it's national coffee day...

         and we have the perfect coffee mug to celebrate with!

wood serving boards

Wood serving boards, made in Vermont, of ash with a driftwood teak oil finish are based on old European bread board designs...modern, functional, perfect for entertaining, not just for baking bread...we use them for cheese boards, presenting crudites, and for serving pizzas and quesadillas. $70-110 at  our online shop, www.thenewgeneralstore.com

shades of grey

on these misty mornings and early evenings, we love to warm up with our new grey  blankets and rugs...hand woven in 100% cotton in 3 different stripes, they are at home in a simple farmhouse setting, or modern loft... rugs are 2'x3' for $32 and 4'x6' for $112 and blanket/throws are 60"x78" for $80....at www.thenewgeneralstore.com

take your lunch in style!

whether you are going  back to school or have that back to school state of mind, take your lunch with you in style, with our natural canvas lunch bag, lined, washable, easy to fold up and store...$18 at our online store....www.thenewgeneralstore.com.   photograph by marili forastieri

Sea shells

on early morning walks on the beach, I collect big clam shells and small scallop shells, which are treasures found on the Atlantic Ocean beaches on Long Island, and take them home and press them into service as beautiful objects, soap dishes, salt and pepper cellars, candle holders...

we found a treasure trove of  Irish Sea scallop shells that are perfect for the above as well as their traditional use as serving pieces for Coquilles St. Jacques...we are selling them 6/$15 and use them not only for the table but for organizing desk supplies! www.thenewgeneralstore.com

salad days

on these steamy summer days, we love to make salads with the best from our garden and the local farm stand...our favorite salad ingredients include our pasta bowls, large serving bowl, colander,  olive oil + lemon vinegar as well as citrus and mint salts...

T shirt time!

on these hot summer days, what could be better than a soft white cotton t-shirt?
for children and adults , $12-15 at our online shop: www.thenewgeneralstore.com