Cozy up with your inner Audubon under these Vintage Bird Duvet Cover and Shams from West Elm. I’m loving the combo of intricate illustrations with a modernist palette. Super chic.
Business from far away, and party close-up.
This colorful, letterpressed pretty is well-designed and well-named.
A lovely gift for a preening friend who’s always late.
Granted, what’s local for me probably isn’t local for you; but the Orlando-area shop Luxe & Liberty is deserving of your attention, even if you have to order online instead of popping in to pick out a few choice gifts. Organized around goods made in America, L&L stocks lines both little and big, from neighborhood artisans to well-known names like Calphalon, Amenity Home, and Pangea Organics. (See? I told you they were good.)
Here are my picks:
1. Skinny Fish Artisan Stationary–produced in small batches by artist Shawn Laughlin; 2. Leather Photo Album, in prismatic colors; 3. Kalender Platter, trimmed in platinum and gold; 4. Herb Bowl with Mezzaluna Chopper–one of those tools you didn’t even know you needed; 5. Endangered Parrots of the World Chess Set–prohibitively expensive, outrageously fun; 6. Crocus Rocks Glasses with 22K Accents–hello, hostess; 7. Chiller Pitcher with Lid–a closed carafe that will keep al fresco flies out; 8. Chick Chair; 9. Balustrade Napkins–round and round the table they go; 10. Aptos Collection Pebble Pendant; 11. Amber Dard Hunter Rose Thermometer & Clock–outdoor temperature gauges are so underrated; 12. Teco Art Pottery Orb Vase–lovely lines, from an exactingly reproduced historical collection.
Hurry! Go! Misosouper readers can enter LUXE09 at checkout to receive 20% off their first purchase.
By now, you’re all aware of my well-documented, long-standing affection for all things bird. (I’ve heard so many people crowing lately about how bird motifs are done; as soon they uttered those words, a bird crapped on their heads.)
My awesome neighbor (thanks Sz!) sent me a link to these avian napkin holders, now on sale at Z Gallerie. I like the idea of using them in the bathroom for my hand towels, which the bird-haters will need to clean up the karma waiting to rain down just outside their front doors.
