12 adorable Chocolate Eggs, 6 filled with a fine hazelnut praline and 6 with a subtle salted caramel. A layer of milk and dark chocolate is filled with caramel or praline and then wrapped in a fine sugar shell and life-like speckles. Amazing and delicious! All paper packaging with bird descriptions and beautiful illustrations by illustrator and author Madeleine Floyd.

Ingredients: Sugar, Ecuador cocoa mass, praline 15% (HAZELNUTS, sugar), cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, LACTOSE, concentrated butter (MILK), coating agents, (gum arabic, Carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac), starches, cocoa powder, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, glucose syrup, colouring ingredients (spirulina, apple concentrate, and malted BARLEY extract), salt, natural vanilla flavouring, colouring: E160a. BROWN or BLUE EGGS: sugar, cocoa mass, caramel 12% (sugar, water, dextrose), whole MILK powder, cocoa butter, concentrated butter (MILK), glucose syrup, coating agents (gum arabic, Carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac), starches, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, colouring foodstuffs (spirulina, apple, safflower, lemon, sweet potato & radish concentrates, BARLEY malt extract), “fleur de sel” salt, natural vanilla flavouring. Milk chocolate contains 30% cocoa min, 19% milk min. Dark chocolate contains 52% cocoa.

Dimensions: Box is 5.25 × 4 inches

Made in France

Dish brush with replaceable brush made of tampico fiber. Tampico fiber is obtained from the ribs of the agave plant and has been used for centuries to make scrubbing and washing brushes. It has a high degree of shape retention and, best of all, you can throw the used brush into the compost. Convenient hook at the end of the handle.

Materials: Untreated beechwood, tampico fiber, metal

Dimensions: 9.75 in. long x 2.5 in. wide

Made in Germany

A comprehensive guide to exploring plant-based dyeing techniques

By Heidi Iverson

We are so happy and excited to offer you this magickal new book by Heidi Iverson (our exceptional, multi-talented employee here at Good Gray!). All of our copies are signed by the author, of course!

Favorite quote: “My approach to creating color is to emphasize intent over perfection, and I hope after reading my book, your love and curiosity for the land and plants that surround you grows.”

From the publisher: Heidi explores two different approaches to natural dyeing; a traditional style and a more intuitive approach. Discover mindful dye practices, low-energy alternatives and water-conscious methods as well more traditional dye methods using raw dyestuff, whole plants and ground plants. There is also advice about foraging dye plants safely, ethical harvesting and growing your own dye plants.

Heidi teaches you to create your own color library using various mixing techniques and color theory and to create your own dye journal in order to track your progress.

Hardcover

7.6 x 9.7 inches

Washed linen tea towels with cheerful wild strawberry or blackberry designs look cheerful and charming in your kitchen and feel great in your hand. So sweet!

Materials: 100% linen

Dimensions: 17.5 × 27.5 in.

Artist designed in Georgia, made in Lithuania

The backs of these beautifully designed letterpress watercolor postcards are printed by hand on a large cast iron flywheel press. The front is left blank for your watercolor creations. Made from 100% cotton watercolor paper. Explore your creativity and send your friend or loved one a precious work of art. Customer suggestion: When traveling, paint a simple scene on your Watercolor Postcard and leave as a nice token along with a tip.

Sennelier Aqua Mini Travel Watercolor Set available here.

Made from 100% cotton watercolor paper

Pack of 12

Dimensions: 4 x 6”

Made in Massachusetts

This textured stainless steel Tea Strainer rests perfectly on your cup while steeping your loose-leaf tea. Once tea is fully brewed, simply rest it in the three footed ceramic bowl to drain. Beautifully glazed, each bowl has a unique pattern.

Bowl and Strainer are dishwasher safe

Sold separately

Materials: Tea Strainer - stainless steel. Three Footed Bowl - ceramic

Dimensions: Strainer - 3 in. diameter x 6.5 in. long. Bowl - 3.5 in. diameter x 2in. tall

Made in Japan

Hasami Mugs available here.

Made from the naturally pliant fibers of the windmill palm and used for centuries in Japan for cleaning pots and dishes. A versatile kitchen brush that is perfect for cleaning cast iron pans, glassware and even scrubbing vegetables. Fits comfortably in your hand. Trusted by professional chefs and home cooks alike. Shown on our water resistant Hinoki Soap Rest which is also useful for sponges and brushes.

Materials: Coconut fiber from the windmill palm, metal wire

Dimensions: 4.75 in. x 4.5 in.

Made in Japan

Crafted from a single sheet of stainless steel, an exceptionally durable pair of scissors with a simple and sophisticated design. A rubber ring surrounds the interior handles for comfort and ease when cutting. Introduced in 1974 and an immediate recipient of the Japanese Good Design and Long Line Design awards. The perfect every-day scissor!

The all black pair has a thin non-stick Teflon coating to allow smooth cutting of sticky surfaces (e.g., tape). The green pair is for left-handers.

Dimensions: 6 1/2” long

Made in Japan

Our new favorite!

An elegant pair of tapers made in Japan from 100% rice bran wax. Rice bran wax is harder than other conventional candle waxes allowing the taper to burn slowly and the special wick produces a larger flame with very little soot. With one hundred years of history, DAIYO is dedicated to crafting these beautiful, authentic Japanese candles.

Dimensions: 9 in tall x 7/8 in. at widest point.

Made in Japan

Wheel-thrown stoneware Artist’s Brush Cup with a notched rim for resting your tools. Perfect for all paintbrushes or calligraphy pens. Beautiful and practical in any creative setting. 

Materials: Stoneware, glaze

Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 in tall x 3 in wide

Handmade in United states

A Greener Way to Cook for You and Your Family

By Anna Jones

Favorite quote: “This book is a celebration of food, cooking and togetherness; of the principles that ground how we live, cook and eat; of showing love to those we hold dear, to our communities and to ourselves.”

“The intention of all my books is to instill cooks with confidence beyond recipes, to help them be intelligent, adaptable cooks who enjoy making dinner with leftovers or odds and ends, as much as a recipe you have carefully shopped for. [….] These recipes are yours once the book is opened and you start cooking.”

From the publisher: Delectable recipes that are easy to make and that keep sustainability at the center of every dish.

Favorite review: “A book where thought meets practical action meets deliciousness.” —Yotam Ottolenghi

Hardcover

7.5 × 9.75 inches | 329 pages

The beautiful Lion Tail scissors are made from hard-tempered steel and a thin layer of 24-karat gold-plating is applied to the handle. Perfect for cutting textiles or paper.

The Paris Scissors are a reproduction of a 19th-century pair celebrating the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889. Expertly crafted in Italy from hard-tempered steel and covered with a thin layer of 24-karat gold, they easily cut through textiles, ribbon or paper. Perfect for both detailed and simple cutting.

Discovered in a notion shop in Rome, the Crane scissors have a lovely shape, with finely engraved details. They feature nickel-plated blades and a thin layer of 24 karat gold is applied to the scissors to make them shine! Extremely sharp - ideal for ribbon, embroidery and other detailed work.

The Scarlet Shears feature soft-touch, non-slip handles and precision sharpened, carbon steel blades ensuring both a smooth performance and long lasting comfort. Ideal for textiles or professional use.

Packaged in a letterpress paper label and clear bag.

Dimensions: Lion Tail: 5” - Paris: 4” - Crane: 3 3/4” - Shears: 6 1/4” - Small Scarlet: 3 1/4”

Made in Italy

How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness

By Dr. Quing Li - Chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine

Take yourself on a forest bathe with the Japanese art and science of Shinrin-Yoku.

From the publisher: As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees–what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing–can promote health and happiness. The definitive guide.

Dimensions: 6 x 8.25 in / 320 pages

Hardcover

This traditional Japanese Watercolor Set contains 14 beautiful lightfast, non-toxic colors for painting on the go. They can be used as an opaque gouache or watered down for use as watercolor. Also included in the set are one Kuretake ZIG water brush and one Kuretake ZIG waterproof 0.1mm black Mangaka Outline Pen. The sturdy plastic case has a convenient mixing palette in the cover. Bring them with you and paint!

Dimensions: 3.5 x 6.5 in (when closed)

Made in Japan

Our long lasting bath brush is smooth and beautiful and comfortable in your hand. The straight handle is made of Hinoki (Japanese cypress) which is known for its antibacterial, aromatic, and mold and moisture resistant properties owing to this wood’s naturally high content of resin. The hog hair brush is moderately exfoliating, offering a wonderfully refreshing massage for your skin. This bath brush can be used for dry brushing or for sudsing in the shower. Convenient cotton cord for hanging.

Materials: Hinoki wood, hog hair, cotton

Dinensions: Short Handle: 9.5 in Long Handle: 13.75 in

Made in Japan

The soft side of this brush will remove dust from your screen and keyboard, while the firmer side is particularly suitable for cleaning between the keys.

Materials: Oiled beechwood, light goat hair, boar bristle

Dimensions: 3in. x 3in.

Made in Germany

The best!

The essential kitchen scissors. Comfortable flexible handles for right or left hand use and tapered points that cut right to the tip. These scissors are so versatile you can use them to cut almost anything; snip garden herbs, harvest vegetables, fruit or flowers from your garden, cut small chicken bones, twine, tin foil, plastic, even fabric or paper. We reach for our pair constantly and they are still going strong after many years. A Good Gray favorite.

Materials: High carbon Japanese AUS8 stainless steel blades

Dimensions: 6.25 x 3.25 inches

Made in Japan

It’s indispensable!

The MD Memo Block is made with attention to every detail for a pleasant and comfortable writing experience. It features the famous, carefully considered, Midori MD Notebook paper which is compatible with multiple styles of pens and pencils and is a lovely ivory color, meant to be soothing to the eye. It is also the perfect compact size for your desk or counter, so easy to grab a page and jot down your notes (it has plenty of sheets - 500 to be exact!). And, I must mention the satisfying tear (IYKYK). Available with blank, lined (light gray lines) or grid (light blue grid) pages. We have one at our front desk and one at every table in our work room. Our customers love them!

Materials: paper, chipboard, glue

Dimensions: 3.9 in square x 1.9 in tall

Made in Japan

Midori MD Notebooks available here

12 adorable Chocolate Eggs, 6 filled with a fine hazelnut praline and 6 with a subtle salted caramel. A layer of milk and dark chocolate is filled with caramel or praline and then wrapped in a fine sugar shell and life-like speckles. All paper packaging with bird descriptions and illustrations by illustrator and author Madeleine Floyd.

Ingredients: Sugar, Ecuador cocoa mass, praline 15% (HAZELNUTS, sugar), cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, LACTOSE, concentrated butter (MILK), coating agents, (gum arabic, Carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac), starches, cocoa powder, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, glucose syrup, colouring ingredients (spirulina, apple and safflower concentrate, and malted BARLEY extract), salt, natural vanilla flavoring, colouring: E160a. BROWN OR BLUE EGGS: sugar, Ecuador cocoa mass, caramel 12% (sugar, water, dextrose), whole MILK powder, cocoa butter, concentrated butter (MILK), glucose syrup, coating agents (gum arabic, Carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac), starches, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, colouring foodstuffs (spirulina, apple, safflower, lemon, sweet potato and radish concentrates, malted BARLEY extract), “fleur de sel” salt, natural vanilla flavouring. Milk chocolate contains 30% cocoa min, 19% milk min. Dark chocolate contains 52% cocoa.

Dimensions: 5.25 × 4 inches

Made in France

Washed linen tea towels printed with a beautiful lemon design taken from an original painting. Absorbent and quick to dry, they are both pretty and functional; a perfect addition to any kitchen!

Materials: 100% linen

Dimensions: 17.5 × 27.5 in.

Artist designed in Georgia, made in Lithuania

Gansai Tambi traditional Japanese solid watercolors for professional artists and crafters. Characterized by quick dissolving, clean blending, bright colors. They are ideal for sketching, illustration, sumi-e, and more.

Small set - 12 colors

Medium set - 18 colors

large set - 24 colors

Gansai Tambi II Colors available here

Non-toxic

Made in Japan

The Onsen Saru, or hot spring monkey, knows the hot spring is the place to come for peace and relaxation. Surrounded by snow and pine trees he he soaks in the mineral rich waters to rejuvenate his soul.

Turn your own tub into a soothing onsen.

Hot Spring Bath Soak: Pour desired amount of salts into tub, soak your body, breath deeply and let the scent of Japanese Matsu Pine, Cedar Wood and Snow leave you feeling renewed! 8 oz.

Hot Spring Bath Fizz: Drop into your tub for an effervescent Hot Spring experience with the addition of Pink Kaolin Clay to soften the skin. Sturdy 4.8 oz cube.

Hot Springs Skin Scent: Roll on pulse points as needed throughout your day. 10ml

Hot Springs Soy Candle: Hand poured in small batches.

Bath Soak ingredients: Himalayan Pink Salt, Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Flakes, Essential Oils.

Bath Fizz ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Pink Kaolin Clay, Himalayan Pink Salt, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Sunflower Oil, Potassium Bitartrate, Essential Oils ** tub may become slippery due to the oils - please use caution**

Roll On Skin Scent Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil), Essential Oils

Candle Ingredients: All Natural Soy Wax, Essential Oils, Himalayan Pink Salt

Cruelty free

Made in California

Gansai Tambi Vol II - 12 or 24 beautiful new colors.

Bringing you more happy watercolor inspiration!

Gansai Tambi traditional Japanese solid watercolors for professional artists and crafters. Characterized by quick dissolving, clean blending, bright colors. They are ideal for sketching, illustration, sumi-e, and more.

Gansai Tambi original colors available here

Non Toxic

Dimensions: 8.5 x 4 or 8.5 x 8 in.

Made in Japan

Made of the highly aromatic Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) known in Japan for its durability, wonderful aroma, mildew resistance, and for its antibacterial effect. These properties are the reason that this beautiful wood has been used since ancient times in Japan to build temples, shrines and baths. It works perfectly for bath accessories.

The Soap Box, Soap Rest, and Soap Block’s slats and ridges provide the drainage necessary to keep your soap dry and in place. These Soap Dishes are multi-purpose; their clean lines and simple designs fit in anywhere. You can use them for holding body brushes, nail brushes and sponges or you can even use the Soap Blocks as a pretty pedestals to display a favorite object.

The Hinoki wood used is gathered from the necessary thinning of Japanese hinoki forests.

Dimensions: Soap Box - 5” L x 3 1/2” W x 1 1/2” h

Soap Rest - 5 1/4” L x 3 1/2” W x 3/4” H

Soap Block - 4 3/4” L x 3 3/8” W x 1 1/4” H

Soap Block Long - 7” L x 3 3/8” W x 1 1/4” H

Made in Japan

From Swedish company Iris Hantverk, these all natural household cloths are absorbent, long lasting, and make an excellent dish cloth. Available in Natural, Sage Green, and Slate Blue.

Care instructions: Machine washable, line dry.

Materials: 55% Linen 45% Cotton

Dimensions: Approx. 9in. x 9.25 in.

Made in India

These pretty and effective dusters boast an extraordinarily soft goat hair brush that will pick up all dust particles and never scratch your furniture. Choose between white with a black dot or black with a white dot.  Brush includes a leather loop for hanging. No need to hide this duster in the closet!

Materials: Oiled pearwood, goat hair, leather.

Dimensions: 13 in. long

Care instructions: Clean your duster with lukewarm water and a mild detergent. After washing, wrap in a towel and carefully press out excess water. Hang to dry and gently comb if needed.

Hand assembled in Germany

A Watercolor Workbook

By Lisa Solomon

Favorite quote: “ I don’t know about you but I get inspired by the most random things that I look at throughout my day. Some seem more obvious than others….”

From the Publisher: Make a personal color wheel while exploring tints and shades. Experiment with color mixing while you make as many of one color as you can. Through playful prompts and artistic examples—with lots of room for painting—this inspiring workbook will change the way you relate to color. Using watercolors, gouache, or another water based medium you’ll find a lot of space prompts and shapes to help you paint directly on the page.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 9 in / 134 pages

Softcover