Alexander Wang’s New Bags

Alexander Wang continues to make beautiful bags, here are my favorite bags of the season. They are made with supple leathers, metal zippers and have a very relaxed look to them. The deconstructed look and long strap bags are still strong trends, this is a beautiful mix of both movements. Even though they have a edgy look they are still very wearable styles that can be worn for years to come.  You can visit Alexander Wang’s website or you can visit Aloha Rack to get these and other designer’s collections. Aloha Rack is a great place to find designer brands that are elegant and easy to wear.

Kelly Lamb

Kelly Lamb is a multi-media artist and designer from Massachusetts. I found this really pretty plant pot set and thought it was fun to show you guys. Kelly doesn’t only has this piece but also other gardening accessories using her signature geometric design. The plant pot design allows for the pot to sit on different sides facing different corners of the room. There is also a hanging pot, bird house and mini greenhouses for your home. Click here to learn more about her work.

Hape International

For those still looking for the perfect gift for the kids in your family, is not too late Hape International can be the way to go. These toys are made of wood and rope, they have a variety of animals to choose from, I thought these ones were the cutest!!!.

It would be hard for me to pick just one from this line up, I guess they can make a great toy farm so why not get them all!.

Hape International designs and manufactures a line of wood toys that ranges from learning toys to cars, animals and anything else in between. Visit Hape here and find out what store nears you sells them.

Ochre. New York, NY

Ochre is a home goods store located in the heart of Soho. The showroom is stunning and romantic. Every piece sold here was made by incredibly talented designers. Ochre sells a a great collection of lighting fixtures, rustic furniture and beautiful tableware. This is a beautiful place to visit for gift shopping and home decoration projects

Barbara Shaum. New York, NY

Anyone that knows me personally knows my love for leather goods. This studio in the heart of the Lower East Side is the biggest gemstone of my trip to New York. The place is small and unmarked, I just happened to be walking by it and noticed some leather sandals on the display window. I walked in and found the most wonderful leather shop I have ever been in. Barbara Shaum has owned her business for decades and she still runs it successfully.

They handcraft every order of shoes, boots, sandals and bags right in the studio. I felt very lucky to be able to go inside this treasure. The studio is only open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm. I was overwhelmed with Barbara’s passion and commitment to keeping it handcrafted and traditional.

If you are interested in shoe making, crafts or leather goods you should stop by to visit Barbara. The shop is located on 60 East Fourth Street in New York.

Jonathan Adler. New York, NY

Jonathan Adler is one of the most joyful homegoods designers in America. He brings brightness and happiness to any home. I visited his store in Soho and I was in shoceked with all the color and graphics in his collection. Jonathan Alder is a modern designer with a fun spirit which you can feel when you walk into his store or visit his website.

Bamboo Table Set

Bamboo products are continually making its way to everyday products. These one is a set showcased at an Interior Design Trade Show and I thought it was not only a simple design but very functional. Bamboo is known to be the fastest growing and some of the strongest plant in the world. More people are realizing that the properties of bamboo wood are perfect for home goods and accessories, here is an example of it.

This trays have been laser etched to apply the graphics on the surface. It explain the location of the food and what utensil to use when. The two color wood adds dimension and textural difference to the whole dish.

Wall Art

These is a collection of wall art, all three of them have something in common. They are statement pieces for anybody’s home. The mirror looks like the blue section is coming towards you as if it was liquid, and the picture frames and clock are really playful and sure to spark a conversation. They are all functional pieces with a creative twist.

HangGoose™ Hanger At Matuse

HangGoose™ is a handcrafted wetsuit hanger made with sustainably grown teak, a wood that will last a life time and will withstand years of salt and water abuse. This hanger provides room for your wetsuit, booties and gloves.

The HangGoose™ is the perfect travel companion for every surf trip you make, it collapses to fit in any bag. The best part about this hanger is that it will extend the life of your wetsuit by hanging it from the waist. This will relieve stress from the shoulder area and also makes the suit dry faster since it only needs to dry half the length.

This could be the best investment you’ll make to preserve your precious wetsuit. Visit Matuse to learn more about this hanger and also to check out their line of superior wetsuits for men and women.

Electronic Ruler By Shay Shafranek

This is a new alternative to the traditional ruler we all grew up with. It was designed by Shay Shafranek from Israel, and Industrial Designer with a passion for making the traditional things in life a little more exciting and interesting.

Even though the ruler looks simple, the assembly is a bit more complex than it seems. The ruler even has a sound when you are gliding your pen over the edge, check his video here to see how it works and to learn more about Shay.