To make a long story somewhat the same length, I saw this faux bois stackable teapot at The Plaza's "Foodhall" last Fall, and while I was still deciding if I wanted it for the last eight months, surprise, someone bought the one and only one they had. So cut to yesterday and finding it online from a florist in Houston, but then finding out the shipping will be more than the pot, I said no. Cut to today and Ebay and finding it for less + free shipping, I clicked "Buy It Now" with fervor (at last, a decisive act vis-à-vis this teapot), and it's already on it's way to me. Color me pleased with Ebay once again.

Jonathan Adler Druggist Tissue Box Cover, $58.00

I could not own this tissue box cover, knowing there is "Hate" on the other side. I could not hate in the bathroom. It is so un-harmonious.

The other seamier side of the coin. Oh well.
Why couldn't it say "Blow"
Now that I'd buy.

When your plates look this delicious, you have to raise the level of your cooking.

New and Exciting! Wobbly Plates at the Brooklyn Flea!

This past Saturday at the Brooklyn Flea, I spotted an exciting new vendor: Wobbly Plates by Brigitte Bouquet. These "thick as pancakes" plates are so colorful and pleasingly handmade with blunt edges and lace-like textures pressed right into the clay. They look tasty enough to eat (on). I can imagine a fun dinner party or two or three with these plates.

I like the classifications Brigitte has made on her Etsy shop: these are reserved for cupcakes, and these for crostini. A cupcake and crostini party sounds right up my alley. That gives me an idea... Follow Brooklyn-based Brigitte on Twitter to see when she will be exhibiting her beautiful ceramic wares again! I think I will be purchasing in the very near future.


Brooklyn Flea
176 Lafayette Ave
Fort Greene
Brooklyn
718.935.1052
Get directions

Wobbly Plates by Brigitte Bouquet
Find her work on atelierbb.etsy.com

I meant to tell you (#2) about this giant mug that looked really perfect for a big bowl of tea, or a small cup of soup. It is called the Buddha Bowl, by Flavour Designs. I saw it on Delight.com last week.

Did you notice how many products on Delight.com are also endorsed by Oprah? Like this one. And this too. What is the connection I wonder. Advertorial? Paid placement?

I have another question. What is Buddha-like about this bowl? Why not just call it Ample Soup Mug with Handle. Or something.

My most recent acquisition: this beautiful crinkle-cut 50s planter in speckled mint green. Isn't the shape great? I have a small (developing) collection of these ceramic planters. At least they don't take up too much space. I think the most I have paid for one is $5. This one was free!

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I know your home needs adorning. Brooklyn-based Perch! has humorous birdlike offerings for your nest (Sorry Amy, I know you dislike bird puns, but I couldn't resist). Designer Amy Adams showed her latest creations at the prestigious International Furniture Fair at the Javits this past Spring. Her designs are popping up at quite a few great boutiques. Check perchdesign.net for more information.



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raku vessels from West Elm [image: westelm.com]

In a little game I might call "Trace the Influence," I like to try to figure out what inspires design products. Flipping through the new West Elm catalogue this morning, I found these raku vessels. There is something about this shape that is so familiar, yet new and striking. To me, they look like amalgams of Chinese ritual bronze vessels. I will keep hunting for a better image comparison. I think I have a book on ritual bronzes somewhere.

In other news, Spring is just around the corner. Really! I always like to rush the season and force cuttings of forsythia. It is a great way to bring Spring into your space. And you may want to treat yourself to a new vase to display your blooms.

In other other news, I scored a perfect 5 out of 5 on my first Chinese quiz yesterday. I learned how to say "thank you" (xie xie) among other things. It was exciting. Onto the next lessons.