In this third installment of our Holiday Gift Guides, here is a selection of high quality, locally made home and body products sure to make healthy and happy homebodies.
Left: Vessels from the Yellow Porcelain Series, a new line of work in deep yellow porcelain from Lisa Fleming Ceramics. They’re glazed in Crystalline White Matte with manganese lines melting through the glaze inside and out. Recycled trimmings are rehydrated with stains, resulting in this luscious deep yellow color. Each piece is one of a kind and made in very limited numbers.
Right: Woven Vase from The Infinity Collection of woven ceramics from SKINNY. The combination of traditional weaving techniques with clay creates pieces that are at once airy and structural, seemingly defying gravity. Beautiful on it’s own as a sculpture, or as a container for flower arrangements.
Left: Passion Fruit + Yuzu Lip Balm from Earth Tu Face is a botanical lip balm formulated with pure plant compounds and cold-pressed organic oils to repair and prevent chapped lips and other irritations. Housed in natural seashell compacts and hand-poured in small batches.
Right: From Laromatica, Brocade is a sultry floriental blend with fruity top notes, a heady Jasmine and Carnation heart, and an exotic woodsy base with notes of Yuzu Grapefruit, Peach Nectar, Carnation, Jasmine, Rose, Ambergris, and Myrrh.
Left: Bella Notte Linens is dedicated to local, small batch manufacturing using the finest materials. Their bedding is exquisitely crafted by the hands of master sewers and garment dyed to order in an artisanal dye house with their harmonious, hand-mixed color palette. Every Bella Notte product is one-of-a-kind—tonal variation is the natural beauty of their unique dye process. Their couture textiles are washable at home (even silks and velvets). Unlike other luxury brands, you can forgo the hassle and harsh chemicals of dry cleaning.
Right: Mobility meets familiarity with the Kero Table Light from Gantri. Designed by noun studio and 3D printed from plant polymers, it brings a modern touch to the iconic kerosene lamp. Like its oil-powered predecessors, Kero features a prominent handle that beautifully frames the light. The conical base lifts the light off the ground for easy cord wrapping during transport. Kero’s generously sized diffuser emits a warm glow in all directions, fit with an adjustable dimmer to control the intensity depending on your mood and environment. Made to move throughout the home, the Kero Table Light is perfect for adding supportive lighting at your work desk during the day, to an ambient glow for al fresco dinners on your patio.
Left: The Redwoods Diffuser from elizabethW is a sophisticated, environmentally friendly way to diffuse long-lasting fragrance into your home. Hand-blended in small batches, this low-VOC diffuser and its letterpress packaging are crafted in the elizabethW studio. The rich aroma of redwood, atlas cedar, hemlock pine and oak moss combines with fruity notes, warm spice, hints of galbanum, and sweet vanilla bean to create a uniquely sensual fragrance.
Right: Take a journey through the mountains, coast, deserts and forests of the West with the Campfire Incense Gift Set from Juniper Ridge. The thoughtfully assembled gift set features six full size packages, one of each of their Campfire Incense offerings so you have all of the majestic landscapes at your fingertips. To perfectly capture the aromatic qualities of the indigenous plants, their incenses are made directly from sap; no hidden ingredients, charcoals, or perfumes. When you can’t get out there, bring nature home.
Left: From Habitat Horticulture, the self-watering Gromeo is an instant flush of greenery and grows where you need revitalizing plant life the most – a burst of mood-boosting, air-purifying goodness. Smart and sustainable, it’s handcrafted from Baltic Birch wood and planted using Growtex™ – a unique geotextile from Habitat Horticulture made from 100% recycled HDPE. Choose from a variety of planting designs based on your light levels, Gromeo is available in two sizes.
Right: The Desert Sunrise Portal is a high quality contemporary fine art print of an original hand-cut paper collage by artist Leora Lutz of glossary syndicate. Cooling sage green background highlights this vintage 1960s collage featuring rock formations portal and desert flower sun. Available in three colors and sizes.
Left: Siberian Fir Soap from Heavenly Soap Company is a special Holiday formulation of their French Green Clay Soap infused with Fir Needle Essential Oil from Siberia. French Green Clay is highly absorbent and is used worldwide as a staple in spas for clarifying masks. Like a brisk walk in the deep forest, the familiar aroma of stately Fir will surely invoke the Holiday spirit.
Right: Clear your mind and refresh your space with a spritz of Spruce and Fir Room Spray from Tonic. Made with a blend of Spruce, Fir, Cedar & Cypress essential oils, the scent is at once fresh and evocative of the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Left: The Basket Bed from Faunamade is the perfect bed for cats and small dogs at home. The alternative-down cushion has a softly supportive fill that dogs and cats adore. It rests in a handmade, Fair Trade Certified jute basket that’s firm but pliable and perfectly sized to make pets feel “tucked in.” Shown with medium gray linen/cotton blend Stripe cover, it’s available in a choice of fabric covers.
Right: The Piper Bench from Model No. is a signature design that stands out while also serving as practical seating for playtime, homework or just around the house. 3D printed of sustainable plant-based resin, this multipurpose kids or young adult seat is waterproof and stain resistant, making it easy to keep clean. With all rounded corners, the bench provides a smooth and safe surface. It comes in two sizes, ‘small’ for kids or ‘standard’ for teens and small adults.
Left: The popular Effervescent Bath Fizzies from Heliotrope are now available in their new CBD offering. CBD Bath Cube “bath bombs” have jojoba oil to soften skin, and silk proteins that are rich in amino acids, which stimulate collagen production. Relax in the bath while reducing stress. All natural and effervescent, they’re available in Lavender and Honey Amber.
Right: The Skin Remedy Kit Hydrate from Botnia Skincare includes Renewing Face Wash, Restorative Face Cream, Rose Water Toner, Hydrating Serum, Body Cream and Gentle Hydration Mask. The Travel Kit is both a way to keep your skin naturally beautiful when you’re on the road, and an introduction to the full line of Botnia Skincare. This kit has everything you need to be healthy and hydrated. The leak-resistant bags are made from recycled fabrics and feature a modern basketry weave.
Image at top of page: With scent notes of sticky pine needles, citrusy conifer, and crisp ocean air, Coastal Pine Body Wash, Body Oil, and gender neutral Cologne from Juniper Ridge will transport you to the fog-drenched coastal forests of California and Cascadia.
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