Name Name
titledescript
Since a child's first writing tool is usually a crayon, it should encourage him or her to use a proper tripod writing grip. That's what makes Crayon Rocks so great. They take very little effort in applying great swaths of color to the paper, helping little fingers to grow strong as they spill their creative ideas on to paper. Founded by a veteran special needs teacher, Crayon Rocks are......read more
Angus Hutcheson's exquisite Chrysalis Sky floor lamp is as elegant as sustainable design gets. Conceived as a surreal glowing orb for the living room, the lamp's diffuser is made from randomly configured silk cocoons, each attached to a hand-soldered wire matrix. Produced by Hutcheson's lighting Argo brand, the lamp continues with the brand's design narrative of fusing nature......read more
Sure, you could send that letter on blank paper, unadorned with any neat illustrations. But that would be rather boring, wouldn't it? Spruce up your paper creations with these fun stamps from Yellow Owl Workshop. Handmade in San Franscisco, the set of five natural rubber stamps is mounted on reclaimed maple and nicely presented in a 4 x 8" birch box (also reclaimed, of course). ...read more
Finger painting might be the very definition of innocent creative fun for kids. But there's nothing harmless about toxic chemicals like toluene, ethylene glycol, and polymers, which is what conventional store-bought paints contain. I'm no doctor, but those don't seem like things you want on your child's skin. Fear not, eco-kids has come through with a safe and natural finger paints......read more
Based in Panama, the Azuero Earth Project is a US-registered earth conservation nonprofit dedicated to "preserving the earth’s ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and promoting healthy communities by helping people to make informed decisions, take sustainable actions, and share knowledge." Lofty goals, indeed. And ones we can get behind. This set of six limited edition artist plates......read more
From Canvas's excellent range of elegant, sustainably designed home objects comes this Soapstone Bowl Set crafted by an artisan collective in Haiti. Exquisite and functional, the bowls are part of the Aid to Artisans project, supporting sustainable development around the globe. ...read more
These beautiful one-of-a-kind porcelain dishes are handcrafted and glazed by artisan Jan Burtz of Bella Porcelain. The delicate handmade process and painterly glazing ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly the same. At the same time, the pieces are durable and functional, so they're safe to put in the dishwasher or microwave. The collection includes plates, platters, mugs, vases,......read more
Looking for well-designed, everyday products that don't increase your footprint? Look no further than Artecnica, our fave LA retailer that carries only the best in sustainable goods. Like this StretchBag, made from recycled billboard plastic. Offered in a variety of bright colors, the clever die-cut design is made without glue or stitches. Perfect for carrying your haul from the......read more
Kaktus is a recycled aluminum stool originally introduced by Artecnica in 2008. Now it's back in a variety of colors as part of the company's Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Designed by Artecnica co-founder Enrico Bressan, the Kaktus draws inspiration from the Staghorn Cholla cactus, with a skeletal design that is both super lightweight and surprisingly sturdy. The versatile piece works well both......read more
The beautiful Phrena pendant, a collaboration between Artecnica and Brooklyn product designer Karl Zahn, is inspired by the pages of a book. Unfold the flat-packing light, and the pages of the light work together in perfect symmetry. Phrena's steel interior frame is coated with white Tyvek, which creates a glow that adds warmth to any environment. On his approach to green design,......read more
