Portland, Oregon's Pigeon Toe Ceramics boasts some mighty strong environmental creeds: All of their ceramics are made from natural clay, feature lead-free glazes, and are fired in kilns fueled by renewable energy. This hand-thrown porcelain tumbler boasts a supple, slightly dented shape that feels great to grip—perfect for a warm winter's drink or cool summer refreshment.
Cast from a vintage test tube and suspended on a thin leather strap, these ceramic bud vases will bring a bit of bloom to any window pane or unadorned wall. Each piece is handcrafted by Lisa Jones and her Oregon-based Pigeon Toe team, and these are a brand new design; They'll start shipping in April, but you can pre-order now from the brilliant Branch Home.
Hand-cut by Guatemalan craftsmen from recycled post-consumer wine bottles, this carafe includes a matching lid that doubles as a tumbler. Artecnica's tranSglass line is included in the permanent collection of the MoMA. Your carafe may be clear, brown, or green.
We've long been big fans of Xenia Taler's folksy decorative tiles, and a recent quick browse through her site has only fueled our adoration. Xenia's designs are hand-colored on her partner Steven Koblinsky's custom clay and unique glazes, and the substantial pieces—most are 4"x4" or bigger—would look great on a wall on their own, or set in with a series of field tiles. This polka beetle is from the night garden collection.
