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"A well-made object can be passed down, and shouldn't have to be replaced, so there's one less thing in the landfills." So goes the product philosophy behind Kaufmann Mercantile, an online purveyor of the type of high-quality, high-function stuff that lasts generations. The shop has a nicely honed selection of offerings that includes these Reclaimed Mahogany Coasters, which make clever......read more
Offer the gift of protection with the Substrata iPad box, an elegantly crafted hardwood case made from sustainably harvested timber. The handmade box features a hinged lid and interior lever so you can position your iPad hands-free at multiple angles. As a company, Substrata is all about lightening its load on the earth. From responsibly harvested woods and recycled packaging materials, to......read more
Vermont Wooden Spoon Co. is the brainchild of wood carver Jordan Marvin, who handcrafts rustic kitchen wares from local, sustainably harvested hardwoods like cherry, maple, black walnut and apple. The range includes spoons, spatulas, ladles, salad sets, serving sets and bread and cheese boards, all of which are food-safe and sealed with a light layer of mineral oil. The......read more
Tegu's wooden blocks contain invisibly embedded magnets that make building stuff easy and fun. Sustainability is at the core of the Honduras-based company's approach. The blocks are made of eco-friendly hardwoods and a portion of each sale goes to tropical reforestation projects in the area. The new Tegu Tints offer the blocks in an attractive array of pastel colors. Set of 26 blocks (bigger......read more
The plastic cup stuffed with with pens on our desk is a weak look. Time to step up our desktop organization game, and this Reclaimed Timber Desk Caddy, from sustainable furniture designer Jonathan January, is just the answer. Made from antique reclaimed fir timbers, milled in Oregon in the early 20th century, the Desk Caddy comes coated with a non-toxic finish and fitted with a number of......read more
Dwell calls these Olive Wood Nesting Bowls from Le Souk "the best gift ever." It's hard to disagree. The beautifully-designed, space-saving bowls are handmade in Tunisia, where olive oil is a major cash crop and there are strict rules about cutting down olive trees. The wood comes from trees that no longer produce harvestable fruit, and once they're cut down, they are immediately......read more
From their workshop in Woodstock, N.Y., Gray Works crafts handsome homewares from sustainable and salvaged woods, each lovingly hand rubbed in organic olive oil. Their rose-red cherry wood Footed Platte makes the easy transition from kitchen to table, operating doubly as a rustic serving platter and an excellent cutting board. Personalize it with a wood engraving to make a unique gift for that......read more
These simple, timeless lowercase alphabet blocks are handcrafted in Michigan from local, sustainably-harvested basswood. Combining education with play, the little letters also feature a math symbol on one side and an image of a baby animal on another. Each block displays four letters for a total of four complete alphabets. The blocks also have beveled edges for a more comfortable hold. Colorfully......read more
With a tastefully curated selection of goods for the home, Vancouver's Old Faithful Shop has emerged as one of our favorite retailers. We can always get behind good craftsmanship, especially when sustainability is involved. This Rosewood Cheese Knife is a case in point. Handmade from richly-hued, sustainably harvested rosewood, the knife's simple design masks an uncanny ability to cut......read more
Simple though they may seem, these sustainable wood Animal Boxes from Karl Zahn carry deep symbolic meaning. Each represents "a 'power animal' -- a totem for our individual ambitions." With hollow cores and the addition of hinges, they provide a beautiful, figural hiding spot for small objects. Made in USA....read more
