Saturday, February 18, 2012

Basketry



Baskets handmade in Zimbabwe. Signed by the makers.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Love



We are so pleased to introduce MCMC Fragrances.
These wonderful scents are created by Anne McClain, who grew up in Providence,
once upon a time worked with us at Simple Pleasures, and now lives in Brooklyn.
Since it's about to be Valentine's Day, Anne's Love story is on our mind . . .

"The first time I fell in love, it was all fireworks and sparks and a rush of crazy dancing.
The second time I fell in love, it was in a field by the ocean. My love is infinite.



Intense and spicy top notes of Japanese yuzu citrus, French sweet basil and Chinese

magnolia oil grow into the burning intensity of ancient templewood and gunpowder.

The scent lasts forever, just like true love."


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Pommes d'amour ooh la las



Little treats on a theme for Valentine's Day . . .
Pomme d'Amour and Fruit de la Passion and Fleur de Sel delicious artisan
chocolate bars from Maison Bouche in San Francisco.
Pomme d'Amour and Fraise des Bois and Patchouli luxurious Moroccan argan oil
soaps hand crafted in Marseille.

Friday, February 3, 2012

California cool cats



80 years and still ticking . . .
Kit Kat clocks !

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

S A L E



our annual whole-month-of-January-sale !

Monday, December 26, 2011

It's a gift


Chris Gannaway's Christmas cookies are amazing in every way -
beautifully designed, perfectly executed, delicately delicious,
cleverly presented.
Why oh why haven't I photographed them every year ?
These edible works of art. Labors of love. Artisanal gifts of herself.