Archive for December, 2009

We get a lot of requests for help picking out gifts. More often than not this starts with ‘They’re very designy’ or ‘Well, she’s an architect’. Here are some gift suggestions for the designophile in your life!

[Stelton vacuum jug $94, Jasper Morrison tray by Alessi $66, Jasper Morrison salt & pepper grinders $70 each, Ylang pur soap $29, alphabet vide poche by John Derian $72, black wood trays $41/small $51/medium $92/large, Columbina oil & vinegar set $115, Bricks & Brownstone $75]

We’ve always been into birds at abitare and this season is no different! Gifts for those who love our feathered friends.

[B is for birds! B plate by John Derian $45, Alessi parrot corkscrew $58, birch veneer tray $85, John Derian owl paperweight $61, 8" seagull plate by John Derian $112, glass chickadee bud vase $19, John Derian bluebird oval paperweight $31, stainless steel water bottle $23, felt dove ornament $19, hand blown willow grouse $155]

[14x18 hand screened linen pillow by hable construction $145]


[100% cotton tea towels $17]

[felt bird houses $33-$43, available in red, orange & grey]

Naturally inspired gifts.

[100% cotton 'herds' tea towels $19, sunflower paperweight by john derian $61, porcelain pear bud vases $15/each, butterfly mini tray by john derian $68, sustainably harvested teak bowls small/$95 large/$180, majestic oak oval paperweight by john derian $31]

[sustainably harvested teak bowl $148 & servers $40, loop candlestick based on the fibonacci code $35, glass sea urchin bud vase $15, natural wood cheeseboard $47, fern oval paperweight by john derian $31, eye of the leopard $75]

Give an eco-friendly gift this year!

[100% organic cotton tea towel $19, pack of 3 re-useable shopping bags $22, recycled glass tumblers $11 each, tyvek re-useable shopping bags in gold and silver $20 each, stainless steel water bottles $21-$23]

December is here and we are feeling like we need to spruce up our apartments for out of town guests and holiday parties. These plush baby alpaca pillows add a pop of color to any room! Available in 8 rich tones. 18×18. $120.