Superficially, it's good design. Dig a little deeper and you'll find that each product is designed by Philadelphia's Public Workshop’s youth-led design-build community. The program empowers young adults by melding product design, fabrication, and entrepreneurship. That in itself is inspiring, but the products show that it's more than a feel-good exercise. Whether it's bowls, … [Read more...]
HELLO YELLOW
The sky is grey - rain, rain go away - but spotted here and there in the garden are daffodils. And, this seems as good a time as any to feature some spring like yellow products from some fabulous independent designers. All of these products are super sunny looking, but my favorite has got to be the jolly looking "egg pants". So get in touch with your inner "spring" and check … [Read more...]
candy cane colors
Candy canes are so minty fresh and festive! Just make sure that you don't get carried away and buy things that are so Christmassy that they are back in the box - or donated - before the new year! Here are a few finds from independent designers that will still be looking good in the Spring! FEATURING: + candy cane soaps, $4.25, karen's soaps + enamel + beach stone … [Read more...]
minimal + monotone
I didn't intentially pick jewelry that was monotone or minimal, just pieces that I like and would wear. What's more, these pieces are very affordable. Now if my dear husband read my blog, he would know that these are available online directly from the designer, probably in stock, and ready to go for xmas. Clockwise: Drift earrings, $38, by RISD grad, Jonathon Glatt/101 … [Read more...]
black + tan
I'm not sure if guinness inspired this blog, or whether this blog inspired the guinness that I just drank. But really, who cares? I just love these products and the sophisticated fall-ness of the color palette. TOP: + bookleaf table, go build studio BOTTOM: + strata pendant, $15, sincerely + black gold glacier ring, $145, gorgana (available online through max & … [Read more...]