November 20, 2006

Waltered States

Walteria Living

If you had a nickel for every time you heard, “Just sit there and look pretty,” you’d be chaise lounging while counting your riches in five-cent increments.

You and Walteria both.

But, like you, the Hermosa Beach-based line of ceramic, bronze, and wooden housewares isn’t just easy on the eyes. It’s got substance, too.

Take the Hecho en Los Angeles plates: Yeah, they show off patterns inspired by local landmarks like the Tar Pits and Doheny’s magnolia trees, but you can eat off them, as well. Or the 60 Watt, a cast replica of a large light bulb. It’s eye candy on its own, but outfit it with a votive it really shines.

The rest of the collection follows the pretty-with-a-purpose suit, whether it’s the Last Match menorah made of porcelain and white pine, a ceramic cactus flower bowl, or a bronze wishbone paperweight.

And since everything is available online, you can finally put all those nickels to good use.

Just try not to spend them all in one place.

Available online at walterialiving.com.