Gifts for the Home
December - January 2010
Elite appliances and accessories
tiffany Cirque Chinois teacup and saucer
chinoiserie designs, which take cues from chinese artistic influences, have been popular in europe and the western world since the 17th century. tiffany’s Paris studio offers a hand-painted chinoiserie pattern in this teacup and saucer, made from limoges porcelain. available at www.tiffany.com $1,200
Dayna Decker Chandel
a revolutionary, eco-friendly and multisensory candle. the candle wax is made from natural oils and resins, and the organic wooden wick burns cleaner than cotton wicks. the wick creates an intriguing teardrop-shaped flame and emits a soothing, crackling sound. available at neiman Marcus $54 for small chandel $76 for large chandel
sorapot
what initially was a college portfolio piece by Joey roth has become a new way of brewing tea. sorapot’s shape and functionality showcases the unfurling of tea leaves as they steep in hot water. the pot is made from 304 stainless steel, borosilicate glass and food-grade silicone. available at www.sorapot.com $250
Casabugatti Diva espresso machine
the Bugatti family company has been renowned for quality since 1923, when it began as a cutlery and houseware enterprise. renamed casaBugatti in 1999, the company continues its legacy with fresh designs and quality craftsmanship. the diva espresso machine is a perfect example, with chic italian styling and stainless steel and brass mechanisms. available at www.casabugattishop.com $1,299.99
kaleidoscope
Judy wisdom of eye dream designs specializes in stained glass art, with an eye for contemporary, classical, romantic and hawaiian motifs. shown here is the handmade “Monet’s dragonfly” kaleidoscope, a marriage of stained glass, antique jewels and gold filigree that comes with two unique interchangeable wheels, which can be custom ordered. wisdom’s many kaleidoscope discs offer vintage glass buttons of various sizes and colors arranged with artistic sensibility. for more information, visit www.eyedreamdesigns.com “Monet’s dragonfly” kaleidoscope starts at $350 discs start at $125


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