hafazim

i found this cool israeli site via budget living (one of my fav mags, despite the fact that i can't stand their new image. i liked the old funkier funnier image. it was more in line with cheap goods.). they deliver to the us and their delivery rates are, for the most part, quite reasonable (they also have a store in vancouver). isn't the internet cool? you can order goods from an israeli home goods store. too cool.

hafazim is an israeli company that produces and markets home accessories. their name comes from the hebrew word, "hafatzim" that has two divergent branches of meaning: one is "objects," "things" or "belongings"; the other is "wishes" or "desires."

my favorites from the site are some beautiful cast iron cookware pieces (pricey, but not overwhelmingly pricey. love the chartreuse), cute yellow trash cans that could be used in any number of ways (trash cans, laundry bins, funky outdoor planters, toy containers...) and a great cherry lounger that budget living featured (in canada only at the moment). most of the pieces are affordable (although obviously shipping will add a fair amount to the bill) and well designed, so click on by and take a look. it's always fun when the internet brings far away places a little bit closer.