October/November 2016 11 Pack it In Whether you’re going cross-country or just across town, this adaptable backpack is a perfect fit. Handmade in Colorado, the lightweight and durable Mountain Pack is just as at home on a climbing trip as it is on a work trip. ($189, topodesigns.com) Party to Go Craving a cold one on the run? This mega-sized, collapsible drinking glass—complete with metal carrying canister and convenient carabiner clip—ensures you’ll never be caught unprepared to raise a toast. Cheers! ($14.98, nordstrom.com) Elegant Olives Serve up a generous helping of polished elegance in this eyecatching bowl. With its sinewy branches, gleaming gold and silver finishes and delicate details, this sculptural serving bowl from Michael Aram reinterprets a longstanding symbol of peace and goodwill. ($200, bloomingdales.com) Rock and Roll Designed by Anna Rabinowicz, this colorful set of four translucent agate coasters is the clear-cut choice for bringing sparkling style to the table. Made in the USA with agate from southern Brazil, these everyday objects were 80 million years in the making. ($64, uncommongoods.com) Wet your Whistle This sleek water carrier is steeped in Danish design. Toss in a few favorite ingredients to infuse your H2O with flavor and health-boosting essentials. The streamlined carafe features a removable skewer to hold fresh fruit and herbs for endless combinations of refreshingly infused water with a decorative twist. ($65, uncommongoods.com) n
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016
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