Going to another local source for inspiration today, this time to Bell'occhio in San Francisco. The shop is a favorite of Martha Stewart who makes a point to stop in whenever she is in town. Items from the store have been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, most recently in the Summer issue currently on stands.
The proprietor carries a well curated, though often quirky, collection of hard to find product from her travels to France in addition to locally handmade candies which are divine. Here is just a sampling of some of the items you can find in her store or in the online shop.
Absinthe Carafe, Glass, and Spoon. I have no interest in drinking absinthe myself, but I love this set. I'd probably use the carafe as a vase, the glass for ice cream, and the spoon, well the spoon is just a pretty little thing to have.
These Jordan Almond babies would be great for a baby shower. So adorable!
I have to also mention these Amandes Cacaotees. Almonds caramelized in sugar then dipped in 55% French dark chocolate, and as a final touch, rolled in powdered cocoa. I've had these, and they are simply irresistible! Even if you don't normally like almonds, you must try these. They will change your mind about almonds.
An interesting conversation piece, this Marie Antoinette can be undressed, unwigged, and beheaded.
Lastly, are these Plan de Paris a vol d'Oiseaux Muff Boxes. Great for giving gifts to the eco-conscious. The recipient can reuse these sturdy little boxes for storage (visible storage of course... these are too pretty to hide!). These would look great stacked on shelves to store photos or on a desk top to keep messy piles of bills out of sight.
Hurry and check out their bricks and mortar store or their online store. The stock is always changing and often times, the best product is one of kind, so once it's gone, it's gone. You might just get lucky and see Martha herself shopping the store for some inspiration.
all images via Bellocchio.com. The store is located at 10 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA.
Astier de Villatte creates wonderful white French ceramic pieces that have a classic style paired with an organic shape. Each piece is unique, a work of art. 
These are a few of the pieces that were designed by the multi-talented artist, Nathalie Lete, whose work has been featured at the Anthropologie store in Rockefeller Center. 
The one above is a favorite. There's something about a four leaf clover that always catches my attention. Maybe it's because I've never actually been able to find a real one myself. 
