heirloom quality–like they were found in an old farmhouse beneath a fresh baked loaf of bread. Meticulously handcrafted in Philadelphia from locally sourced Sycamore trees, they are colored with a food-safe milk paint that gives it that yummy hand dipped feel. The final finish is a food-safe mineral to protect the integrity of the wood.

If you are will to splurge on one of these eye pleasing boards, they are certainly worth displaying whether on the wall or as a serving board. Built-in leather handles and cut-outs make hanging easy–helps with drying too!

Who: Heath Ceramics – Sausalito, CA

What: House Numbers, Neutra & Eames

Where: Heath Ceramics – $45/each

Why We Love It: Heath Ceramics has been enjoying a renaissance since the reigns were passed on to Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey in 2003. They revitalized the collection without comprising on classic style, quality or integrity of the original Heath Ceramics founded by Edith Heath in 1948. Her iconic Coupe collection of dinnerware hasn’t changed, it’s all still made in the US, in the same factory, with the same methods and techniques by the same hands who have been firing, glazing and molding Edith’s ceramics for decades and creating a timeless product. They still use clay bodies that require only one firing as opposed to the more typical two firings, which is a much more economical and energy efficient way to go.

To reinvigorate the brand the new owners have made Click to continue »

Who: Joretta Natural Knits – Mill Spring, North Carolina

What: Fuzzy Baby Bunny Hat

Where: etsy.com – $28

Why We Love It: At a loss for words here, this baby hat is just too cute for words. Those floppy ears, the chunky knit, just too cute!

The entire collection of hats and booties at Joretta Natural Knits is designed and hand-made by Joretta’s granddaughter, Kina Baddorf. She uses natural or recycled fibers and whenever available, organic materials from local producers and dyers. Her designs are fun and playful and sure to put a smile on your face on cold days while keeping your little bundle warm. She also does custom orders, so you can have the color and design of your heart’s delight.

Shop Wild Dill for more eco-friendly clothing & accessories for kids.

Who: Wabisabi Green – Encinitas, CA

What: Eco-Art Throw Pillows

Where: Wabisabi Green – $45 for cover only, $65 with ecofiber insert & $70 with kapok insert

Why We Love It: Looking for a way to brighten up your home now that the Christmas lights are down? These bold graphic nature-inspired pillows are a great way to bring a little color and a touch of the natural to your home. There over 32 designs divided into three collections, Zen, Leaf and Shore. The Shore Collection, featuring sea urchins, turtles, and starfish in colors in a sea of reds, greys, blues and white, is definitely our favorite.

The pillows are made of a nice medium weight organic cotton canvas that is quite durable so great for a highly trafficked area. The graphics are hand printed using non-toxic water based inks and you can choose from one of two 100% hypoallergenic fill options, ecofiber made from recycled plastic bottles or silky organic kapok fiber sustainably harvested from the rain forest. The pillows are designed and made in the USA.

***BONUS!! Courtesy of Wabisabi Green, you can enter to win one of their Sand Dollar Reusable Bags!! Made of certified organic cotton canvas, this roomy tote is perfect for trips to the grocery store, the library and everyday errands. Enter by January 13, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. Open to US residents only.

To Enter: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to our winner Leah B.!

Note: Wabisabi Green generously donated this bag for our giveaway. We received no payment to feature this product.

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Who: Celapiu – Cracow, Poland

What: Braided Ears

Where: Etsy – $42

Why We Love It: So yes, we are a wee bit smitten with Oeuf’s collection of animal hats and tails, and yes, we know that are meant for wee ones, but they are so cute! So when we saw this more appropriate grown-up version by Celupui, we were delighted!  Braided ears, that aren’t quite as obvious as a fox’s hat, but they’ve exude that same sense of fun and whimsy in a modern, sophisticated  way. Click to continue »

Who: Jenny Krauss
What: Wool Embroidered Belts

Where: Harriet & Leo – $70

Why We Love It: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert chronicles the author’s trip around the world after her divorce, and what she discovered during her travels. Love or hate the movie version, we’ve taken some inspiration from Julia Roberts character’s, relaxed boho style and throw back to hippie chic fashion.

We particularly loved the woven belt by accessory designer, Jenny Krauss featured in a scene in Eat, Pray, Love. Click to continue »

Who: Thanda Zulu – Boston, MA

What: Sweetie Necklaces

Where: Thanda Zulu – $24 – $48 & for a limited time everything on the site is 20% off!

Why We Love It: Mmmm, we are such suckers for candy-esque baubles (pun not intended, but there you have it…. ) and these glass beaded strands from Thanda Zulu are delectable. The glass beads, imported from the Czech Republic, are beautiful and the strands come in a variety of color palettes from the bold multi-colored strand to the muted grays of the storm. They range in length from 17″ to 46″, so they are ideal for layering, looping and mixing and matching. And if you are looking for fun ways to style your Thanda Zulu strands, take a look at these ideas from the ladies of Bryn Mawr…. Click to continue »

Who: urbancase – Seattle, WA

What: The Ledge

Where: Kalon Studios – $1500 in walnut, $1300 in red (includes shipping)

Why We Love It: If you’ve been trying to figure out how you can squeeze a much needed work space into your ‘spatially-challenged’ apartment, look no further. We got a chance to check -in with Darin Montgomery of urbancase at the ICFF and got a first hand look at The Ledge, an ideal solution for the Not So Big House.

The slim desk measures 42″ x18″ x 7″ and mounts directly to the wall for a sleek look. Features include a removable block in the upper left hand corner to help tame and conceal power cords and a discreet shelf pulls out providing extra space for stowing laptops, record players, old school keyboards or whatever else you’d like stowed away. When the drawer is stowed away you are left with a streamlined buffet that works well with any decor.

Available in oil-rubbed solid walnut or painted formaldehyde-free MDF.

The Ledge is pictured with the One by One Chair a collaborative effort by Trey Jones & Darin Montgomery which is cushioned with salvaged off-cuts from the surplus army blankets used for the Subway Cushions.

If you like this and are looking for modern furniture and home decor items you should check out InhabitLiving.com they’ve got a great collection of cool modern items on sale and are offering free shipping on orders over $50.00.

Who: WWS Woodworks/William Smith – Portsmouth, NH

What: Cutting Boards

Where: Contact Bill direct to purchase (wsmith(at)wwswoodworks(dot)com), limited availability – $70

Why We Love It: Pictures do not do these cutting boards justice. We spotted them at CraftBoston and were captivated by the bold geometric design and the inherent beauty of  the wood itself. The cutting boards pictured are hand-crafted from natural maple and a contrasting mahogany, but are made from whatever wood scraps land on the cutting room floor.  Click to continue »

Who: Greenform - Santa Monica, CA

What: Twista

Where: Nova 68 – $580

Why We Love It: These modern planters are made of natural, 100% recyclable fiber cement that contains cement, powdered limestone, cellulose, synthetic fibers, water and air making them a lightweight and more eco-friendly alternative for traditional concrete planters.

They are handmade in Switzerland and each is dated, numbered and tagged with the name of the person who actually made it which is a nice touch with all the autonomous mass-production out there.

The design, by Austrian Architect Martin Mostboeck, is simple yet stunning with a slight twist that’s particularly cool when the multiple planters are placed side by side. Such a dynamic look. They’re designed for outdoor use (they can handle frost and heat) but are great for indoor use as well. Availabe in anthracite and gray.

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