BLOOM & SHINE
The Angel’s Trumpet pendant light from Stray Dog Designs is made from papier mache. The bell-like bloom is hand-sculpted by artisans in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and finished with non-toxic paint and polyurethane. $634.
DOWN THE GARDEN PATH
Maison Pierre Frey revisits formal French gardens in its À La Française collection. La Pepiniere, shown here, is a linen embroidery fabric based on sketches of 21 different trees sourced from the ‘Albums de Marly’ preserved by the French National Archives. Price upon request.
SPRING AWAKENING
Get ready for no-fuss entertaining with Table Two Studio’s paper products. The Garden Toile dinner plate looks like ceramic but is made from 100-percent recycled paper. The Toile print of blue florals and perched birds is set on a marigold ground. Set of 12, $22.
FRESHLY PICKED
Just in time for spring table settings, the newest addition to Nina Campbell’s linen collection includes fruit and vegetable designs. Made from 100-percent cotton, the napkins are bordered with coordinating color stitching. $24.
FLOWER PETALS
The hand sculpted scalloped edges of the Fleur footed bowl by Tina Frey resemble flower petals. Made from food-safe, lead-free and BPA-free resin, the collection is offered in seven colors, shown here in lemon yellow. $234.
FAUX BOIS
The branch-like legs of Made Good’s Duke console support a stonecast top, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It is shown here in a Wild Sage finish and is offered in two additional finishes and a larger 72-inch length. $3,100, available through Trovare Home Design.
EVER GREEN
Bring greenery into your home with Diane James Home’s Pom-pom faux tea leaf topiary—no watering necessary. $350, Diane James Home, Norwalk by appointment, or online.
COLOR POP
Handcrafted in high-performance aluminum, the McKinnon and Harris Virginia Bench features a Bonnyrigg back—a diamond lattice detail fashioned after Chinese Chippendale. Available in a range of 27 finish colors, it is shown here in vibrant Poinciana Coral. $12,400, D&D.
THREE CHEERS FOR CHAMPIGNONS
Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to a tabletop vignette or bookshelf, these charming champignons from the Paris workshop of renowned ceramicist Astier de Villatte are handcrafted from black terracotta clay and hand-painted with red-and-white polka dots and mossy green details. $375–$440, available through Jayson Home.
PERENNIAL BLISS
The Daffodil flower lamp by Mike Bliss dates back to 1984, but has been reissued exclusively in the U.S. through the MoMA Design Store. Crafted from powder-coated steel, the flexible gooseneck can be bent for directional lighting. $275.
FLORAL BOUQUET
Zia Tile’s Flora 8×8-inch cement tiles are individually hand-poured and pressed and finished with high-quality pigments. The naturally matte surface and subtle color variations speak to the handmade nature of the material. $15.85 per square foot.
PILLOW TALK
Based in New Canaan, Fete Home’s founder Jen Potter—daughter of renowned artist Clare Potter—grew up immersed in creativity and surrounded by color and pattern. The floral pillow designs, shown here, are inspired by Potter’s love of antique textiles, contemporary art and travel. $118–$225.
HIDDEN FRIENDS
Hailing from the In the Garden collection by Little Greene, the Lily Pad mural is one of eight new wallpaper designs created in collaboration with the National Trust. Each design has a historic provenance—Lily Pads was inspired by the Stackpole Estate in the southwest corner of Wales. Hidden among the lily pads, you’ll find dragonflies, otters, kingfishers and butterflies. $495 per roll, Little Greene, Greenwich.
BUNNY HOP
Aerin’s Hare pitcher is crafted in Portugal by Bordallo Pinheiro, a brand famed for its artisanal blend of ceramic art and the natural world. The earthenware pitcher features a vine pattern, wood-style handle and a charming image of a hare. $290, available at Aerin’s NYC showroom.
This article appears in the April 2026 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Out of the Box.