Michael Aram at Urban Country

Michael Aram's beautiful metal worked pieces are at Urban Country!

Michael Aram is an American born artist who works primarily in metal. After studying fine art and living as an artist in New York in the late 1980's, Aram took what would later be a life-altering trip to India where he discovered rich metalworking traditions. Inspired to work with craftsmen whose skills he felt were greatly untapped, Aram turned his creative energies towards craft based design, setting up a home and workshop in New Delhi.

For many, figs are evocative of Northern California and its spectacular wine country's lush landscape and epicurean environment. The fruit's deep, intense coloration and clean, rich flavors seem to typify the lifestyle and its sense of warmth and plenty. Meals are prepared casually and are often served beautifully in the open air surrounded by nature. Outdoor entertaining is an integral part of everyday life there. The Fig collection celebrates this very lifestyle, and its welcoming way of elegant, yet casual, entertaining

The Olive Branch Collection takes its inspiration from the intricacies of form and texture found in foliage from around the world.

The Botanical Leaf Kitchen Collection is based on one of Michael's most beloved motifs. Michael felt that pieces which are generally left out on kitchen counter and table tops should be as decorative as they are highly functional

The Garland Collection is built on classical shapes with very delicate sculpture which depicts two different flowers growing from the same vine. The sense of romance combined with formal shapes, make them perfect heirlooms for important celebrations, yet the artisanal, hand-sculpted characteristics of the pieces and their easy-to-maintain quality make them ready for enjoyment in everyday life.

These accessories are even more beautiful in person, and make wonderful wedding, and housewarming gifts. And we know you'll find something you will love for yourself, as well!

Hickory Chair

Our green vendor this week is Hickory Chair, a company that all of us at Urban Country have loved for years. Hickory Chair recognizes the importance of protecting the environment and conserving our natural resources for future generations.

They have been making furniture for almost a hundred years, and all of the furniture is handmade to order in Hickory, North Carolina.

Now is the perfect time to order new furniture, and make a fresh new statement for Fall!

Environmentally friendly, made in the US, and beautiful! You can't get better than that! Stop in today, and let us help you choose the perfect furniture for your house!

Throws For Summer and All Year Long

Years ago, GREEN was just a color. Today, it represents a different kind of lifestyle.
The new throws we just received are about as green as you can get! But don't let their "green-ness" fool you into thinking that makes them less desirable. These throws are soft and beautiful. Urban Country would settle for nothing less. Urban Country likes perfection.



A lot of their throws come in "baby colors." Light blues and pinks that are perfect for your little one's room, and go great with any nursery decor.

In2green products are made from sustainable yarns, often using cotton from recycled t-shirts. Clippings from apparel manufacturers are sorted and blended by color before being spun into new yarns, eliminating the need for added dyes and chemicals.
In2green products are 100% sweatshop free, made in the USA and Central America. All of their throws are machine washable- even better!

A portion of all their proceeds goes to help educate students, and to organizations such as Leave No Trace, which reminds us all to protect our natural environment.

And did we mention that they are beautiful?

Please join us to support products that have a lesser impact on the environment. If we all do our part, we know there can be a better lifestyle for everyone!

Stop in today to see these beautiful throws for yourself!

Mud Australia

We just know you are going to love our new dinnerware. Mud Australia is a porcelain manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia, and was started by Shelley Simpson in 1994.

Sold worldwide at style leading stores, Mud Australia is recognized for its unique blend of color, materials, process and design. All pieces are complimentary, and are designed to emphasize natural lines and functionality.






Each piece is hand-made using the best materials available. The color is tinted through the porcelain clay to provide a color depth not available from surface glazing. Clear glaze is then applied to the interior of each piece, leaving the exterior with a vitrified stone-like surface that becomes smooth with handling .

All of Mud Australia's porcelain is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and food safe, making it ideal for domestic and commercial use at the table and in the kitchen.

Come in and check out this great new line, and let us help you design your tablescape for your next party!

Vintage At Heart

This company started in the founder's garage, and her one-of -a -kind pieces have grown to be popular and well-loved.

No two pieces are alike, and all are from some part of a retired wine barrel. We love every piece we sell!

These lazy susans are made from the lids of retired wine barrels! The cooperage stamps vary on all of them, and they start at $140, and go up to $175; what a great price for these beautifully unique pieces!



This one is our favorite. It is handcrafted from the "bottom of the barrel", and is stained red from storing some of the finest red wines. Perfect for serving cheese and fruits!



This dark one has a stamp as well, and it is much more rustic. This dark finish will blend perfectly with your antiques and old world decor.



And we also have these handcrafted retired wine barrel stave baskets. The inside of the basket is stained from housing the finest wine, and the outside of the basket is finished to complement your home. This would look great on your farm style table, and we think it would look great on your coffee table as a magazine rack, as well!

Summer Scents

Pretty is as pretty does. Love and Toast not only smells pretty, but their packaging is so pretty, you will not want to throw away the box! Great for gifts, or just to pamper yourself! Love and

Toast donates a portion of all sales goes to Regional Affiliates of Girls.

This is the mandarin tea handcream and perfume. We told you that you would love the box!


This is the paper flower handcream and perfume. We love this scent for Summer!

Also, in a pretty little box, they have these creamy little lip balms. Your lips will thank you!

Art Walk- July 9th

Urban Country is featuring art by Bulgarian artist Everina Payne during this Friday's art walk.

Stay Calm With Lollia

With Lollia's new "calm" scent, you will be set for Summer! All of Lollia's products feel and smell great, and the packaging is so beautiful, just perfect for gift giving. Trust Urban Country, and buy this. We want the best for you.

The bubble bath comes in a sturdy, beautiful corked bottle:

The perfume bottle is so pretty, you will feel calm just looking at it:

The package on the hand cream is so nice, you don't need any wrapping paper. Just tie a bow and go! What a great gift:

Happy July 4th!

What better way to decorate for Independance Day, than with this flag from Sticks. It measures 60" x 36", and looks beautiful displayed on a wall! The American Flag Wall Plaque features an amazingly detailed and fun American history lesson. Each line on the flag has been hand drawn, wood burned and painted with different icons and sayings that reflect the passing decades of our nation's history. From the gold rush, to 9-11, to Barack Obama's historic election, nothing is left out of this wonderful keepsake. Display it for the fourth, and all year long! Constructed, drawn, stained, painted and finished 100% by hand in the good old USA! Stop in the store today to see this great piece of art for yourself.

Happy 4th of July! We hope your day is filled with family, friends, and good food!

P'kolino-Playfully Smart!

P'kolino (pee-ko-lee-no) was founded to improve play at home by two dads with a passion for creating great products. With the help of friends, family and a global network of designers, P’kolino has created play products that are beloved worldwide for their playful style and smart functionality.

They are “Playful” because they have designed products that have a fun and engaging style that children are drawn to but that parents can also appreciate for their aesthetic value. “Smart” because their products have superior functionality to safely support children’s developmental needs and extend the life of the product through multiple uses.

This sturdy toddler tag-a-long chair is optimized for little readers. Comfy foam, supple fabric, arm rests, and book pockets creates the perfect environment for relaxing with a good book or just a little down time.
The wide-base and strong angular lines make this chair not only attractive but also supremely stable (so it does not topple over like most foam chairs). It is feathery light so with the aid of the handle your little one can tote this chair to their favorite quiet spot.
Available in several fabulous color combinations, this durable chair is made with the highest quality materials.
Constructed of premium high-density foam and upholstered in cozy, stain-resistant faux suede.



This functionally smart chalk table with a reversible table top quickly hides chalky mess and, under the table storage compartment, quickly organizes art supplies. Includes two child friendly benches with easy maneuverability and a playfully stylish contemporary design
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This little desk is super cute, but was also specially designed with little ones in mind, and is a child favorite. With it's ample working space for paper, books, and puzzles, it is ideal for project based learning or the budding artist.
This all-in-one design with ergonomically positioned built-in seat means little ones do not need to struggle with finding or positioning their chair. The seat is an optimal 12 inches high with a smart storage shelf under the seat. Cleverly compact and stylish, this smart play-space is a great addition to any home.

The P'kolino Book Buggee is a fantastically fun way to make books a part of your childʼs everyday play. This fun-loving friend helps introduce and develop a playful bond with books through the self-directed acts of selecting, loading and pulling books and other treasures. This incorporation of books into play helps nurture a childʼs love for books.

In addition to the P'kolino Book Buggee being super cute, it is also ergonomically designed for easy use. The "V" shaped book holders are wider at the top for easy loading and unloading and narrow at the bottom to hold the book in place. With four book holders and plenty of "head" room for other treasures, see how much you can fit into your Book Buggee!

This playfully sculpture-esque alternative to the standard clothes tree is so fabulously cool looking you may not want to cover it up. With several branches and fruit-o-plenty there is plenty of hanging capacity perfect for everything from nursery blankets to diaper bags.
This is such a chic way to organize, and has been featured in Parents Magazine, as well as Pregnancy and Newborn.
The tree stands 4 feet tall. With its wide base and solid, single-form construction this tree is stable and extremely durable.
Assembly is easy, since there are no nuts and bolts.

Their new line of art supplies is easier to hold, simple to clean, longer lasting and a classic, clean look. The unique shapes and jumbo sizes create superior durability that will stand the test of time; let alone the uses of a child.

A perfectly playful set which includes:
12 Colorful Markers
12 Triangle Crayons
16 Hexagon Colored Pencils
All are made in Europe of non-toxic, low odor materials, and color beautifully.

All of these items can be found in our store! Come in today to check them out, or send us an email to have them shipped directly to you!

Local Artist Sandi Wilson

Sandi Wilson has been painting for over 20 years, and is self taught. She lives in Baltimore, and we are excited to have her beautiful pieces for sale in our store.

Like her photographic images she has the ability to bring soul to her paintings. She does this by capturing the beauty and solitude of landscapes and personalities of people from across the world. “To express and share what I see through my lens is a joy for me” Wilson humbly credits her natural talent to her religious beliefs. Spirituality weaves its way into her work.
Sandi Wilson builds her abstract acrylic paintings with layers of polymer and paint. She also adds photo transfers which results in creating depth and richness to her canvasses. She also has been working extensively doing encaustic paintings (pigmented wax that is melted ). Being a professional photographer for over 21 years Sandi incorporates her photography skills to transfer details onto her acrylic paintings. In some cases, personal images unique to each client, the result is an abstract piece secretly telling a story of the patron. Click here to look at her website. Look how beautiful!

All of the pieces are done in a variety of sizes. Stop in today to see them, and to pick the perfect piece for your home!