Humble Bean » Stores http://www.humblebeanblog.com A Contemporary Japanese Food Blog Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:36:23 +0000 en hourly 1 Etsy: Linens http://www.humblebeanblog.com/2009/10/etsy-linens/ http://www.humblebeanblog.com/2009/10/etsy-linens/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:00:51 +0000 Azusa http://www.humblebeanblog.com/?p=1021 Some beautiful linens I’m eyeing over on Etsy. Makes a great housewarming gift!

Top: FLOWER FIELD Organic Linen Napkins / Set of 2, $30 (Natsumi Nishizumi)
Left: Colander Napkin Pair, $18 (Elizabeth Bentz)
Right: Linen Coneflower Dish Cloth, White $14 (Sarah Kusa Design Goods)

]]> http://www.humblebeanblog.com/2009/10/etsy-linens/feed/ 2 Merchant No. 4 http://www.humblebeanblog.com/2009/06/merchant-no-4/ http://www.humblebeanblog.com/2009/06/merchant-no-4/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:59:04 +0000 Azusa http://www.humblebeanblog.com/?p=406 I’ve been drooling over the kitchen and tableware products at Merchant No. 4. The hook was a beautiful limited-edition ceramic vase I saw on Design Milk by Japanese artist Emogayu. Sadly, this piece is sold out, but exploring the site was like being a kid in a candy store. I want it all!! The wood/glass canisters, Acacia wood measuring spoons, Molecule Dish, and Kami Cup are all high on my wish list.

I like Merchant No. 4’s modest selection of products. No need to search page after page to find a beautiful must-have. Everything on this site is a composite snapshot of things I’d want laying around my kitchen. Figures, since their tag line isn’t Design Objects We Kinda Like, but Design Objects We Love. This is a very carefully curated group of objects with a strong focus on materials and simple forms. Forget my wish list, I’d be happy to take home anything from Merchant No. 4.

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