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We think this family owned business makes some of the most simple and beautiful decanters and glasses anywhere. And right now, all L’Atelier du Vin glassware is 30% off in the store and online. Cheers!

[above: Long Lady Champagne Decanter on sale for $87.50 from $125 and Grand Pique Champagne Flutes on sale for $35/pair from $50/pair]

[above: Developer Decanter with silver plated stopper/developer on sale for $101.50 from $145. Small, medium and large wine glasses on sale for $22.40/$33.60/$39.40 from $32/$48/$56. Price is for box of 2 glasses]

[above: the casual and chic Grand Fillette decanter is perfect for water or for wine. On sale for $52.50 from $75]

We looove these 100% cotton tunisian towels. The large size (78×38) is perfect for the pool or beach, it also looks great on the table or as a throw! Large towels are on sale for $49.60-$55.20 (down from $62-$69) and the hand towels are a steal at $15/each! To order, call us at the shop 718.797.3555.

Our annual winter sale is going on now, come in and check it out! 20-30% off tons of great pieces, with new stuff going on sale all the time.

We have a fantastic selection of sale items online, click here to take a look. But there is much much more in the store, so come and visit us! keep checking the sale section on the website and the blog as we will add more items as the month goes on. and if you see something you like on the blog that is not on the site, call or email us!

happy new year everyone!

[hable construction's hand screened pillows on sale for $80.75-$123.25 from $95-$145, madeline weinrib cotton flatweave rugs $220-$280 down from $275-$350, plush baby alpaca throws in great colors on sale for $225 down from $295, set of 6 german tea glasses on sale for $42 from $52, stelton's iconic vacuum jug $75 from $94]

[skinny laminx tea towels (more styles and colors available online & in the shop) $13.50 down from $17 and aprons $22 on sale from $27]

[chilewich reversible linen napkins, available in smoke/black and flax/white, on sale for $11.50 from $16.50]

[beautiful wood veneer trays in zebra wood and white willow, $42 down from $50]

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.

I loved hanging out with Frances last week. We had a great time eating One Girl cookies and talking about her amazing work. Here are a few photos from the event!

A box just arrived in the shop full of these fabulous metallic tyvek shopping bags. They are meant to be re-useable shopping bags but I plan to tote one around as my regular bag! They are washable, recyclable and super durable. $20/each. A great find by Joanne!