First ran across these "handmade-in-LA" ceramic pieces at Chief's Peak at the Ojai Ranch Inn in Ojai CA. Seems that the locals get a perk for being loyal customers - a permanent spot for a K&R mug on the bar's wall....
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Here's an easy little weekend project - recycled cashmere sweater beanies! Whether you've accidentally shrunk a nice sweater in the wash, or found a sweater at Saver's or Goodwill you feel has a little more life in it, we've got a solution. Make it into a hat...
Welcome to the first in a series of LOCAL GIFT GUIDES! For this one we're taking you to One Ocean One Love Shop in Rockport, MA. (For you out of towners they've got an Etsy shop where you can grab their printed apparel here). We've curated a selection of their products that you can buy knowing that they are produced ethically and in most cases also supporting a good cause. Here goes...
Today we're talking about Federico Badia Shoes. The best (in our opinion) in Italy. We met Federico a few summers ago when we spent a month in Orvieto, Italy. The Italian culture is an entirely different pace than our own, and when it comes to apparel and shoes, Italy is serious. You know when something says "Made in Italy" on the tag, it's good quality...
You've already read our raving review of Alaffia (if you haven't, check it out here), so you know we're big fans. Today, we bring you yet another cool thing Alaffia produces... handwoven baskets!
This morning's scenes of brunch, featuring Heath Ceramics. Heath began creating the beautiful, simple clay pieces they're known for in 1948 out of Sausalito, CA. Straight from their website, their makers explain why they believe in high-quality, well designed, and timeless pieces. They emphasize quality over quantity...
We were searching for some jugs and pitchers for iced tea for quite a while. Not only was it hard to find glass jugs that were fairtrade, but it was also hard to find glassware that was simply functional and beautiful. Until we discovered Blenko Glass Company...
Wood & Faulk just gets it. Matt Pierce, a DIY guy after our own hearts, is the builder and "tinkerer" behind the company, and we love the evolution of how his knack for creating became a full-blown, successful bag + leather goods company.
Cape Porpoise Trading Co's recycled lobster rope mats are not only eco-friendly and beautiful, they are durable. They do a great job of removing the sand and dirt that would otherwise make it's way into your house.