Journal
Studio Visit – Nicole Patel
Recently we spent an afternoon visiting our friend and talented artist, Nicole Patel, at her home in Nyack, about an hour from New York City. We came back feeling inspired…
Motifs in Japanese Design
Symbols and motifs have always been an integral part of Japanese aesthetics, both in traditional and modern designs. These symbols can be found integrated in many of the items found…
Memories of Japan
Here’s a bit more of a look into our latest trip to Japan. It was jam-packed but I just wanted to share some highlights outside of our Naoshima trip. I was able…
Naoshima – The “Art Island”
We recently got back from Japan and have been trying to adjust to the time difference for a good two weeks but I guess after a certain extent you can…
NYC Design Week 2015
There are always so many great design events going on this time of the year with NYCxDESIGN in full force. In between our own ‘In Boxes’ exhibition, Angy and I…
In Boxes – Exhibition Recap
Our In Boxes exhibition ran last week during NYCxDESIGN! We had such a great time sharing all the unique and magical containers that we’ve accumulated over the years during the…
In Boxes – Exhibition of Japanese Craft Boxes – May 13-17
In Boxes – An Exhibition of Japanese Craft Boxes Boxes… they come in various shapes, textures, colors and materials. We use boxes in large and small scales on a…
Behind the Scenes at Jicon
As promised, here is a recap of my visit to the Jicon showroom and studio – one of the highlights of my latest trip to Japan! Jicon was created as…
The Man Behind the Brand: Mr. Toshihiro Futagami
I first came across the works of Futagami several years ago through pictures showcasing sets of bottle openers and trivets. I instantly connected with them. The minimal, circular and cutout shapes…