infomancer

Thoughtful material expression can be so utterly gorgeous.  Check out these pieces from Rosendahl – simple details that give just the right amount of edge to the products. 

This Grand Cru oak cutting board is beautiful.  I love the little thumb notch for ease of carrying.

I also really like the simplicity of this beer glass.  The glass isn’t overly thick.  There is just enough of a rim on the glass to prevent small spills after every sip.  And the shape is designed well enough to give the beer room to breathe (or whatever it does.  I’m not a beer drinker), without being overly designed.

And how could you not love these monkeys!?  Look at that belly, that smile.  Made of teak and limba, I’m sure they get a fine patina with age.

This rocking horse is simple and well designed.  It would look perfect in any budding aesthete’s room. 

Find your local dealer here.

[all images via Rosendahl]

I don’t have children.  I have no immediate plans to have any.  But every once in a while, I come across something so truly adorable that I (almost) wish I had a child.

Case in point:  this uber cute owl.  Not only is it just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, it’s also hand-made by a collective of knitters in rural Kenya, imported by a company that monitors their working conditions, and sold by a company that only sells sustainable items.

And look at these sting rays!  What an unusual choice!  I love it.  This is also a fair trade item, made in Nepal.  Look at the bellies!

Hilarious!  Apparently these were designed to be chew toys, so if  you have a pet that appreciates oddities, this would be a perfect gift.

Branch has plenty for adults, as well.  Most of their furniture is typically out of my price range (a side effect of being well-made of sustainable materials), but they have a lot of stellar house wares and accessories.

One of my favorites is the (not exactly affordable) off pitcher and cup.  Gorgeous, a bit quirky, and 100% sustainable.  It suits me perfectly.