Retail Philanthrophy.

An exciting organization that we recently were introduced to is  Nest, a non profit that "empowers female artists and artisans around the world".  Using a unique combination of interest-free micro finance loans, mentoring from established designers, as well as a market in which to sell their crafts, Nest helps its loan recipients create successful small businesses" (Nest website).
With so many fun offerings it won't be hard to help out!  We want that bag!!

Hard Graft

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend!  We've begun our Holiday shopping and have found these handsome iphone and laptop cases.  They're so dapper, we're certain they're a Holiday Hit!  

Plus, this one doubles as a wallet.  Love the idea of merging the two.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello everybody and Happy Turkey Day!

We hope that you are all away from your computers, out and about, and headed towards your feast. For those of you traveling safe travels and stay warm! In honor of the season of thankfulness and gratitude here are a few of our favorite thinkers' thoughts on the matter.

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.— Cynthia Ozick

Every heart that has beat strongly
and cheerfully has left a hopeful
impulse behind it in the world,
and bettered the tradition of mankind.
-  Robert Louis Stevenson

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Spy Ware

There are somethings we think we will never out grow. While we wait for our secret passageway to be built, we will hide our valuables in these Hollow Safe Books from Chicago shop Secret Safe Books. 

And in Sherlock Holmes inspired fun start writing your diary with invisible ink!

By Mazeology

City Love

We are captivated by Capow's photos and can think of hundreds of excuses to send them as gifts.  We're sure you'll come up with own fabulous reasons to give these great pics(or keep them for yourself)!

Luxe Mohair Bear

Etsy's Fox and Owl has outdone herself with this gorgeous teddy bear.  She's several hundred dollars but completely worth it.  One sweet handmade teddy bear to last a lifetime!

Fantastical Playhouses.

Many days in childhood are spent playing school or playing house. Well, who wouldn't want to spend hours in these fabulous buildings?! Designed by Cottage Kits
these are built for some serious play dates!
These miniature dwellings can be purchased pre-built or for those DIY'ers out there in kits were assembly is required. 

  Want to play school? Try their schoolhouse-

Over the Top Teepee

This week we are featuring goods for children that are "over the top".  Big fans of teepees, tents, and cabanas for children this teepee from Design Within Reach tops out at $2,200.  Now that's luxury!

Italian Rider

There are many fantastic riding toys for children these days, but this handmade extraordinary Italian Scooter takes the cake-at least from  price point.  Made from fiberglass with aluminum and steel details this scooter is completely made from scratch to order- you pick the color and can change minor details. While you wait the 60 days that this one of a kind item, you can delight in knowing that once it appears on your door step the scooter will delight for years to come. Oh and did we mention it comes with working lights! p.s. prepare yourself you could get yourself a used Vespa for the same price

Luxe Doll Cribs

"Over the top" is sometimes necessary and Mum Said has it in spades with these doll cribs.  Hand crafted and complete with silk bedding these one of a kind wonders will charm young and old.