Inspiration

Last year we featured the beautiful 6:1 ceramics collection by talented Dutch ceramicist Kirstie van Noort - a collection of interestingly-textured tableware made from porcelain waste.

This year, Kirstie has launched a new book called Ceramic Paint | Collection Cornwall, that tells the story of how Kirstie came to create a collection of ceramic paint inspired by Cornwall, England. Read the rest of this entry »

This weekend, I escaped New York City’s most recent blizzard to Puerto Rico for a tropical weekend getaway, and was enchanted by the vivid colors that adorned buildings all over the city of San Juan. The full spectrum of brights and the decorative geometry made for a satisfying feast for the eyes, especially for this New Yorker who has only seen shades of grey for the past four months.

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These tactile weavings are the work of Brooklyn-based jewelry designer and style curator Mimi Jung who runs blog, boutique, and studio, Brook & Lyn. Mimi makes the weavings herself, often documenting the process on her instagram account. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to Core77 for bringing this beautiful Portland-based store to our attention. Beam and Anchor is a hybrid workshop and retail space that sells custom-made furniture, art, ceramics, jewelry, home goods, and beautifully crafted items for travel, work, and living.

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