French Touche - French Indie Design
Opened in 2002 by Valérie and Emile on the rue Jacquemont, 75017 Paris, French Touche, is a Parisian boutique and online shop for French handmade products from approximately 200 indie designers and artists. The product range is extremely versatile with objects from retro ceramic jewelry to funky fun paper goods to adorable children’s clothes and toys.
Salt and Pepper Shakers - Porcelain - 26 euro
Japonaise Wall Lamp - 22 x 22 x 10 cm - 74 euro
Biche Cushion - 28 x 28 cm - 38 euro
Ceramic Bowl - diam. 14 cm - 18 euro
Money Purse - 14 x 8 cm - 22 euro
French Touche ships worldwide from France
Website in English and French
P’Home d’Amour Finds
For the lovers of a romantic, nostalgic look then you should not miss P’Home d’Amour of France. Although their collection is small each item is a real delight. I particularly love their vintage photo hang tags and engraved tea light latern. Pretty.
Vintage Hang Tags - Petite Fille - each - 3 euro
Vintage Hang Tags - Joyeux Noël - each - 3 euro
Engraved Container - large: 24 cm - 26.50 euro
Tea Light Lantern - 25 cm - 14 euro
Salt and Pepper Shaker - Silver - 6 cm - 15.50 euro
Suspension Vase - Glass - diam. 7.5 cm - 8.50 euro
P’Home d’Amour ships internationally from France
Website in French
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SuckUK MyCuppa
I love the irreverent design by Jude and Sam, the founders of SuckUK in Britain, always a clever take on an everyday item. The MyCuppa Tea / Coffee Cup has color bar markings for the various shades of milk that you can add to your cup of coffee or tea. Practical and funny.
MyCuppa - Coffee or Tea - £10
SuckUK ships internationally from Britain (free delivery for UK addresses)
Website in English
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The Collection France
The Collection founded in 2000 by Allison Grant on the rue de Poitou in Paris has an online site offering a selection of design pieces by both well- and lesser known talented European designers.
Escalier - Kavel Rafferty - heat transfer on tablet - 15×15x3.5d cm - 129 euro
Little Bang Lamp - by Black + Blum - 26h x 48d cm - 66 euro
Eat Series - by Tracy Kendall - 56w x 3.30m long (motif 2.2 m) - 169 euro
T-Towel Drainer - by Unity Peg - 76 x 46 cm - 17 euro
Bird Ball - By Blue and Grey - Ceramic - 17 cm diam. - 59 euro
T-Towel Débardeur - by La Cerise sur le Gâteau - 79 x 53 cm - 26 euro
The Collection ships internationally from France
Website in English and French
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Voyager Suitcase
Harking back to former days of travel the Voyager suitcase, an exclusive through Couverture in the UK, is a one of a kind piece. The suitcase is made of vinyl coated board, wood and metal trimmings with lock and 2 keys. Each suitcase is individually customized.
Established in 1999, Couverture specializes in covetable one-off designer pieces for the home, European fashion collections for women, cute knitted toys and children’s clothing and accessories, as well as an ever changing flow of vintage finds
Voyager Suitcase - 12 x 23 x 39 cm - £35
Couverture ships internationally from the UK
Website in English
Perigot Market Bags and Carts
When I arrived in Germany 11 years ago I was surprised to see the tiny kitchen refrigerators and the small quantities purchased at the super market but with time I came to realize that unlike Americans, Europeans have a tendency to shop not on a weekly basis but rather daily.
Why would this be I wondered. My best guess would be that culturally this has been the case for most families for generations (a large proportion of stay at home mothers) and secondly most European cities have at least one if not several fresh markets selling fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, exotic produce and everything in between where people purchase the ingredients for their meals on a daily basis. I have come to really like this way of shopping and the fact that often Europeans bring along their own bags, boxes or shopping carts to carry their goods home. Fresh food and environmentally conscious shopping is always a nice feeling.
Several stylish market carts and bags I found today at Perigot of France. All carts and bags are foldable for easy storage and transport.
Perigot Caster Roll Bag - Variety of Colors - 32 liters - 50 euro
Perigot Market Cart - 40 liters - Thermo-insulated - 135 euro
Mini Foldable Bag - Variety of Colors - 10 euro
Perigot ships internationally from France
Website in English and French
Environsax
Founded by Belinda and Mark David-Tooze Envirosax® eco-friendly bag originates from Currumbin Valley in South East Queensland, Australia. The Envirosax team uses renewable and recyclable products where possible, and is committed to operating on ecologically sustainable principles. The bag can hold 2x the amount of product as a regular grocery store plastic bag and can be folded down to a hand-held size to fit in your handbag or glove compartment. A smart and beautiful choice to help our environment.
Over 35 choices of prints, including a bamboo/linen and hemp version, to choose from.
Environsax (in Netherlands) - 42 x 50 cm - 6,95 euro
Environsax (in Germany) - 42 x 50 cm - 9,90 euro
Bagazoo ships internationally from the Netherlands
Website in English, French and Dutch
Taschen Kaufhaus ships internationally from Germany
Website in German
Les Petites Emplettes
Some sweet little finds at Les Petites Emplettes.
Felt Sacks - 27 x 27 - 40 euro
Passport Covers - Linen - 22.50 euro
Pillows - Cotton and Linen - 30 x 30 cm - 40 euro
Backback - Cotton - 34 euro
Les Petites Emplettes ships internationally from France
Website in French
Shabby Chic
I am more of a contemporary, mid-century modern girl myself but the ‘Shabby Chic’ aesthetic can be really a nice interior look if the setting is done just right. At Country Home - Shabby Homestyles in Germany they have a large assortment of home decoration items to give your space the final touches that you are in search of.
Madonna Frame - diam. 14 cm - 9 euro
Picnic Basket - 40 x 28 x 22 cm - 21 euro
Laundry Baskets - 53×50x38 / 46×41x30 / 40×33x24 cm - 89 euro
Coffee Filter Holder - 22 x 14 x 7 cm - 9 euro
Bottle Tealights - 29×9 / 24×10 / 20×11 cm - 44 euro
Chair Cushion - 40 x 40 x 5 cm - 23.90 euro
Window Foil - 17.5 x 14 cm - 21 euro
Glass Pendant Lamp - 120 cm - 54 euro
Flower Pot - Set of 3 - 19.5×16.5 / 16×13 / 14×10.5 cm - 39 euro
Country Home - Shabby Homestyles ships internationally from Germany
Website in German
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Mano Design Hedwig Rotter
Mano Design was founded in 2007 by Hedwig Rotter in Vienna, Austria. The studio is specialised in developing and producing tableware and living-accessoires. All products are hand-made and manufactured as unique copies, limited editions and small series. The product range is extremely diverse yet all the pieces have a simplicity and delicacy to them that is rather stunning.
Balance Tableware - Porcelain with metallic silkscreen - 18 to 78 euro
Dottings Vases - Porcelain - approx. 25h cm - 150 to 184 euro
Netzwerk Bowls - Thermoplastic injected by hand - 10 to 32 euro
Disposable Vases - Porcelain with silkscreen - 48 to 53 euro
Mano Design ships internationally from Austria
Orders can be placed via email or phone
Website in German
Note: Some products can be purchased at PAD
Website in German and English
Senz The 70km Umbrella
“Playing with the wind has never been more fun! The aerodynamic design of the SENZ umbrella makes it always find the best position in the wind. It does not go inside out and is windproof up to 70mph! Additionally, the umbrella has no sharp tips and provides you true comfort with an excellent view. Reddot design award winner 2007.”
The Senz 70km Umbrella - 78l cm - £35
Brollies Galore ships internationally from the UK
Website in English
R.O.O.M Sweden
Hans Axelsson and Klas Litzén started the first R.O.O.M store in 1988 and today the company has 3 locations across Scandanavia - Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. R.O.O.M offers a diverse range of products, many of which can be found at Habitat, interestingly enough. Nice collection all around.
Pistillo Ceiling Light - diam. 62 x 32h cm - 6450 SEK = 690 euro
Gilt T-Light Hanger - Porcelain - 9w x 7.5h x 10d - 175 SEK = 19 euro
Tanaka Mirror Wall Light - 25w x 25h x 29d cm - 1750 SEK = 187 euro
Dita Timber Wall Deco - 85 x 85 cm - 3600 SEK = 385 euro
Window Screen - Paper - 2 Sizes: 45-55 x 36 or 90-110 x 54 cm = 100 SEK = 11 euro
Hennie Tea Towels - Set of 4 - 55 x 75 cm - 90 SEK = 10 euro
R.O.O.M ships internationally
Website in English
Anne Black Porcelain
Danish designer Anne Black has a series of porcelain that is just sublime - such understated elegance. All the pieces are hand crafted in her Copenhagen workshop and each piece, distinctive for its shape, is decorated with a number of different graphical perforations, decals, hand paintings or a combination of these applied designs. Since the inception of the line in 2001 the products can be increasingly found in interior design stores, museum shops & fashion retail throughout Europe, South East Asia and the United States.
Anne Black collection can be purchased online through Stilleben:
Seam Vases - 11 cm - 195 DKK = 26 euro
Black is Blue - 7.5w x 8.5h cm - 150 DKK = 20 euro
Tilt Dishes-
Small - 8 x 13 cm - 140 DKK = 19 euro
Large - 15 x 29 cm - 600 DKK = 81 euro
Stilleben ships internationally from Denmark
Website in Danish, English and Japanese
AdHoc Design Shopping Fridge Mini
As the warm weather approaches and we all head outdoors this mini fridge by AdHoc Design of Germany could be a definite accessory to bring along.
Shopping Fridge Mini - 33 x 25 x 16 cm - 27.50 euro
Design3000 ships internationally from Germany
Website in English and German
Pedlars Shop Store Opening!
Pedlars has announced today it’s grand opening of it’s first shop. The store has opened in Notting Hill at 128 Talbot Road, W11 1JA London. If I lived in London I would be heading there today! But for those of us who do not, we can always peruse their online collection which is always full of great finds from around the world.
The shop will stock all of their current collection as well as one-off pieces and small, limited runs of exciting things they’ve come across on their travels. There will be new stock most weeks.
Pedlars has such a fun, eclectic collection that you can always find something to desire. Here are a few examples of things that are available.
Until Dawn Curtain - Tord Boontje - Tyvek Plastic - £99
London Underground Signs - Various - Prices start at £150
Ice Cream Maker - 19 cm - 1 Pint Ice Cream - £29.95
Number Tea Towel Set - Set of 4 100% Linen- 50 x 72 cm - £28.50
Pedlars ships internationally from the UK
Website in English
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Warm Wood Accessories
The warmth and beauty of wood can really add a wonderful touch to any interior. Now more than ever as people become more aware of the impact plastic is having on our environment products made from wood are arriving on the scene - whether they are created from veneer to solid wood.
Sagaform Trivet - Walnut - 20d cm - 10 euro
Sagaform Breadboard - Walnut - 41.5 x 19 cm - 35 euro
Tuisku Bowl - Birch, Cherry or Walnut Laminate - 2 Sizes - 178 euro
Senegal Teak Platters - Teak - 3 platters - 37 euro
My Tree - Ich & Kar - Birch - 50 x 40 x 40 cm - 60.35 euro
Majamoo Trivet Set - Handmade from Birch - 15 & 21 cm - 32 euro
TR5 Pendant Lamp - Tom Rossau - Birch Veneer - 60 d cm - £250
TR6 Pendant Lamp - Tom Rossau - Birch Veneer - 60l x 25d cm - £1803 Vases - 5.5 Designers - Birch - 45 euro
Fruit Bowl - Plywood Flatpacked - 32.5w x 30d x 10h cm - £5.50
All companies ship internationally
Spring Feeling at Pure Deco of France
To bring that wonderous Spring season into your home here are some sweet finds at Corinne Piot’s Pure Deco online shop located in France.
Leather Pouf by Zenza - diameter 45 x 65h cm - 210 euro
Epoc Orange Vintage Lamp - 78h x 43w - 234 euro
Ceramic Ding Vases - Sold as set of 3 - 21h x 7d cm - 39 euro
Contille String Light - 2.20 m long + 1.5 m transparent electric cord - 28 euro
(10 separate acrylic shades 3.5w top x 5h x 5w bottom cm)
Mirror Dragonfly by Atelier LZC - Silk Screen Print Mirror - 38 x 20 cm - 57 euro
Pure Deco ships internationally from France
Website in English and French
Anthropologie Hook Selection
Many American shoppers know of Anthropologie but for us living in Europe Anthropologie may be a new name to you. The company was founded in 1992 and has always carried a rather amazing, eclectic collection of items ranging from clothes to household accessories. The collection is constantly changing and is always worth a visit.
The company has grown to over a hundred US stores and now includes an online presence to service Europe. Anthropologie in conjuction with Fiftyone will ship to 34 countries from the USA. Checkout will include customs and VAT fees to your country, so there are no extra charges.
Hooks - Prices range from 9 to 45 euro
Anthropologie ships worldwide
Website in English with GBP, Euro, CAD and USD pricing
Bungalow Graphics Retro Design
If you are lover of retro design then check out Bungalow Graphics located in France. The design mind behind this great site is Charlie Adam and boy has he made a nice site and some really swanky products we can purchase. To buy products from his collection visit the “Boutique”. His playful, bold colored retro design collection includes t-shirts, posters, magnets, melamine trays, postcards and greeting cards.
Jazz Element Art Print - 30 x 40 cm - 22 euro
Ski Art Print - Limited Edition - 50 x 70 cm - 100 euro
Vertical Greeting Cards - Pack of 8 - 7 x 21 cm - 12 euro
Bird or Bottles Melamine Tray - 38 cm - each 35 euro
Bungalow Graphics ships internationally from France
Website in French and English
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Trophy Hangers by Phil Cuttance
These wonderfully charming clothes hangers by the New Zealand designer Phil Cuttance can be found at Charles and Marie. Love.
The concept is quite obvious, traditional animal trophies are a pretty ridiculous thing, so Phil’s hangers turns the trophy notion on its head, well actually on its butt… Whichever animal you choose, it always comes in a set of 2 - with every front bit you will get the rear as well.
Trophy Hangers - Poly Resin - Set of 2 - 7w x 11h cm - 38 euro
Charles & Marie shipping worldwide
For Europe shipping from Frankfurt, Germany
Website in English
Karlsson Wall Clocks
There is always something alluring in simplicity and these 3 clocks from Karlsson embody that aesthetic.
Vintage Dome Clock - 3 color choices - diameter 35 cm - £30
Mr. White Clock - diameter 37.5 cm - £45
Maxie Clock - 3 color choices - diameter 29 cm - £35
Utility Design ships internationally from the UK
Website in English
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Jorre van Ast Jar Tops
Jar Tops by Jorre Van Ast for Royal VKB are now available. Five screw caps that fit on jar tops all over the world. The concept is the ability to take an empty generic jar and transform it into a functional piece of kitchenware, now that is a great design solution. Lovin’ this. Five piece jar top set includes sugar pot, milk can, chocolate sprinkler, water jug, and spice jar top.
do in the UK - £13.50
Absolument Design in France - 14.95 euro
Connox in Germany - 14.95 euro
Connox, do and Absolument Design ship internationally
do is in Engish, Connox in German and Absolument in French
Brollies Galore Umbrellas and Parasols
No rainy day has to be a dull, grey day when you have dozens of fun, fanciful umbrella and parasol choices available. Brollies Galore of the UK offers an extensive range of umbrellas and parasols from standard, artistic to designer labels.
Dahlia Umbrella - 90l x 98d (opened) cm - £18
Edwardian Parasol - 88l x 85d (opened) cm - £13
Sophia Lace Parasol - 90l x 94d (opened) cm - £20
Frank Usher Umbrella - 92l x 106d (opened) cm - £71
Paper Parasols - 74l x 66d (opened) cm - £14.50
Bejeweled Umbrella - 25l x 32d (opened) cm - £36.50
Brollies Galore ships internationally from the UK
Website in English
JuJu Hat Design Accessory
“The Juju Hat or Tyn hat originates from Cameroon and was worn by royalty and dignitaries. Now a design accessory for your home featured in such luminaries as ELLE DECO and LIVING ETC. A circle of Feathers on your wall adds that dramatic focal point to your lounge or warms up a cold entrance hall. Available in an assortment of colours, other colours available upon email request.
JuJu Hat - diameter 80 cm - £150 or 215 euro
Design My World ships internationally from the UK
Website in English with US Dollar, British Pound and Euro pricing
iBride Avian Platters
Reminiscent of traditional portraiture the iBride Avian Platters are really delightful for fans of animalia.The platters are made from high pressure laminate over pressed wood and paper board.
iBride Platters - 63l x 43w cm - 98 euro
Egg Mercantile ships internationally from the Netherlands
Website in English
Red Monkey Camera Straps
Red Monkey based in Los Angeles, California makes unique, hand-built leather accessories embodying the spirit of rock n’ roll. “Inspired by the rugged, lived-in character of vintage western wear and classic American motorcycle leathers, Red Monkey leather goods are designed to break-in and get even better with age.”
The Red Monkey camera straps will help you avoid looking like a tourist by adding a little style to your SLR camera. Each leather strap has multiple color options.
Camera Strap - adjustable length: 76 to 86 cm - $100 to $140
Red Monkey ships internationally from the USA
Website in English
Spontaneous : XXD Picnic Set
Often a spontaneous picnic is not possible because the basket and supplies are missing. With the Folding Picnic Set by XXD you can always be prepared because it is compact enough to fit in your glove compartment. The Picnic Set comes equipped with plates, silverware, corkscrew, and salt and pepper containers.
Picnic Set - 20 x 20 x 4.5 cm - 38 euro
Design3000 ships internationally from Germany
Shipping charges within the EU only 9.95 euro
Website in English and German
Swedish Accents : Cosas
If you like a Swedish feel to your products or are going for that Shabby-Chic look then check out the Swedish online shop Cosas for they have a really lovely collection of products.
Siphon Flask - Glass - 33.5h x 10 diam. cm - 339 SEK - 36 euro
Plant Holder - 16h x 13 diam. x 34h (holder) cm - 135 SEK = 14.50 euro
Suction Clips - 3 Colors - 5.5h cm - 15 SEK = 1.60 euro
House Numbers - 10h cm - 59 SEK = 6.30 euro
Ironing Board Cover - 5 Colors - 125 SEK = 14 euro
Lace Throw - 125 x 175 cm - 750 SEK = 80 euro
Cosas ships interationationally from Sweden
Website in Swedish
Young UK Designer : Benjamin Hubert
Short listed for the second year in a row as ‘Young Designer of the Year’ by Homes and Gardens Classic Design Awards, Benjamin Hubert of the UK, is one up and coming designer in the ceramic and lighting fields. He has a great aesthetic and has just released 2 new product designs that will be available for purchase this coming Spring. Pre-orders being taken now.
The Yumbrella Fruit Bowl with integrated banana hook are made of earthenware with a lace graphic design. The Juxtaposition Clocks are black earthenware with powder coated laser cut steel hands in 3 colors.
Yumbrella Bowl - £50
Juxtaposition Clock - £50
Benjamin Hubert ships internationally from the UK
Orders can be placed by email: benjamin@benjaminhurt.co.uk
Website in English
Retro : Roberts Radio
The British firm, Roberts, was established in 1932 and quickly became known for the quality of their products. The R250 is an analogue portable radio that is part of their “Revival” collection. The radio can be battery operated but also has an AC adaptor plug, comes in a multitude of colors, are light weight coming in at 1.2kg and make a definite statement that ‘you love retro’.
The company over the years, have worked to make various custom versions of their standard model, such as encasing them in leather, or a line for Kath Kidson that is covered in flower prints or the show stopper Swarovski version, are but a few examples.
Roberts R250 - 23.8w x 15.5h x 9.8d cm - 1990 SEK / £99.99 / 189 euro
Swarovski R250 - 23.8w x 15.5h x 9.8d cm - 20000 SEK / 2000 euro
Bagaren Och Kocken in Sweden - ships internationally, website in Swedish
Radio Laden in Germany - ships internationally, website in German
Roberts in the UK - ships internationally, website in English