With so many talented artists in the world, it can be hard to keep up, so it’s awesome when emails come in from new-to-me artists. When I laid eyes on illustrator Barbara Dziadosz‘s Tumblr, my day was immediately happier- I mean, cute little houses and plant-tastic patterns? Love! Barbara, who is originally from Poland, is studying…
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This Just In: Vita Nova Mosaic
I’m sure you’ve noticed my love for rugs, especially colorful, patternful rugs like the ones you can find in Turkey. When Gali Rotstein, of Vita Nova, was growing up in London, surrounded by the rugs in her father’s collection and her aunt’s carpet import business, she realized that many of these beautiful rugs would only…
This Just In: Bitte
All of you with littles probably know all-too-well how difficult (or at least time consuming) it can be to find kiddo products that you can feel good about. Items that are safe, sustainable, ethically made, and cute too, can be elusive, and my homegirl Maia McDonald Smith and her mom, Sara, the founders of Bitte, noticed this…
This Just In: Lorenza Filati
As you’ve no doubt noticed, I’m drawn to home goods that incorporate traditional textiles from countries all over the world. So it’ll come as no surprise that Lorenza Filati’s latest home collection is totally calling my name. As always, everything in this new line is created from handwoven fabrics from different regions of Guatemala, and…
This Just In: DESIREEKLEINSTORE in LA
A great perk of living in LA is the access we have to fantastic shops and boutiques. The newest addition- opening this week- comes to us from a recent Berlin to LA transplant, Desiree Klein. DESIREEKLEINSTORE will be a showcase for Desiree’s one of a kind clothing designs, as well as feature other local and…
This Just In: Unfolded by Sidonie
When it comes to wallpaper, I’m usually drawn to bold colors and bright patterns, but this new line, Unfolded, from LA-based designer Sidonie, has me scheming up places I’d like to use it. Her first collection, Unfolded is based off the pleats, folds, and lines revealed when an origami shape is unfolded. The patterns that…