The store is bursting at the seams right now. Everything anyone would want gift wise is here now and it makes me proud. New items…. A little toilet plunger to hold up your Iphone while you watch videos, a big blue mixing bowl or a Bodum glass tea cup (which is just about perfect in that it keeps your tea hot and is aesthetically pleasing)
This is a mobile but it is also a blank slate. Almost anything light weight can hang off it. We show leaves here but it can be your favorite toddler shots or pressed flowers from a walk in the woods or postcards from a romantic vacation. They move in the wind and fascinate a little one. One could hang light Christmas ornaments off them.
A remake of the classic 60′s flat doll, Flatsy is a twist on the traditional doll. Bend and pose her, dress and style her, Flatsy is both fun and funny in so many ways. With Flatsy as your playmate you will never be bored, just stick her in your pocket and take her along for the ride. She’s flat and that’s that.
This is a melamine plate, from a company called Jane Jenni. Clever art work that also says clever things. Cutie pie, little lamb, starving artist are some of the designs. All are high heat resistant, shatterproof, dishwasher safe, but do not microwave. One should never microwave any plastics or ceramics. Just glass in the microwave is my rule of thumb.
The tea room continues to develop. I just sent a description to someone who is helping me with the interior. Here is what I said: “My idea re: a tea room is to provide a SF neighborhood with a place for a sit down social meeting spot without wi fi and without cell phones.
A warm face to face place to meet friends or family. A room that will hold 40 folks at tables and a back room that could seat 10 for a party.
One can order tea and tea type sandwiches, scones, fruit etc.
Elegant yet old fashioned: a speakeasy or an old saloon comes to mind - no ruffles, no chintz, no sofas, no pettipont cushions.”
Smile while you’re on the phone- it makes a difference and enjoy fall. It truly is the best time of year.
D
