Catstudio: Riviera Bags

Catstudio, a husband and wife owned company based in Petaluma California, delivers a wonderful line of sturdy spring totes and practical pouches. Riviera Bags are a collaborative effort between Catstudio and Sabala, a non-profit society teaching widows and economically challenged women traditional skills and tribal crafts, to empower and generate income. These chic & casual totes, 50% Jute 50% Cotton, are hand woven and stitched with care lined inside with a vibrant yellow floral cotton fabric. Riviera Bags are available in 2 sizes with vertical and horizontal striped patterns in Blue/White, Red/White, and Multicolor.

Simplicity with Function FORLIFE Teaware

Designed with everyday function in mind, FORLIFE has created a long lasting line of teaware that will stay beautiful and fresh for life. Established in 1994 by Masa Fujii, a ceramic designer and entrepreneur, FORLIFE has developed new lines of glass and ceramic teapots, cups, and infusers to fit your every tea need. Add a splash of color to your space with the vibrant spectrum of teapots and cups in the Hospitality, Newleaf, Curve, Serenity Teaware Collections.

Hospitality Teaware: White ceramic teapots (16 oz.) and cups (9 oz.) with innovative silicone sleeves and tea spouts. Spouts will not chip or break and the silicone cup grip allows you to comfortably hold your hot tea.

Newleaf Teaware: Larger clear glass tea mugs (13 oz.) with stainless steel infuser and lid. Unique double- wall glass keeps tea warmer longer.

Curve Teaware: Brilliant teapots in two sizes (45 oz & 24 oz.) with infuser and matching mugs (12 oz.) with silicone grips, safe for dishwasher and microwave.

Serenity Teaware: White ceramic Modern Asian style teapot with infuser (4 cups) microwave/diswasher safe.

Colors available: Black Graphite, Lime, Lavender, Mandarin, Paprika, Red, Sage, Turquoise, and White

Silicone sleeves and infuser

La Chambaware

La Chamba, nestled in the heart of Colombia near the active Ruiz volcano and Magdalena River, has for generations produced some of the world’s finest handmade clay cookware. The large deposits of sandy volcanic clay, that surround the village, provide exceptionally thermal shock resistant pottery. La Chamba cookware is burnished before firing to create a smooth sealed surface without the use of glazes. All cookware is black in color due to the final step in the firing process, “smoking”, where the white hot clay is smothered with dried leaves and covered, resulting in the darker pigment.

This superb clay cookware is long lasting, durable and heat resilient allowing for use on the stove top, in the oven, and the microwave. Casseroles, deep dishes, bowl, plates and pans are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate any meal needs. Each piece is smooth to the touch and ready for use immediately.

Optional initial preparation before use suggests filling cookware ¾ with water and place in 400F oven for 30 mins.

Envirosax

Envirosax creates chic, affordable and sustainable bags in various designs, colors and patterns that will inspire you to ditch those polluting plastics for a better, smarter bag. Founded in 2004 this Austrailian company is committed to operating under environmentally sustainable principles and spreading their ecologically conscious philosophy. Using renewable and recyclable resources where possible, Envirosax provides a compelling alternative to plastic bags. Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, durable, waterproof and holds the equivalent to two supermarket plastic bags with their reinforced seams. And, as if these sweet bags aren't great enough, you can feel good knowing Envirosax donates a percentage of its sales to charities and non-profit organizations dedicated to the preservation of the environment. Find out more at their website: www.envirosax.com

Dermond Peterson Textiles

Dermond Peterson designs fresh and functional textiles to complement your everyday style at home. Founded in 2001 by two sisters, this Milwaukee studio produces classic motifs with a twist. DP uses "fine-art" techniques to block-print by hand on high quality linens and cottons with environmentally sensitive water-based inks. Natural linen table runners and napkins liven your living space with marine images from the Seaside Collection including red and black coral print, black and teal nautilus print, aqua seahorses, and black mussels andoysters. The Flora Collection features gold and olive bamboo on white and brown linen, chartreuse ginkgo leafs, and tropical green palm fronds.

Napkins 21"x21"

Runners 17"x90" & 17"x70"

Exceptional linen and cotton fabric using environmentally sensitive, water-based inks that are free of solvents, lead and heavy-metals. Everything is washable and superbly color-fast

Metal Pointus

Metal Pointus, literally translates to ‘Edgy-Metal’, enhances the natural beauty of metal through daring, bold and elaborate designs that play on architectural features and negative spaces created by the innovative combinations. Tin, Bronze and Silver are manipulated to produce the decadent Pointus line, created by designer/artist Bernard Bouhnik. The Paris based jeweler, founded 15 years ago, features five collections; Absolute Privilege (contemporary), Dazzled (innovative), Sweet and Sour (sensuous), Remember Forever (cutting edge) and Flagrant Impacts (limited editions), that introduce striking bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and cuffs perfect for every occasion. Layers of intricately crafted silver-plated beads, disks, chains, and other striking shapes convey Bouhnik’s unique style with impressive functionality and flexibility. The addition of Swarovski crystals, pate de verre glass and custom beads, takes Pointus jewelry to another level of luxury.

Select styles available at Maison d’Etre while they last!

Ibride trays

Astonishingly ornate images and intricate laser cut designs highlight Ibrides luxurious and fanciful trays as more than serving platters but impressive works of art. Each design can easily transform from tray to wall art enhancing any room with their evocative images. Ibride creates high pressure laminate trays of regal animals portraits from the hummingbird to the monkey adorned in lavish attire reminiscent of 18^th century royalty. Trays are waterproof and heat resistant to ensure a long successful reign. Ibride trays come in over ten different prints that will no doubt captivate and humble its viewers. Sizes range from 61x23cm to 59x40cm. Made in France.