Everyday materials, such as basalt stone, glass, copper, and terrazzo are beautifully hand-crafted into contemporary objects. Mexican design group Cooperativa Panorámica creates new identities for this collection of materials, exalting the objects’ “materiality” and enhancing their physical qualities. The materials featured in this collection are those that grace the everyday lives of many Mexican people. From the basalt […]

[columns_row width=”half”] [column]Having your head in the clouds connotes a sort of dreamlike, fantasy state.  With this playlist, Los Angeles based photographer and music curator Maria Schriber aka DJ Mom Genes begins with a whimsical 60’s hit about a woman whose head is above the clouds.  As the mix progresses the music becomes more atmospheric in […]

Celebrating our 30th issue, Pentágono shares their latest work, the Mexcal series.  The set consisting of four shots and one jar reflect the contemporary aesthetics of the urban landscape of Mexico City and highlight the traditional mezcal ritual.  This spirit was believed by pre-Hispanic tribes to allow an spiritual connection with the gods.  Pentágono creates beautiful hand-made artisan […]

The House Wine kit is an aesthetically sound pseudo chemistry kit lined with meticulous tubes and contraptions so that you can watch and then indulge in the fruits of your labor.  Join the mailing list at House Wine so that you can stay in the know and be the first to craft your own vintage.     […]

Nominated in 2012 by Elle Decoration for the British Design Awards, the Stacking Vessels from Pia Wüstenberg combine craftsmanship and functionality.  Like a nesting doll each vessel consists of three separate containers made from various techniques fusing ceramic, wood and studio glass.  Take a sip or indulge in your favorite spirit, the Stacking Vessels insure that you […]

Crafted with Icelandic sheepskin wool and reclaimed American oak boards, the Long Wool Sofa from Brooklyn based studio, SENTIENT, combines the hard and the soft in harmony.  The natural chaos of the wool hairs measuring 6″-8″ create a rich texture and airiness that is contained within the severe lines of the oak.         All […]