The holidays are not generally known as a time of decorative restraint, but it is possible to find festive adornments that will not make Father Christmas hang and shake his head in shame. Canadian ceramicist Paige Russell's Müzo collection features a mix and match of porcelain and wood figurines—woods, caribou, sheep, and polar bear—that would make a wintry, minimalist statement on your mantle.
Oh how we adore this dynamic duo of stoneware spout and felted cozy from Canadian designer Paige Russell, whose ceramic work is really something wonderful. The little sweaters are made from recycled wool, and there's something just right about the mix of color and texture topped off with a cork. Tea time!
Organizational accessories are on our collective brains these days, perhaps due to the fact that our desks look more like the aftermath of an F5 tornado than workstations. Enter the Wood Whale, a clever pencil/letter/phone holder handcrafted in Michigan from reclaimed timbers.
This beech wood skyline becomes a convenient place to hang your hat and coat. It's part of a "house" themed collection by Dutch design studio Tas-Ka, which has also created and curated an awesome array of homewares, decorations, and accessories. Take a few to browse their site for lovely things!
Rather than forever futzing around with the contents of your pockets—leaving piles of nickels and dimes around the house—let this handy change container from Japanese design team ideaco & associates collect your coins and keep your keys where you can always find them again. Put it by the front door and you just might be surprised at the amount of money you amass.
