Firstly, thanks to Traci from Rustic Eye for providing the "awesome" letterpress image (check out her Etsy store for some fabulous vintage finds!) Yes, you might be familiar with the letterpress cards, calendars, postcards - and whatnot - but these solid wood letters provide the foundation for letterpress printing (although metal is also used). Now to the business at hand, I … [Read more...]
Tugboat Printshop
Not all things handmade are well made. And sometimes the "maker" revolution feels simply too contrived and ripe for parody. However, when I see the work of Tugboat Printshop, I feel inspired. It reminds me how amazing hand crafted can be. This is not work that can get turned out quickly from a computer to emulate the look of woodcut. Here, wood is carved. Ink is rolled. Prints … [Read more...]
The State of Design: Louisiana
Louisiana has had its fair share of natural disasters including flooding this summer, so we decided to send a little love their way and feature Louisiana designers in our latest State of Design post. Sorry Arizona, you're going to have to wait. What I found, apart from superb design, was a design community willing to share the names of other designers with me - designers I … [Read more...]
The Curated Gift Shop
Sometimes, just sometimes, you want to say "Fuck it!" Well, now you can get your swear on and look good at the same time. These customizable cuffs can be personalized to your own message. Want it to be a little sweary? Fine. Want it to be inspirational. Yup, that works too. Want a little bit of both? Absofuckinglutley! As a bonus, for every "Fuck Cancer" bracelet sold, $7 … [Read more...]
It’s the pits! – Modern firepits for the modern garden
One of the joys in life is sitting around a campfire, chatting and toasting marshmallows. And while others may dislike the acrid smell, I love that smokey aroma that seeps into hair and clothes. Ahh, yes, many fond memories around such fires. These modern, hand crafted fire pits and fire bowls are made by independent designers and add a little bit of camp fire romance to your … [Read more...]