Iittala Sale!

Five more days to take advantage of the Iittala 15% off sale! Shown here are tumblers with a plastic ring around them to protect your hand! Set of two for $30!

Product of the Day!

Company: Moufelt Artist: Jeanie Lai Product: Felt garlands and ornaments! About: All products are made in Oregon using 100% pure wool felt, a sustainable and renewable resource. Traditional hand felting techniques as well as industrial felts are used to create our products. *I know Thanksgiving hasn't even past yet but we just gotThese wonderful items in over the weekend, dropped off by Jeannie herself. The garlands shown here are actually the "waste" material that comes from her other pieces, rugs, hot pads, coasters, runners etc. So she uses every possible piece to make even more beautiful things! These would be amazing on a tree. One garland is $28. Here we have her ornaments, so so cute. And show above those are her coasters. Ornaments are 3 for $12 and coasters are 4 for $20.

Iittala Sale!

Iittala sale reminder! 15% off! One customer came in two days in a row to order yet another Flaming Red Aalto votive. So beautiful!

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Artist: Johnathan Langston Location: Portland, Oregon About: Jonathan Langston is an alumni of the Oregon College of Art and Craft. His studio is located at the Ford Building in SE Portland. Jonathan begins with a 2D design on paper. Each form is first hand-thrown. A mold is then taken of the original to be used for slip casting, allowing Jonathan to work with duplicates. This process provides opportunity to alter each piece individually while staying true to the original form. The vessels become uniformly distinct. *Jonathan came in earlier this week and brought a new set of bottles! Great pewter color and so shiny you can see me taking a picture of them right in the middle! So pretty!

Company: Iittala Location: Finland Product: Taika Line About: Taika means ‘magic’ in Finnish, and Klaus Haapaniemi wants his illustrations to inspire your own imagination and storytelling. Combined with other essential design objects of the Iittala collection, Taika gives a magic touch to everyday life. *I picked another Iittala item to remind again Iittala is on still on sale! 15% off! Can't you picture these cute little owls in your home? I know Portland loves owls and illustration and this fits right in. Striking cobalt blue with hints of red, brown and varying tones of blue. Mug is $22 and the plate is $40.

Iittala Sale!

Reminder! Iittala is on SALE! 15% through the end of the month. Show here are iittala's kivi votives at $15 each along with Flow candle holder specifically made for the Kivi votives.

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Company: Normann Copenhagen Product: Krenit Bowls! About: The original Krenit-Bowl designed in 1953 The Krenit-Bowl is a perfect example of good Danish design and through the years it has become a design icon. The Krenit range is a contemporary classic which enables a perfect interplay between function and aestheticism. Its characteristic sharp edge creates a balance between material and form, giving the bowl its modern expression. Even its shape has a set the trend for later designs of bowls, and the shape of the bowl is just as perfectly suited to the modern home in 2010 as then. *These bowls were a product of Trisha's recent trip to New York and meeting with Normann Copenhagen himself. She even ordered them before she got home, that's how beautiful they are! Seriously bold colors off set by it black exterior. Sizes vary. Prices of bowls shown $15 to $52.

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Company: FLOR About: FLOR has always been an innovator and a pioneer. We care about our planet and its future and seriously consider our eco-footprint in everything we do. That includes what happens when FLOR has lived its useful life. FLOR has developed what is revolutionary in the residential carpet industry - a Return & Recycle Program.

We are committed to making sure that no FLOR ends up in a landfill. Through FLOR's Return & Recycle program we take your old FLOR carpet squares and turn them into new product. So, when you need to replace or make room for some new FLOR, don't toss your old tiles into the garbage. Instead, call our Customer Care department at 1.866.281.3567 learn how you can participate and make a difference. The planet thanks you!

Here are some alternate uses for FLOR samples: use them as coasters, use FLORdots ™ to hold a few together and create a cool dogfood placemat or use them as a trivet.

*That was a lengthy about section but FLOR deserves it! Plus they are on sale! 15% through Nov. 15th! I just had to feature them today because SO many people came in the store to check out sample tiles. One person is looking at mats for her kitchen and hallway and the other wants to fill her large living room and dining room! FLOR is so versatile is outrageous. Come take a look!

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Company: Chilewich About: The RAYTray is the first of the RAYbowl collection to be reintroduced. The open, breathable mesh makes the RAYTray ideal for storing fruit and vegetables. The covers come off easily and are machine washable. In addition to functioning as storage in the kitchen or on a buffet, the RAYTray makes a dramatic modern statement in any area of your home. *The Ray Trays have finally arrived in all their modern and simplistic glory! Stretchy mesh is used to create the bowls. Seriously beautiful. We have this one in grey, white and black, and another in green! Price $129

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Artist: Wes Younie Location: Portland, Oregon *Featured today are two Wes' many talents. Here we have two of Wes' paintings. I am particularly fond of the squirrel. We also have many of his terrariums that he just brought in on Wednesday. They come in all shapes and sizes. This one here is the small size at $85. They are even available in maintenance and maintenance free versions! (real and faux plants)

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Company: QuarterTwenty About: Led by Matthew Bietz, QuarterTwenty designs and builds projects at a variety of scales including furniture, installations and buildings, exploring relationships between design, art and production. *These just came into the store! So smooth and simple! QuarterTwenty just got "Best in Show" for their 'Giddyup' Stool, which also have in-store. These candle holders are only $32 each!

Company: Pental About:Excellent customer service, competitive pricing and a unique variety of material is what Pental Granite and Marble represents. The company began in 1999, with a few selections in granite slabs, and has since become one of the largest wholesale tile and stone distributors in the Pacific Northwest. Pental online is our latest effort to provide you with the newest product information and quality service. With showroom locations in Seattle, Fife and Portland, we at Pental Granite and Marble look forward to doing business with you. *So so pretty Pental tiles! Many choices to choose from for a back splash, shower, bathroom etc. One group of ladies just came in the store and said they were pretty enough to lick! Sounds odd, but it's the ultimate compliment!

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Company: Chilewich *Chilewich is simple and classic with a splash of color. These linen napkins are at a great price, 2 for $10 and these simple chainmail napkin rings are 2 for $22. The colors we have in-store would be perfect for your Thanksgiving place settings! All Chilewich purchases over $50 are 15% off!

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Product of the Day! Item: Custom Projects! *Hey everyone, just wanted to feature the fact that we can do custom projects at Relish! Shown here are the Marimekko fabrics that we have in the store, (30% off by the way). Custom projects can include table clothes, bedding, pillows, curtains, shower curtains and I can't think of anything else at the moment, but what have you had done as a custom project at home?

"Product" of the Day!

"Product" of the Day! Event: NW Modern Show About: This exhibition presents a 1950‘s ranch-style home which has been appropriately renovated into a contemporary dwelling; this project demonstrates the idea that art and design can be accessible and coexist in a daily living situation. The exhibit entails a complete spectrum of the finest collections - fine art, product design and home décor. This Ephemeral Museum aims to bring together a vision of modern art and design that reflects the unique spirit of place in the Pacific Northwest. Please join us for this special fall event! Living Room Realtors & Designform Studio possess a symbiotic talent; the first - an art for finding amazing vintage to modern dwellings. The latter-having the full credentials of a fine arts & design background with a rich work history. This marriage of worlds channels the ingenious potential of a way to display both art & design in a modern living setting for the Pacific Northwest. This event is going to be amazing! Opening night is is tomorrow at 4pm and lasts for two weeks. Plus, our very own Trisha and Carey are helping curate! I personally can not wait to see such a viewing of artists and designers from around Portland, not to mention a newly renovated mid-century home! Open to the public starting October 16th!

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Company: jefdesigns Artist: Joe Futschik Location: Portland, Oregon Joe started jefdesigns in 2003 with a line of lamps and paintings. Since then his designs have expanded into lightbox paintings, prints, and home goods that have received international attention in the design community. Joe designs all work here in Portland, Oregon. Each image is created from an original drawing and digitally manipulated with rich wood grain. *Joe brought in some new pieces this weekend! A waterfall series, which I think is beautiful! To those in the Portland area, we all love enjoying our surrounding waterfalls including the most known one, Multnomah Falls! Bring nature home with these beautiful pieces. $40

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Artist: Lucy Hewitt About: Lucy is an Art History teacher turned artist. She is also the mother of our very own Carey here at Relish! These elephants are absolutely adorable. The large one in the back is a collaged elephant with pieces of a map! That one is actually custom made for a customer, so you can't have it! But you can order one!

Hey everyone! Chilewich is now on sale here at Relish! In store we have lots of place mats and floor mats, with those gorgeous Ray Trays soon to come. Check us out in-store or online!

"Product" of the Day!

Company: Relish! "Product": Interior services Location: Portland, Oregon About: We take a holistic approach to the home and the people that live there. We strive to create beautiful, functional and livable spaces that reflects our clients' lives while respecting the environment. Residential + Commercial services include space planning, interior re-design, staging, materials and product sourcing for architects, designers and developers. *This isn't exactly a product but I thought it would be good to feature an integral part of Relish! Trisha and Carey, the designers here, create amazing and fun spaces! Currently they are working on a Craftsman house and doing a Cork flooring install at another residence. They are always designing! All the info is in the interiors section at shoprelish.com. Let us know if you want advice on anything from remodeling, paint, flooring or even just a spruce up!

Sale Table!

Hello fellow design lovers, I just wanted to let you know that we have brought in our sale table with the return of the rain! All things on this table are 30% off. Things are added and switched out just about every week, so come take a look at the good deals!

Product of the Day!

Company: Saikai Location: Japan and Los Angeles About: Established 1946 in Japan, started sales in the locality of Arita and Hasamiyaki which are known for their beautiful white and color painted porcelain. In 1991 out of Los Angeles, started the introduction of Aritayaki across the United States. In recent years we've continued the wholesale of standard usefully designed products not influenced by any trends, along with selected functional Japanese common goods. Since establishment, we continue to develop original merchandise while collaborating with it's originators and with your added support we wish to launch across the U.S. *Simple clean lines that lead to great functionality. The shakers fit easily in your hand, with genius placement of the holes. And let's face it, this little set it cute! $84

Pablo Pardo Sale, ending tomorrow!

Hello Everyone! Tomorrow is our last day of the Pablo Pardo 15% off sale! I just wanted to show you some more products that are available. There are quite the range of lamps!

Product of the Day!

Company: Iittala Location: Finland Philosophy: For a long time, Iittala has been part of an ongoing revolution. This is based on the belief that all human beings can make conscious choices in everyday life. Choosing objects that will last in design and quality will please our senses and create harmony in our everyday lives. Fortunately, this is also a choice for a more sustainable society, and against buying short-lived things destined for the rubbish bin. *Iittala is a wonderful glass and dinnerware company that practically sells itself. Personally, I like to enjoy a glass of wine every now and then so I thought I would feature these elegant glasses as the rain moves in and we hunker down in our homes. Check them out! Set of 2 for $40

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Company: Design House Stockholm Designer: Marianne Abelsson Item: Pleece Throw About: Marianne's first contact with Design House Stockholm was Spring 1997. Marianne is a textile designer who studied at the Boras Textile Design school and has been working as a designer in her own company for many years. Pleece is an exciting new product, it is pleated fleece. Soft and comfortable it has a luxurious touch. As my fellow colleague here at Relish and I would say, "we are OBSESSED with this blanket!" I can't help but touch it when I walk by. It is hands down one of the softest materials I have felt. It is definitely going to be on our Christmas list this year! Come check it out yourself! Price: $138

Products of the day!

Designer: Pablo Pardo Alright, so you may be thinking... "they are really pushing this Pablo Pardo stuff." But we are doing it because it's such a good deal at 15% off! On top is the Medina Waste Basket then the Elise table lamp that we have in the store. With many other options found here: http://www.shoprelish.com/store/pc/showsearchresults.asp?IDBrand=111&iPageSize=20&order=4 Let us know if you have questions!

Product of the Day!

Company: Pablo Pardo About the Lamp: A minimalist in form and proportion. Tube top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventional modes of construction. Its lightweight shade appears to float freely, gently tethered by its fabric cord. *Featuring Pablo Pardo lighting again today because of 15% off sale going on until September 30th! This elegant and sharp lamp is shown in in black, the original tube top lamp. This same lamp is also available in green, pink, blue, yellow... etc. Too many to remember! Carey here at Relish also mentioned they would be great for putting your magazine inside the lamp right before turning the light off for bed! Price: $125, $106 at sale price!

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Company: Marimekko Finland About: The visionary design company founded in 1951, personifies bold and unique pattern in exuberant colors, true to the aesthetic of Finnish Modernism, continuing that imaginative timeless heritage. *Yes Portlandians the rain is back. As much as we fight it, and sometimes fight the use of umbrellas... I wanted to show you these wonderfully bright umbrellas that will cheer up our rainiest of days. Price: $50.

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Company: Sagaform Designer: Moritz About the Design: This product show your sense of form, function and environment. It was made from farmed bamboo, so it does not contribute to the devastation of the world's forests. All of the glues and oils used in it are environmentally certified. All this makes it easier for you to ...shop smart and enjoy your food that much more. About the designers: Peter and Eva Moritz had their design and crafts studio in Lund in the south of Sweden since 1998. Their experience covers most production methods and materials. Many of the products are closely tied to human use, often in direct contact with the body, such as cutlery, furniture and jewelry. *Simple, clean, smooth and pretty. Perfect salad or pasta bowl all the way! Price: $49.

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Company: PAD Outdoor Planters About: PAD Outdoor is a Los Angeles based furniture design company specializing in products for outdoor use. In the tradition of Southern Californian endeavors such as the Case Study program and Architectural Pottery, PAD explores the concomitant relationship between the artistry of form and the market rationality of production. Our aesthetics are unflinchingly contemporary. While our forms may have ancestors they are steadfastly of their generation and in the best sense of the word au courant. In addition to traditional design strategies such as form/function relationships, ergonomics, and materiality we engage humor and wit as propositions to infix our designs with something more than just formal characteristics. Yet, as formal compositions they can stand on their own. *Yet another fun and unique product that has come into the store! It's like Trisha has an eye for these things or something... The come in sooo many different colors, many different styles and you can get a stand for them too. We have these ones here in the store right now but check out our website to see more colors!

Product of the Day!

Company: Marimekko About Glassware Line: "Socks Rolled Down" It's got its socks rolled down. The charming glasses design by Anu Penttinen for Marimekko are the latest members of the In Good Company tableware family, and they have attitude. The relaxed, direct in character, indirect-looking shape of the glasses, combined with Marimekko's characteristic multicolor, take a stance against formalized thinking. Like a person with his or her socks rolled down, Penttinen's glasses are natural and liberated, self-assured individuals. *Marimekko does glassware, what?! I really need to keep up with this company more. Every time something new comes into the store I am surprised by what they have come up with. I love love love these retro style glasses, shown here in amber and grey. They are comfortable to hold. They would be great for a nice cocktail or a drink of water before bed. Did you know about Marimekko glasses?? Set of 2 for $58

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Company: Esque Design Location: Portland, Oregon Designer: Justin Parker is most known for his knowledge and skill in creating enormous pieces of glass. He studied under Italian masters with a focus on glass sculpture (hand sculpted glass), and applies this background and history to each of his designs. Justin has taught specialty classes around the world (including Parsons), has produced fine art pieces for artists including (many of today's top artists) Jim Dine, Kiki Smith and Tony Oursler, and is at the top of his field. Designer: Andi Kovel is celebrated internationally as an influential accessory designer and glass blower, in addition to her career as a fine artist. She has exhibited with Claus Oldenburg, Damien Hirst and Kiki Smith, has designed glass lines for Ralph Lauren and Donna Karen, and most recognized for her new forms, techniques and concepts in the field of glass. Just beautiful. Amazing, amazing work. Come check out a couple of their pieces here at Relish.

Product of the Day!

Company: Chilewich About: I found this cool time line of making of Chilewich, check it out here: http://chilewich.com/about/history#/0 All of Chilewich place mats, no everything is incredibly classic and timeless with a splash of color. I am in love with the green mats. I didn't even realize they had a darker green and white strip on one side until I took it off the shelf! It made me love it even more. Prices of mats shown: white = $9 each, Basket weave and Green = $17 each.

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Company: Moufelt Artist: Jeannie Lai About:

MOUFELT.llc is an independent design studio started in 2007 by Jeanie Lai to explore wool felt and its endless design possibilities. Modern design is combined with one of the oldest known textile to create tactile fashion and home accessories for everyday life.

All products are made in Oregon using 100% pure wool felt, a sustainable and renewable resource. Traditional hand felting techniques as well as industrial felts are used to create our products.

Jeanie Lai is a Portland Oregon-based designer. With a background in architecture, Jeanie combines craft with her modern graphic style to create designs that feature the intrinsic qualities of her favorite material, wool felt.

Let's face it, these necklaces are just cute. Made with only wire cable and felt Jeannie makes wonderfully adorable and unique pieces. She also makes the green felt rug I featured in a past "product of the day"! These could be a great gift for anyone, young and old. Prices range $32-$42. Come check out her work!

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Artist: Pablo Pardo Location: San Francisco About: The interpretation of light in its many forms, refined design solutions, and a distinctive timeless style; these are the underlying elements of Pablo's design mission. At the forefront of American lighting design, Pablo's designs exemplify an uncompromising devotion to simplicity and usefulness, fusing the highest technical sensibilities with the most appropriate material pallet to create unique and precious designs that transform any environment. Pablo was formed in 1993 by Venezuelan born industrial designer Pablo Pardo and has established its studio in San Francisco. A 1986 graduate from the University of Cincinnati's renowned industrial design program, his diverse career includes designing children's roller skates for Fisher Price to creating automobile concepts for Daimler Chrysler. The studio has gained international recognition for its innovative lighting and home furnishings designs which are characterized by their unique sense of style and simplicity. I love when artists bring in strong concepts into their work. Pablo isn't just making a lamp. He wants to create something illuminates your life rather that just create light.

Product and Discussion of the Day!

Company: Ferm-Living About: ferm LIVING is a Danish company that aims at designing and manufacturing interior products with a graphic touch. The product range consists of wallpaper, Wall Stickers, textiles, kitchen items, a large KIDS collection and much more great stuff to come… ferm LIVING originates from a graphic des...ign agency in Aarhus, Denmark, founded by Trine Andersen in 2005. The company came to life after Trine, mostly for fun, decided to visit a clairvoyant. Trine was quite astonished when the clairvoyand saw a little bird sitting confused on a branch, not knowing which way to fly. This sight was essential for Trine’s decision to follow her dream of starting her own business. When she then founded ferm, the little bird found knew exactly where to go and now sits on top of the company logo. The company went from being a graphic design agency to a company designs and selling lifestyle products when Trine was re-decoration her house. She was looking for graphic wallpaper, but just couldn’t find the right pattern – and when she found it, it was way too expensive. Trine decided, that other people probably felt the same way, so she decided to take it upon herself to create graphic wallpaper patterns at an affordable price. By February 2006, the very first wallpaper collection hit the streets, and since then things have been going fast! ferm LIVING now operates in many markets around the world and has agents/distributors in Australia, USA, Finland, The Netherlands, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden and Japan. I personally love their bold and graphic designs! They would add such a great pop of color to your kitchen. Another thing that is cool is that their packaging is made from 100% recycled paper! *Do you buy, or not buy something based on it's packaging?

Artist: Stephan Becker Location: Portland, Oregon About: Award-winning furniture designer, Stephen Becker, is now creating beautiful, environmentally responsible lighting with the launch of greenlights. We currently offer five distinctive “candle sculptures” (they’re too cool to be called candleholders), many of which fit both votives and tapers. A pioneer in sustainable furniture design and owner of IF Green (www.ifgreen.com), Becker’s beautiful Slingback chair was awarded “best new chair of the year” by Sunset Magazine. His cabinet and furniture designs have been featured in a wide array of publications including Natural Home and Atomic Ranch magazines and National Geographic’s True Green Home. Now, Stephen turns his sights to lights with five green candleholder designs handmade in Oregon. Each features sustainably harvested or reclaimed woods, natural glues and finishes and recycled materials. Once again, Becker has proved his motto true: “Sustainable can be stylish.” His work is beautiful! We have a couple of these candle sculptures in store, and they get tons of comments from people who come in the store, good ones of course! What's even cooler is that he does furniture too!

Artist: Katie Bramlage Another Katie Bramlage Post! These are wall hangings made of wood, cork and cardboard. The texture is amazing. These would look great anywhere! Katie is a local designer, who has also interned at Relish. One of the great things about Relish is the fact that 30% of the merchandise in the store is from local artists and designers! Fostering local talent is so important because it supports the local artists and not to mention the economy. How important is it for your to buy local?

Product of the Day!/Discussion

Okay, I realize I featured Marimekko two "Products of the Day" ago, but I was in a meeting with Trisha yesterday with Mambo Media and we were talking about marketing and of course what Relish offers as a store and company, and Trisha pointed out that Relish is one of the only places in Oregon that offers true Marimek...ko fabric. Hearing that just made me think, how come I didn't know that?! And how come I didn't think to ask? I have seen Marimekko products in other places as well, and I didn't ask myself, "is this truly Marimekko?" How often do you ask yourself, "where did this come from?"

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Company: Blomus Location: Germany Materials: Stainless Steel, Canvas Description: Blomus aims to harmonise form and function to create special products for everyday life. For Blomus design is not an end in itself but an important part of everyday life. Showing a Blomus product once again! We just got these in the store last week. These stylish bread baskets have a canvas cover that comes off so you can wash it easily. Having these at home would be like eating in a restaurant!. I personally favor the green color!

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Company: Marimekko We are featuring Marimekko fabric today! These timeless fabrics and bedding would be perfect for back to school! Yes, it's coming around once again... We have lots of bedding, cups, plates and pillow cases that would make your new college student's dorm room a hit. They are also great for any age! I recall one customer that came into the store recently and said she had the pink flowered fabric in her room as a child! This stuff never gets old!

Product of the Day!

Company: Roost About: Roost is a wholesale line of modern home furnishings and accessories that emphasizes accessible and livable design. We utilize authentic materials and finishes that are contemporary without being hard-edged. The majority of roost products are designed by our small group of design associates and the... finished pieces are truly handmade, small craft production. Our products are manufactured for us in workshops and factories where we have longstanding relationships. In this way, we can ensure the quality and integrity of each piece. Our line includes some furniture, as well as lighting, unique mouth-blown glass vessels, metal vases and candleholders, home textiles, baskets, stone, wood, wax and botanicals. We will be adding collections periodically with the goal of being a complete design and product resource for the home and gift specialty retailer. These are so great. Taking a non-sustainable item, a plastic bottle and using that design and making it out of glass! So cool! Very light weight and fun, great for the home or office.

Product of the Day!

Company: MakeLike Location: Portland, Oregon About: Our studio generates art direction, graphic design, pattern design, and illustration for publishing, editorial, marketing, retail, exhibition, product development and identity/brand applications. I love there MakeLike's attitude not to mention their work! Reading their story on their site makes me laugh out loud. Their philosophy about making shows through in their work. The "hers" and "his" pillow cases are hilarious. Check our there work here at Relish!

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Company: Xen About: Pure and full of Spirit - A philosophy and our guiding principle. In a world tries to keep up with the continuous progress, calmness, purity and uniqueness have become seldom, if not a luxury. Xen realizes moral concepts and a philosophy beyond the zeitgeist by combining elegance and natural materials in innovative ways. So Xen leaves the ordinary dimensions of jewelry in order to create collections offering the leeways for your personality - combining esthetics and craftsmanship. I will admit, this is a really weird close-up shot of my hand... But besides that, I love this ring. With the smooth stainless steel and the off-centered balance. Beautiful!

Product of the Day!

About: First introduced in 1997, the Ray Tray is back! The design, which features a metal frame covered with stretch netting typically used in lingerie, incorporates a simple, inventive mechanism to hold the fabric in a concave plane. The RayTray is the first of the RayBowl collection to be reintroduce...d. The open, breathable mesh makes the RayTray ideal for storing fruit and vegetables. The covers come of easily and are machine washable. In addition to functioning as storage in the kitchen or on a bugget, the RayTray makes a dramatic modern statement in any area of your home. These are amazing! We don't quite have them in the store yet, but they are available for shipping in September! They come in green, white and black. This is yet again another design I have never seen before, so innovative and fun! If only I could think of something this cool...

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From: Design House Stockholm Designer: Harri Koskinen Block Lamp: Harry was educated in Helsinki at the Institute of art and design. He has received acclaim from the Finnish industry sector, which recognized him as a talented designer with brave new ideas. ...Today, the block lamp is a design classic, renowned all over the world and recognized with several design awards. The Block Lamp was introduced in 1996 and has been part of the Museum of Modern Art in New York's collection since 2000. I am pretty sure I am way behind the times on this one, but this lamp is so cool! It was in the store when I showed up today and was informed that it's been around for a while. I have never seen a lamp so simple and innovative. It completely challenges what we know as a lamp while still having the basic function of a lamp, to light. Beautiful and a great floor highlight piece.

Company: Moufelt Artist: Jeanie Lai MOUFELT.llc is an independent design studio started in 2007 by Jeanie Lai to explore wool felt and its endless design possibilities. Modern design is combined with one of the oldest known textile to create tactile fashion and home accessories for everyday life. All products are made in Oregon using 100% pure wool felt, a sustainable and renewable resource. Traditional hand felting techniques as well as industrial felts are used to create our products. Jeanie Lai is a Portland Oregon-based designer. With a background in architecture, Jeanie combines craft with her modern graphic style to create designs that feature the intrinsic qualities of her favorite material, wool felt. This is the best green rug! Beautiful and feels nice too. Staring at it longingly...