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I think these might be one of my favorite things I’ve seen in a while…and I’m going to quote straight from unica as they did such a good job explaining the series and such:

“the ink blot series, designed by kathleen walsh for walteria living, is inspired by a 19th century parlor game called blotto. a pre-cursor to the use of inkblots by rorschach in modern research psychology as personality tests, blotto encouraged right-brain thinking in a social setting. it is the intent of this series to simulate a similar dialogue and promote togetherness around the dinner table. plates are japanese porcelain with lead-free certified glaze. sold as a set of 4. available with text in black or gold. dimensions: 10.7″d

text on the plates reads as follows:
a) “1% – an outlaw biker rides alone, his destiny remains uncertain”
b) “compassion among species – 2 altruistic butterflies fly 2 injured field mice to safety”
c) “dueling roosters – 2 roosters engage in staring competition, there will be only 1 winner”
d) “an unlikely event – 1 winged porcine creature stands poised at the edge of a reflective pool”‘

These ceramic deep blue cups are sure to make your mornings, noons, and nights more enjoyable. Why? Well, because they’re pretty. Isn’t that reason enough?

3″h

made in japan

I’m fond of witticisms. How ’bout you? Maybe they’ll inspire you. It’s worth a try.

Jaque
money doesn’t make ideas . . . . ideas make money.

Einstein
imagination is more important than knowledge.

Caesar
i came, i saw, i conquered.

Clever, no? Your guests will appreciate the humor, I’m sure.

Set of 20 cocktail napkins. 5″ sq.

What’s better than tea for two?

“A fine example of the work of Castiglioni, who is often able to create a project out of a simple action: such as lowering the rim of a plate and thereby creating elegance and flair in addition to better serving the user. The tea for two set is elegant and very refined.”

set consists of:
-red/bordeaux tray; 13.75″ x 10 x 1.25″
-bavero teapot; 24.67 oz (3 cups)
-bavero milk jug; 5.5oz
-bavero sugar bowl; 9.5 oz
-2 bavero teacups; 7.75 oz, 3.25″ dia
-2 bavero teacup saucer; 6″ dia.

+ free shipping in the continental U.S. (usually ships in 1-2 days)

Feeling parched? Put one of these by your bed at night.

If I were to collect salt and pepper shakers, these would be the crowning glory (I think).

“The receiver and mouthpiece of a telephone are mounted on the indicators of a Morris Mini. They form the salt and pepper set ‘The Taste of Talking’ and is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.”

Do you love these or what? I just might have to cave and buy a couple of these for myself this holiday season…

“Apparently the inscription has nothing to do with mandarin beef or bok choy: it’s the subject line for a letter of career appointment dated in the King’s third year, first month, twelfth day. Business dinner, perhaps?”

•Unique dip-and-pour glaze with Chinese characters
•Twice fired durable stoneware
•Dishwasher- and microwave-safe

So cleverly cute and brainy; who wouldn’t want these on their table?

Made of porcelain.

Perfect last minute gift…

For all of you holiday entertainers (the nice sort, not the naughty) that might need a decent way for guests to distinguish which glass is theirs, as well as distinguish themselves from others with labels such as “‘mellow but charming,’ ‘easily approachable,’ ‘supple,’ or ‘earthy.'” These tags are even colorful enough that people will be able to tell their own glass from another’s long after text becomes unmanagable. via design*sponge.

Nice sushi tray with areas for the chopsticks and soy sauce with a removable stainless steel serving tray.

Not bad for placemats, eh? Natural veneers are laminated onto flexible foam to make for some decent/simple table protection.

18″ x 12″

About a year ago I bought some “modern” flatware. It looked great at first but then after a while it started to get rusty. It’s because it was not stainless steel. I learned my lesson. This flatware is mirror-finished 18/8 stainless steel. Dishwasher safe.

Flatware set : Four five-piece settings of salad fork, dinner fork, knife, soupspoon and teaspoon. 6.5″–9″l.

Serving set : 9″l fork and 8.5″l spoon.

Do you want a piece of history? How about a piece of the future?

“A minimalist classic, this flatware represents the essence of the Danish modern style and has been in continuous production since it was first designed. Used as the flatware of the crew in Stanley Kubrick’s film, “2001, A Space Odyssey,” the futuristic-looking set is sleek, with the handles only slightly differentiated, and the knife blade indicated by only a subtle indentation. The five-piece place setting is made of matte-finish 18/8 stainless steel by Georg Jensen.”