Easy As Pie: Fall Favorites from Studiopatró

Easy As Pie Tea Towel Gift Set by Studiopatró

I’m continuously smitten with Studiopatró‘s beautiful linen gifts. Founder and designer Christina Weber has a knack for creating designs that are timeless and loved year round.

She recently collaborated with woodworker, Edwards Smith on a limited run of handcrafted wooden servers to complement Studiopatró’s tea towels and aprons for a collection of lovely gift sets.

Live Love Eat Tea Towel Set by Studiopatró

OakLeaf Tea Towel Set by Studiopatró

Aren’t these fall favorites particularly perfect for November gatherings?

Also, just this month Studiopatró introduced a line of aprons for kids, rounding out their collection of gorgeous gifts for cooks and bakers, tall or small.

We’re quite fond of Studiopatró’s Love Set too—they make charming gifts for weddings and anniversaries.

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Make this Gift! DIY Yarn Ball Bookmarks

DIY Yarn Ball Bookmark by SeeJaneBlog for Design Mom

Have a favorite bookworm you’d like to do something special for? Of course you do. Have a hankering for a quick fuzzy project? I’m guessing it’s quite likely.

As Jane says, it’s “a charming little bookmark that would make a great anytime gift.” With the trees turning and the holidays coming, that time is now!

Grab some yarn, a mug of cocoa, and get going. This one’s so easy you can get the little ones in on it too.

Visit Design Mom for the step-by-steps to make your own yarn ball bookmarks. Created by the lovely Jane of SeeJaneBlog.

DIY Yarn Ball Bookmark by SeeJaneBlog for Design Mom

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How Many Pins Could A Pinhook Hook?

Pinhooks Hangable Push Pins

Office supply geeks, organization freaks, crafty kids, and handy types, heads up! These little gizmos are headed straight to your wish list and, if you’re nice this year, into your stocking.

Yes friends, someone much more clever than I has combined the ordinary into the obvious—a push pin, with a hook on it. Say it with me now, “Why (oh why) didn’t I think of that?” And say hello to Pinhooks.

It just makes sense and the list of uses goes on and on—from jewelry to party decorations to plant vines.

If you’re into quick fixes then pat yourself on the back. Your next project just got a little closer to done.

(h/t papernstitch)

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MIO Sustainable Design + Beautiful Gifts

MIO Philadelphia Store Front

With Earth Day this Sunday, I’d like to bring your attention to our wonderful sponsor, MIO! MIO is a design company and the vision of the Salm brothers—Isaac, the numbers guy, and Jaime, the design guy.

MIO creates beautiful, affordable gifts and home interior products, with an emphasis on making sustainability covetable through design.

They call it Green Desire, and it’s their guiding principle. It’s based on the idea that we should crave sustainable products out of genuine desire rather than fear, guilt or altruism. (Yes!) They’re matching our desires with what’s good for the planet, and they do an incredible job of it. Just have a look at these favorites from MIO’s collection—colorful, smart, and quite desirable.

1. Organixe Pencil Holder, 2. Square Cap Straw Hat, 3. Rider Cap Straw Hat, 4. Oval Tack Frame, 5. Beehive Softbowl, 6. Wobowl Softbowl, 7. Pop-Up Basket

Isaac and Jaime work closely with creative designers, manufacturers, engineers and business folks worldwide from their studio and storefront in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, they run CultureLab, a design consultancy within MIO that assists companies such as Target, FedEx, and Anthropologie with incorporating sustainable solutions into their business practices.

Wantist and MIO Giveaway coming soon...

I’m super excited to let you in on something really special. We’ve teamed up with MIO for an Earth Day Giveaway! More details coming later this week.

Stay tuned!

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Make This Gift: A Colorful Leather and Wood Trivet!

DIY Leather and Wood Trivets

DIY Leather and Wood Trivets, by Kate Pruitt

Hello, beautiful! These pretty wood and leather trivets are perfect for friends who love to cook or as a housewarming gift for new neighbors. They’re simple, modern, and oh-so-colorful! Plus, you can totally customize the colors to match your gift recipient’s decor (serious bonus points, you guys). If you’re not sure, you can’t go wrong with a minimalist raw wood/white/and black leather combo!

Check out how to make them over on Design*Sponge.

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