Barr-Co. hand-crafted vegan candles, made in small batches, in the U.S.A. Delicious light smell of oatmeal vanilla and vetiver. $25 at http://www.treatthyself.com
Ebony Carving lugged back from my most recent trip to Kenya — a Masai warrior taking a thorn out of his foot. Patient and calm, he is a good reminder, that it’s not all roses out there, but nothing that can’t be plucked away at the end of the day.
Hand blown glass balls offering just the right sparkle, in just the right place. www.kitengela-glass.com
Silver Organic Rimmed Dinner Ware. They strike the right balance of lux and earthiness. www.westelm.com
Katie Upton charcoal sketch. She’s all about horses. Particularly large scale oil paintings. But occassionally, a smaller piece makes a big impact. It’s perfectly stabled in the corner of my family room. http://katieupton.com