I have an almost unnatural love for olive oil, and have been known to put it in virtually anything. Because of this, I also have an affinity for olive oil and balsamic vinegar cruets, especially when they can double as decor. Here are my two favorites du jour:
The Crescent
This glass cruet cleverly balances the olive [...]

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I have a strange tendency to get nostalgic about things that happened before I was even born. I often adopt the styles of eras past, eras where I think I would have belonged. Or, sometimes I’ll look at photos of my parents and grandparents in their youth and try to imagine what it would have [...]

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…because one day? I plan on knowing Tim Burton personally. And when I invite him and Johnny Depp over for lemonade, Mr. Burton will be so impressed with my unique-and-somewhat-freaky taste in ceramic pitchers that he will cast me in his next film.
What?
Only $16.00.

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Bring the beauty and elegance of the Japanese kimono to your coffee table, with these gorgeous, cork-backed drink coasters. They’re super-absorbent and larger than normal to catch more drips. And the best part? Every time you lift your glass, it’ll be like looking at a mini piece of framed art.
$14.00 for a set of four.

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I adore mugs. I have a whole cabinet just for mugs– holiday mugs, kitsch mugs, small mugs, big mugs, cheesy mugs, pretty mugs, theme mugs, souvenir mugs. Glass mugs. Ceramic mugs…plastic mugs. I have Nightmare Before Christmas mugs, mugs from the dollar store, and even a mug that I got in a welcome basket from [...]

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Contemporary interior design is all about simple, minimalist decor in solid colors, uncommon materials, and edgy designs. And although we love our mismatched mugs and funky old teapots, it would be nice to have something a little more modern for when you have say, your boss/ in-laws/ snooty neighbors over for a hot cup of [...]

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No handle, brilliantly designed, ultra-modern…looks like an egg. These adorable cup & saucer sets from Sagen Ceramics are the chicest way to add edge to your dishware, without breaking the bank or struggling to match the rest of your china (aka “crap from Ikea”). Creator David Cercos was inspired by the balance between an egg [...]

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