INHABIT
*Photos by Katrina Wittkamp
Pretty Practical
Reusable placemats made from latex-based paper in Aqua Pebbles and Deep Blue Lines, $19.99 for a set of four; all available at Table Compliments, 482 Central Ave., Highland Park, 847-579-4878.
Crystalline Curves
Shimmering in hues of sea green, blue, and cream, these curvaceous vessels show off the crystalline glazes of potter Ernest Miller. He uses special clays and tiny seeds of zinc that burst into mesmerizing blossoms when fired in high heat. Vessels, $250 each. Available at Haus, 5405 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-769-4000,
www.hauschicago.com.
Natural Serving
Biodegradable batik leaf plates, $2.99 each; available at Cost Plus World Market, 1101 S. Canal St., Chicago,
312-447-0608, www.worldmarket.com.
Plate This
Batik floral plates in melamine, $2.99 each; available at Cost Plus World Market. Renewable utensils by Bambu, $9.99 for a service of eight; available at The Wooden Spoon, 5047 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-293-3190, www.woodenspoonchicago.com.
Petal Perfect
Recyclable cardboard vase by Blumebox, $6; available at Flora, 2835 N. Southport Ave., Chicago,
773-929-2835, www.florachicago.com.
