Home is where the heart is and the heart is in the kitchen!  Have you ever noticed how most get-togethers end up in the kitchen?  It is a place of comfort and gathering. Below is a sampling of the the Kitchen items we carry.  Please call or email us if you’re looking for a specific manufacturer and/or item not shown here, and we will be happy to assist you. All items are available through our special order program.

Arthur Court is well known as the successful California designers of elegant aluminum serveware inspired by nature.  Please click here to view the Arthur Court lines we carry and to learn more about the Arthur & Elena Court Nature Watch Conservancy.

From the creator of Bead Sprouts®, Lisa Clement extended her decorative bead concept with her enthusiasm for wine has created Wine Sprouts™ ~ bottle stoppers with a whimsical spray of beads sprouting from their tops. Now your opened bottles look great on the table or kitchen counter.

The roots of the BEATRIZ BALL Collection began in 1991, when Beatriz began working hand-in-hand with skillful metal-ware artisans and designers in the outskirts of Mexico City, jointly creating updated, innovative designs in a special lustrous alloy of many metals.  Each piece made entirely by hand, one at a time, using the ancient art of sand castingEach piece reflects the shine of silver, but requires no polishing, goes from refrigerator, to oven, to table, and is perfectly suited for today’s casual lifestyles.

Now the mundane chore of cleaning has become a lot more beautiful.  Caldrea® creates luxurious household cleaning supplies with exclusive fragrances your entire home. By using only the finest plant-derived ingredients and essential oils, Caldrea® provides natural freshness and natural cleaning potency. All of their products are earth friendly and are not tested on animals.  Please click here to view more  products by Caldrea®.

Bridgewater Pottery was founded in 1985 by Emma Bridgewater.  The aim in her enterprise was the production of friendly colourful crockery for kitchen life.  Since then, the collection has expanded to offer a wide range of wares for many occasions—yet this spirit of warmth, welcome, and practicality is still the hallmark of Bridgewater Pottery.  Please click here to view more wares from Emma Bridgewater.

Schott Zwiesel, a brand of Zwiesel Kristallglas, AG, has a 130-year history of innovation and success, including such break through developments as the first machine made stemware and the first lead-free crystal glass.  With the introduction of the proprietary Tritan® Crystal technique, the result of special additives such as titanium with a unique tempering process, Zwiesel has once again revolutionized the industry.  Rigorous laboratory testing proves the brilliance, dishwasher safety, and break resistance of Tritan. Discover why Schott Zwiesel calls their products “The World’s Best Crystal Glass.”

The GG Collection [formerly Gracious Goods] creates classic, heirloom quality ceramic bakeware, serving pieces, and dinnerware, as well as elegant bathroom accessories.  All GG Collection ceramic items are oven-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe.  You and your guests will enjoy every occasion with these fabulous pieces.  Please click here to view more classic pieces by The GG Collection.

For decades Grainwaretm has combined elegant flowing shapes with their uniquely modern technology to create pieces that capture both a timeless beauty and the exciting edge of contemporary design. The patterns by Grainwaretm range from classical to modern-day and are the perfect compliment for any setting.

Add a touch of whimsy to the table with a GurglePotTM.  Designed with simple, graceful lines and crafted of durable stoneware, this pitcher produces a delightful “gurgle” as it serves your favorite beverage.  Now in two sizes ~ Regular holds 42oz and the new Mini holds 12oz.  Poor, listen, enjoy.

Play Gurgle

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Hillhouse Naturals is a family owned business that began in 1986. They pride themselves in manufacturing quality fragranced products for the home. Hillhouse Naturals offers a variety of home fragrance products such as potpourri, candles, sachets, oils, fragrance mist, and pillar candles. 

Cathy Deale was born on the Kwa Zulu Natal coastline of South Africa, grew up there until 1997, and moved with her family to Boston, Massachusetts. She always admired the high quality of work produced by the talented local Zulu women and has helped them expand their market horizons beyond South Africa. Jacaranda Living, named after a beautiful tree that is prolific in South Africa, was established to support these wonderful people and their families.  Every item sold serves to help support these wonderful people.

Mary is the designer and vision behind all of the products Mary Lake-Thompson, Ltd. has to offer.  Mary started drawing and painting from the time she was a young child and never looked back. She oversees everything from initial design concept to the end product.  Mary runs her own retail store and has a design studio in the back. But, it is in the factory that all of the products are hand made by her very capable employees...it is important to Mary, that all of her products remain made in the USA.

Match Pewter is handmade by artisans in the north of Italy. Since 3000 bc, pewter has been used to make functional and decorative objects for the home.  Today, Match continues this ancient tradition.  Each piece is a testament to the timeless values of craft and authorship.  Please click here to view more pewter by Match.

We all give a little of ourselves in every gift we give...whether it  is celebrating a birthday or welcoming a new life.  Mud Pie™ brings you innovative products that are affordably priced, and adorably packaged.  From silver spoons, elegant tea sets, and precious piggy banks, to keepsakes for the expectant Mom, and their new line of Mud™ Puppies and Purr-fect Feline gifts  to pamper your pet! 

Nambé is a beautiful example of exceptional craftsmanship which guides the creation of all their products; from their handcrafted metal to their fine European crystal and porcelain. Nambé designs create an elegant atmosphere all the while being exceptionally useful—made for serving and entertaining every day.  Inspired by nature, designed and crafted with passion.  Chose what color your life looks like and live it. Color outside the lines.  Nambé.  Design your life.  Please click here to view more products by Nambé.

David and Michael Neuwirth are the fourth generation of The Neuwirth Co. Inc., a 76-year old family owned and inspired business.  Importing directly from Europe only, Neuwirth brings you countless items for home and lifestyle in crystal, ceramic, porcelain, and glassware that are as lovely as they are functional.  Please click here to view the lines we carry imported by The Neuwirth Co., Inc.

It is 1999. There is a wedding reception. There are place cards. There are guests...stealing each others place cards. Why?  These are no ordinary paper place cards...these are erasable ceramic place cards and the guests loved them!Ask Oprah!  She told her O-Magazine readers that PlaceTiles Designs are charming and great!  Placetile Designs is equally honored to have been chosen as one of the best products at gift shows for 2005 and 2006 by Home & Garden Television.  Pajama Mommy just gave their Babysitter MemoTile its seal of approval and Sandra Lee, on her show “Semi-Homemade” on the Food Network, thinks their PlaceTiles are “a very smart idea and must-have!”

Looking for a way to give back to the communities, Riverside Design Group created Plates with Purpose™, a series of custom glassware that artistically reflect the missions of vital non-profit organizations.  Plates with Purpose™ provides an opportunity both to delight with functional beauty and a portion of every sale benefits a not-for-profit purpose making a difference among those in need.  Organizations include the Alzheimer’s Association, Forbes Hospice, Habitat for Humanity and many others.  Please click here for further information about Plates With Purpose™.

The Porcelain Garden was created in 1982 when Marty Kubicki & Liesa Smith merged their creative talents. Today along with a talented staff, The Porcelain Garden has grown to a business that is known for producing the finest, intricately detailed Lithophanes in the United States. Their commitment to supplying the highest quality product possible has resulted in an enormously loyal following and notable respect in the American Handcraft Industry.  With a broad range of appealing styles, you are sure to find something for you and everyone in need of beautiful lighting.

A napkin is a ‛little tablecloth’ [from the old French word ‛nape’ and ‛kin’, meaning little].  Before forks were invented and used in 15th Century Italy, gentlemen and ladies ate with their fingers and frequently had to wipe them...they could not, with dignity, lick them, as did the common folk.  Thus, the napkin was invented.  We feature Print Appeal’s signature gold initial-cap napkins in beverage and luncheon sizes.  Also available in silver.

Prodyne© was founded in 1971 when they invented the original Gourmet Cheese Slicer, the purpose for which Prodyne was founded.  Prodyne© now offers a wide assortment of kitchenware, barware, and serveware in stainless steel, acrylic, wood and other materials. Today, Prodyne© consists of items with the purpose to design, develop, and manufacture unique consumer products with high style and high performance.

Beautiful. Durable. Sustainable. Unique.

Proteak Renewable Forestry has created a distinctive line of teak wood products, all of which are manufactured from plantation teak grown in accordance with strict environmental and social considerations. We plant the tree, log it, and transform it into a beautiful, durable, sustainable and unique product.

Proteak commenced its renewable teak operations in 2000, when the company began planting teak trees on reclaimed ranch lands in the state of Nayarit, northeast of beautiful Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast. These ideal growing conditions allow Proteak to cultivate its trees without the use of irrigation or fertilizer, thereby producing top-quality teak with minimal impact on the environment. With over eight thousand acres under cultivation, Proteak is positioned to be the most reliable source of sustainable plantation teak and teak wood products for years to come.

Founded in 1996, Riverside Design Group is a tabletop design business with a passion for style and a commitment to service. As a part of their commitment to community service and support, they developed Plates With Purpose™, a line of plates that raises funds to support vital non-profit community organizations.

S. Hanner, Ltd., a White Oak River Gifts Company, has created the perfect, unique gift to suit anyone's taste.  The Ceramic Note Tiles sit in a fine finished wood stand and comes with a dry erase marker.   S. Hanner knows how hard it is to find that ultimate unique gift for teachers, mothers day, holidays, or bridal showers.  It's a unique gift to ‛take note of’...practical yet stylish, affordable, and everyone will love it!

A fragrant and natural lifestyle.  Starting in the kitchen, hand-stirring batches of creative and good-for-you products, Sweet Grass Farm was dreaming of providing fragrant and gentle products at affordable prices.  Sweet Grass Farm is a small, honest company, focused on crating natural, useful products for everyday life.

 

Tervis Tumbler, the drinkware with the unique ability to keep cold drinks colder and hot drinks hotter for longer. Ultra-durable Tervis drinkware is dishwasher, microwave, and freezer-safe, and available in four great sizes: 12 and 16-ounce and 24-ounce Big-Ts.  Every Tervis product is manufactured using premium-grade, virgin polycarbonate that gives the tumblers the clarity of glass. Tervis Tumblers, with their signature rings, are made right here in the USA.

With our busy lives, it’s more important than ever to find small, simple things, daily rituals, we can easily weave into the fabric of our days and nights.  By rejuvenating your body and spirit, you’ll feel more rested, optimistic, empowered, and energized. And, you’ll have more to give—to yourself and to the many important people in your life.  Relax and be well, life is good. Please click here to view more essences of the Thymes.

William Bounds has been making the world’s finest pepper and spice mills since 1964.  William Bounds’ products are truly in a class all their own.  Please click here to view more fine mills from William Bounds, Ltd.

 

 

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