Avoca
Avoca has been an Irish company in County Wicklow since 1723. It is the oldest working wool mill in Ireland and one of the world’s oldest manufacturing companies. Our Avoca collection of scarves and throws includes the softest and most richly colored fabrics we’ve ever found.
Deruta Ceramics from Italy
Exquisite Deruta ceramics are made in the medieval hill town of Deruta in the Umbria region of Italy. Each item is hand-painted, and the gorgeous Ricco Deruta design can be traced to Perugino’s frescoes from the 16th century. The Green Rooster pattern is known to bring good luck to the home and is one of the oldest dinnerware designs in Italy. These ceramics pieces are high-fired multiple times in a process that makes them very strong and durable.
Hape
Hape was established in Germany in 1986 by Peter Handstein, and today the company is renowned for creating innovative, eco-friendly toys that children love. From sensory baby toys, top quality wooden toys, social-emotional learning toys, to a collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they have created interactive toys that encourage curiosity and creativity. Hape has won over 300 international toy awards, and the company has an active philanthropy program that has aided over 10,000 children globally.
La Rochère
The oldest continuously running glass factory in Europe, La Rochère has been producing glassware for over 500 years. Our La Rochère collection include some of our favorite glassware, from the covered jam and butter dish to our selection of versatile and iconic French Bee glasses. The French Bee collection, also known as the Napoleon collection, is a tribute to a pattern Napoleon used on his luggage and fabrics. La Rochère glasses are dishwasher safe and amazingly sturdy, especially for glassware that looks so stylish. Perfect for special occasions and everyday use.
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Le Creuset
The pre-eminent name in well-designed cookware, Le Creuset is renowned for creating products that are appreciated by home cooks and chefs alike. Instead of being stored away in a cabinet, Le Creuset items are frequently used and often proudly displayed. This French company produces exceptionally durable pieces that have oven-to-table versatility. We’ve chosen the colorful bakeware and cooks’ tools in our collection because, to quote William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.”
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Olive Wood
There’s nothing like classic olive wood cooking utensils to add a touch of inviting sophistication to any kitchen. Our beautiful richly grained olive wood kitchenware will help you to complete a timeless look in one of your favorite rooms. Our collection of olive wood cooking spoons, salad servers, bowls, and other olive wood cooking utensils will help you cook just about any dish in our cookbooks. With its natural antibacterial properties, rustic look, and durability, olive wood is one of the very best utensil materials. To maintain the beauty of olive wood for many years, simply hand wash in warm water and dry; do not soak. To prevent the wood from drying out, occasionally apply olive oil, food safe mineral oil, or beeswax.
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OSEA
Founded by Jenefer Palmer, a mother and daughter team, OSEA creates clean, clinically tested skincare from the sea. During the 1980s, Jenefer Palmer was the Spa Director at Murietta Hot Springs. When she was unable to find skincare that met her standards, Jenefer started mixing her own skincare formulas based on the healing power of the sea. After more than a decade of studying cosmetic chemistry and perfecting her formulations, she launched OSEA with her daughter Melissa. Thirty years later OSEA’s products are formulated with seaweed from Patagonia and Japan, along with other marine plants and algae that are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and beneficial ocean-minerals. These sustainable resources from the sea offer benefits, and OSEA products keep your skin looking and feeling amazing.
Pendleton
Since 1863, Pendleton has produced warm, soft, and exceptionally durable woolens that are famous for their gorgeous colors and heritage patterns. Our collection includes plush, soft Pendleton spa and bath towel sets, hooded kids’ towels, and many of our Pendleton blankets come with a classic leather carrier, making them perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, and camping. Pendleton items from Portland, Oregon embody our favorite qualities: beautiful products that are proudly made by a family for generations.
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Steiff
Margarete Steiff fought against many odds to become an independent entrepreneur. She founded the Steiff company in 1880 by producing a fabric pincushion in the shape of a small elephant, and this charming elephant soon became a popular children’s toy. Margarete exhibited her Steiff toys at the 1893 Leipzig Toy Fair in Germany and then began selling her toys at Harrods in London. By 1902, a Steiff plush bear with movable arms and leg was discovered by an American at the Leipzig Toy Fair, and it became a big success in America. In 1906, this Steiff Bear became the Teddy Bear thanks to President Teddy Roosevelt. Today Steiff is renowned for the invention of the soft toy and for 140 years of new plush toys that are still beloved by collectors and children around the world!
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Thames & Kosmos
Founded in 2001, Thames & Kosmos began with the goal of making science education fun and accessible outside the classroom by creating high-quality STEM toys and science kits for children of all ages. Thames & Kosmos products are designed to inspire kids and adults to figure stuff out, explore, and experiment. After 25 years, they are still looking forward to fostering a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation and approaching the world with curiosity.
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Waterford Wedgwood
A renowned legacy company, Waterford Wedgwood has been making crystal glassware and fine bone china since the 1700s. Our selection of Wedgewood fine bone china tea cups comes in a variety of enchanting patterns, and are all presented in a Wedgewood blue gift box. Our elegant Waterford crystal glassware and accessories are perfect for important holiday gifts and to commemorate a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary.