The Realities Behind Being a Photographer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional photographer? Have you admired the perceived glamour of shooting artistic pieces or aspired to have your name in the photo credit...
View Article5 Minutes with Cecilie Starin
Interior designer Cecilie Starin is known for her artistic approach to interiors. In fact, she views each project with the eye of a painter, and each room as a still life. With fine art training from...
View ArticleInside Furniture Designer, Alice Tacheny’s Creative Process
Woodworker and furniture designer Alice Tacheny‘s pieces are simple, clean, modern – and completely unexpected. Alice spoke to us about her process, how she got started, and what revitalizes her...
View ArticleBURKELMAN: Rue’s New Destination for Unexpected, Inspiring Home Goods
At Rue, few things delight us more than discovering a new home decor shop. We spend so much time perusing products online, it’s rare that we encounter the unexpected. Enter BURKELMAN, an online...
View Article5 Minutes With Meg Joannides
As the Principal of MLK Studio – a luxury design firm based in Los Angeles – Meg Joannides is a busy woman. She specializes in projects from the ground up, and welcomes a challenge at every...
View ArticleHappy French Gang
Sandra Dejanovic’s education in textiles began at an early age but her path took many twists and turns before she launched Happy French Gang, a line of hand-dyed textiles that includes blankets,...
View ArticleThe Realities Behind Being an Artist
Today, so much of the advice we get as we are starting our professional life is – “get a business degree,” “have as many internships as possible,” and “always have a five year plan.” That’s why it’s...
View Article5 Minutes With Lindsay Brier
As the founder of Anyon Interior Design (and Anyon Atelier), Lindsay Brier is one busy woman. She’s got a stellar portfolio, a great team, and a blossoming shop that is quickly becoming one of San...
View ArticleA New Collection from Zoë Pawlak
Zoë Pawlak’s expressive landscapes captured our attention years ago, so when we heard she’d released a new collection of figurative pieces, we were excited to take a look. What we found were deeply...
View Article5 Minutes with Adam Hunter
For 10 years, Adam Hunter was a Broadway star – an impressive accomplishment on its own. After a decade of leading roles, he decided to leave New York City for the West Coast, landing in Los Angeles...
View Article5 Minutes With The Venue Report’s Cortnie Fausner
Cortnie Fausner began her career in event design. After nearly 9 years of producing beautiful weddings and parties – and getting published over 20 times by the likes of Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides...
View ArticleYOSUZI’s Got You Covered
Planning on spending time outside this summer? Then you’ll need a hat. Leave the baseball cap for ballgames and pick up a handmade hat from YOSUZI that will have you looking great and feeling good too....
View ArticleMeghan Shimek’s Weaving Her Dream
Wall weavings have been making a comeback. We’re seeing them all over Pinterest and in the homes we’ve featured. One of our favorite weavers is Bay Area local Meghan Shimek. Meghan has been weaving for...
View Article5 Minutes With Interior Designer Kerry Joyce
Kerry Joyce began his career in set design – even winning an Emmy for his work in the entertainment industry – but soon realized it was the interior aspect that fueled his passion. Going on to launch...
View ArticleA Day in the Life of Jewelry Designer Katie Dean
As a young girl in Michigan, Katie Dean spent her days creating – whether it was baking sweet treats or working on a fun craft project. This need to create stayed with her through her adult life, and...
View ArticlePassion and Purpose with Artisan Connect
Amanda North founded Artisan Connect with the goal of bringing beauty and prosperity together. Beauty in the form of the handcrafted artisan goods from around the world that are available on the...
View ArticleDouble the Design from Young in the Mountains
Mariele Williams of Young in the Mountains is the type of maker who creates because she is called to. The ceramist and jewelry-designer currently has two separate collections and is constantly...
View Article5 Minutes With Leila Lewis
In the wedding industry, there is one public relations firm you need to know – Be Inspired PR. The founder, Leila Lewis, has over a decade of experience and is the industry’s go-to gal for public...
View Article5 Minutes With Hilary Nagler of Flea Market Rx
Some of the best ideas appear unexpectedly – as is the case with artisan Hilary Nagler. After nearly two decades in the design industry, the artisan realized she had an untapped calling. She ventured...
View ArticleCaravan Pacific Crafts Classic American Lighting in the PNW
When former television editor Shannon Guirl made her first lamp, she thought it was a one-off piece. Instead, her passion for ceramics and wood-turning resulted in building lighting and accessories...
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