The 12 Days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide - The 8th Day...

It has been pointed out that I am technically going backwards in this whole 12 days of Xmas thing, but it has been intentional..I always though it sounded backwards the other way and since this is my blog..I get to make it up as I go along, right???

Anyhoo........

On the 8th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me.........

........a lovely design book, or two! Who wouldn't love a fabulous coffee table design book by Kelly Wearstler or Jonathan Adler? All three are great sources of inspiration from two completely different viewpoints! I love them both!

The books are from $34.95 - $29.95 each. Stop by and pick one or two up for your favorite deign junkie - they will thank you for it!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide....the 12th day.

For the next 12 days, we will be hi-lighting some very special items- one a day - each would make a lovely gift......... On the 12th day of Xmas my true love gave to me.....a papier mache Rhino head! Just what I wanted!

The 3 images below are a new line of product we just received at the shop. We got the Rhino, the Zebra, the Goat and the Chicken. All papier mache and from an organization called http://www.aidtoartisans.org/. Here is an excerpt from their website about their mission...

"We create opportunities for low-income artisans around the world to build profitable businesses inspired by handmade traditions. We offer access to new markets, business training, eco-effective processes and design innovation through a network of partners to promote sustainable growth and community well-being. "

I found their booth at the New York Gift Show in August and fell in love with the "taxidermy" heads. The detail that is not immediately obvious from the photo is that the paper is Haitian newsprint - in French...the simplicity of the shapes and the lack of color detail really makes these pieces unique and quite beautiful. The prices range from $112 - $122 each. please stop by and take a peek. Get a beautiful gift and help an artist........