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We just returned from a sourcing trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Laos and found some great new products. A container is on the way from Thailand - check back soon for new and exciting home decor and home accessories here.

Here is a preview:

Fanatastic lamps - I call them "urchin lamps" - made from stacked willow pieces in white, brown, black and green. We will have them in large standing lamps as well as hanging lamps. Very unique!

Teak Leaf lamps: a romantic and very colorful interpretation of teak leaves embedded in colorful orange, green, yellow and grey organic materials.Standing and hanging lamps.

Rice container baskets - for decoration and useful for anything like spices (small size), handicraft or sewing materials (medium size) and laundry (large size). These are very stylish, modern looking bamboo baskets although the same form has been used in Southeast Asia for centuries to store rice. To keep them looking modern and fit into contemporary interiors we carry them in simple off-white and matte black.

Teak Inlay Dining table with 4 Stools: a beautifully finished teak dining ensemble perfectly tailored for small dining rooms or kitchens. No need to skimp on style just because you do not have enough space! These are truly spectacular.

Teak Blossom Console and Stools: small teak sections cut and combined to form the centerpiece of the console and stools - architecturally beautiful and designed to fit with any modern or traditional environment. Besides being useful these pieces will become conversation sparkers for your home.

Mango Vases: there are many artisans who use Mango wood in Thailand and quite a few who produce nice products. This particular artisan has elevated the art of Mango wood carving to another level. His pieces are absolutely modern and stylish, in a color palette that is stunning. No wonder some of the most exclusive resorts in the South Pacific are using his vases in their interiors!

Soaps: I love soaps and even more organic soaps. The ones I finally settled on for our catalogue come from an organic soap producer in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They use only the finest ingredients and are producing such wonderful combinations as Red Jasmin Rice, Black Rice, Lemongrass, Mango, Green Seaweed - and many more. We have selected the best of them and will bring them to you in exciting new packaging. Some are like mint boxes with colorful mints of soap inside. Perfect for gifts but you might not bring yourself to give them away.

And so much more - check back for a photo preview in these pages soon.