Hobo Bag by Agnes & Hoss
Carry the day with Agnes & Hoss, a print and pattern-based design company embracing color, pattern, image and curiosity in every day life. They offer collections of printed silk accessories—handbags, pillows, scarves and lighting—built around original fabric designs, such as this dreamy Brown Lotus Hobo Bag. Much of their inspiration derives from nature; each pattern is accompanied by the story of its origin. Watch their website for introductions of new patterns and additional product lines, including clothing, bedding, rugs, and wallpaper. www.agnesandhoss.com
Leaf Servers by Mariposa
Turn over a new you-know-what with these elegant Rubber Tree Leaf and Banana Leaf Servers with lustrous, green enamel interiors. They’re offered by Mariposa, a high-end distributor of gifts and tableware for the specialty and luxury market. Mariposa pairs artist with artisan to create unique, proprietary products designed for splendid entertaining…from glassware and flatware to sandcast aluminum and fine ceramic tableware. Modern colors and materials and idealized natural forms bring fresh beauty to the home. www.mariposa-gift.com
Dog Bone Frame by Cleopetra
Pets will sit up and beg to be immortalized in this charming picture frame. Made of hand-painted enamel on lead-free pewter, it’s just one of many sparkling and witty ideas from Cleopetra, a leading manufacturer of ID tags and accessories for pets. All their products are lovingly hand-made in San Francisco. Check them out and get a new leash on life! www.cleopetra.net
Travel Cosmetic Bags by Jimeale
You go, girl! The Mulberry Street collection gives bulky toiletries room to breathe and includes three additional bags for all the extra goodies that women who are going places like to pack. Australian-born designer Jimeale Jorgensen has been dubbed “Belle of the Bags” by style sirens. Named after chic Soho streets, her designs are flirty, girlie and fabulously colorful. It’s a purchase to feel good about; this socially responsible company donates 15% of net profits to a charity called Boarding For Breast Cancer. www.jimeale.com
Buddha House Blessing by Dogeared Jewelry
Send positive energy into the world with this Buddha Pendant in silver bronze. Designed to hang in the home as a reminder to cherish family and friends, it captures the Zen of today’s décor trends. Dogeared’s jewelry and gifts embody the hip, handmade look and feel of the California lifestyle. You’ve seen their products featured in fashion, lifestyle and celebrity publications, films and hit television shows like Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and CSI: Miami. How cool is that! www.dogearedwholesale.com
Baby Basics by Zutano
Sophisticated infants will go gaga for Zutano’s playful Baby Basics Collection. The Rhinopard screen tee on black background is delightfully different, and coordinates with quirky leopard print leggings and hat. Zutano celebrates children’s individuality, and cultivates sustainable business practices that would make any parent proud to own this brand. Designs are produced in the “absolute softest 100% cotton,” in over 90 solids, dots, patterns, ginghams and stripes. Track them down at www.zutano.com.
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