RED SAIL in the July Issue of REAL SIMPLE!

REAL SIMPLE loves the vividly colored and playfully designed work of These Creatures as much as we do – they listed the Warbler Mini Leash Hook as one of the Best Buys Under $50 in the July issue (see page 42), which is on newsstands now! To see the full range of These Creatures designs and colors visit our Home + Garden "Organization" and "Pets" departments. We have sold out of most of their pieces in the last 10 days and are eagerly awaiting the new shipment, due next week. Orders are shipping on a first come, first serve, basis so order now to make sure you get one of these beauties from this next batch!

80+ new pieces added in the last 3 weeks!

I'm so excited about the new merchandise that has arrived over the last few weeks. RED SAIL is carrying several new lines, including...

* Colorful powder-coated steel pet feeders and organizational hooks from Everett, WA based These Creatures.

* Organic cotton bags and napkin sets with modern prints from Toronto-based FLUF.

* Classic serving pieces and home accents from LA-based Bauer Pottery.

* Vibrant laser-cut felt place mats and coasters from Global Arrow.

Plus we have new items from out favorite collections like...

* Reversible earrings and necklaces from Molly M.

* Baby bibs and burp cloths in new animal prints, plus stuffed animal sets from Zebi.

Holiday Gift Guide

The Accessory-Loving Lady

Molly M Necklace or Earrings

Lina Clutch

Nori Wallet

Beetlelace Scarf

Grass Pattern Umbrella

The Accessory-Loving Man

Belt and Belt Buckle

Leather Billfold

Pixel Plaid Umbrella

Wood Cuff links

The Wine Enthusiast

Oak Top Wine Carafe

Wine Knot

The Griller

Large Walnut Trench Carver

Teak BBQ Set

The herb gardener

Herb Pot

Ulu Board

The Caffeine Addict

Curve Tea Cup

Thermo Mug Set

Coffee/Tea Press

The Cheese Lover

Horn Handle Cheese Knives

Cheese Grater With Storage

Slate Cheese Board

The Modern Birdwatcher

Orb Bird Feeder

Black or Blue Bird Bottle Opener

Cashmere Bird Scarf

The Traveler

Foldout WC

Light Weight Cashmere Scarf

Medium Make-up Bag

Your Ever-Helpful Assistant/Secretary

Hand painted Ceramic Frame

Turquoise Bracelet

Hand bound Photo Album

Thermo Mug Set

Peacock or Bohemian Wrap

The Very Cool Teenage Girl

Kaori Bag

Clear Acrylic Earrings

Pencil Case Clutch

Silver Dagger Earrings

Your Super Cute Niece or Nephew

Handmade Animal Puppet

Handmade Stuffed Animal

Stocking Stuffers, Hostess Gifts, Small Thank Yous

Christmas Ornaments

Candle

Porcelain Tea Light

Market Tote

Shell Disc Earrings

Elephant Bottle Opener

Tea Infuser With Dish

Still can't decide? Get them at RED SAIL gift certificate and they can pick whatever they want! From $20 to $100.

New cork and bamboo pieces from Bambu

Boxes, boxes, everywhere! For the last two weeks I've been buried in deliveries, which means lots of new items to choose from! This week I've posted more than thirty new pieces, and more are on the way in the coming three months.

RED SAIL is now carrying items from Bambu, a company started by an Oregonian, who now lives and works in China. I love to buy local, but China is where it's at for certified organic bamboo and cork. Bambu adheres to fair trade practices, provides education assistance to its employees and supports microfinace through their association with the Grameen Foundation. All of the packaging they use is 100% recycled fiber or recyclable, and they donate 1% of their net sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment through the non-profit 1% For the Planet (which RED SAIL is also a member of). For more about the company visit Bambu.

Now available are Bambu's new line of cork serving bowls and appetizers trays. These naturally beautiful pieces are made from 100% renewable and biodegradable cork, which can be harvested continually from the outer bark without harming the tree. Some of the many benefits of cork are:
*Impermeable to liquid (Amazing - I saw it at the trade show, very cool.)
*Naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and anti-fungal
*Slip-resistant and lightweight
*FDA food-safe
*Cushions and absorbs sound (so so clanking in the kicthen, and if you use the trays or small bowl as a catch-all by the door, no noise when you throw down the keys and loose change!)



So use cork bowls and trays to serve up your favorite foods, just be sure to hand wash them when you're done.

In addition to the cork pieces, we now have vibrant bamboo lacquerware bowls from Bambu. These pieces are coiled and shaped by hand, then applied with a natural food safe lacquer derived from the cashew nut tree, and then finished with a durable food safe PU lacquer.

Beat the Heat! 25% Off All Cold Drink Items

It's 106 in Portland today, and since it's way too hot to go outside I've been toiling away in the kitchen perfecting my favorite cold beverage recipes. This is what I've been drinking nonstop this week!

Seriously Refreshing Lemonade

Combine 2 cups of sugar and 2 1/2 cups of sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool about 20 minutes. In the mean time, head outside and pick about 3/4 cup of loosely packed fresh mint leaves, and a 1/4 cup of basil (or pick those up at the market before hand if you're not blessed with a green thumb). Rinse and either chop or tear those leaves up and put in a large non-reactive bowl. Once the sugar syrup has cooled, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons), and 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes) to the syrup. Now pour the lemon-lime mixture over the mint-basil leaves and give it a stir. Let the mixture stand for one hour (if you can wait that long!), then strain it into a jar and keep covered in the fridge for up to a week. To serve, mix up a batch using a 1/3 base to 2/3 water combination if one of our Beehouse Iced Tea Pitchers, Glass Water Bottles or Botanical Glasses. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint for maximum presentation points!







Derby Iced Tea

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the rinds of 2 lemons, being sure to just get the rind, not the pith beneath. Cut those into thin strips and set aside. Then juice enough lemons to get 2/3 cup of juice and set aside. In a large heat-proof glass bowl tear up 2 cups of loosely packed mint leaves. Add the lemon rind strips, and six English Breakfast tea bags to the bowl and cover with 4 cups of boiling water. Steep for 10-15 minutes, then remove bags. Mix in 1 cup of sugar and the lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture in a non reactive pitcher (like our Beehouse Iced Tea Pot), and add 4 cups of cold water. Refrigerate until chilled and serve with a slice of lemon and a spring of mint. Ahh... I feel cooler already!


Sound like too much work?... Then crack open a cold beer with a hand-screened bottle opener from FluffyCo, San Francisco. Available in five designs.