Journal
The Maine Thing
We went to Maine recently. It was a great mini trip and involved all the things you’d expect out of this coastal region. We basically did three main activities during…
Sharpening the Future of Tajika: The Hands Behind the Scissors
When I first held a pair of Tajika scissors, I knew they embodied the level of artistry and craft I looked for in all our curated products. The hammered texture, the raw finish and the elegant curves of the forged steel…
Hopper’s Drawings of Nighthawks
The Edward Hopper Drawing exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Art offers an interesting insight into the creative process of one of America’s most celebrated painters of the 20th Century….
Basalt, Marble and Granite Sculptures of Isamu Noguchi
Rediscovered my love of sculpture through the stone works of the Japanese-American artist, Isamu Noguchi. The pictures are from a recent visit to the Noguchi Museum in Queens, NY. I…
Stem Flower Shop
Delgis and Rado are the sweet couple behind Stem, our favourite flower shop in Brooklyn. Located in Fort Greene down the block from our apartment, it has always been our…
The Scout’s Video on Josh Vogel
Just wanted to share this amazing video by The Scout on designer, Josh Vogel, the founder of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. This short film was produced by Tom Ran…
The Newsstand at Lorimer/Metropolitan
Nestled in a nook at the Metropolitan station in Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Newsstand greets thousands of commuters at the intersection of the G and L subway lines. I must admit…
Architectural House Tour III: Glass House
We recently went up to New Canaan, Connecticut to visit Philip Johnson’s infamous Glass House, built in 1949. Unlike many beautifully designed homes commissioned by wealthy patrons, this 47 acre…
It’s all in the Details | Part I
Often what separates a good product from a great product is in the details. Before I began studying design, I never really noticed these distinguishing characteristics in items that separated…