INSPIRATION: Peter Koch

Though the Kindle II arrived to great fanfare this month, we’re still feeling romantic about books as objects–the smell, the size, and the feel of turning pages. Peter Koch Printers shares our enthusiasm for the book–and more. He uses old presses in combination with computers, and teaches both the history of typography and how to use an [...]

SENSE: SOUND III

Fall Mix Tape: something about fall can be very exhausting. We are adjusting to the shorter days, the darkness, and covered skin. There are rewards: apple cider and donuts, pumpkins, sweaters and scarves, leaf peeping, etcetera. But while you’re struggling with the transition, here are some songs that are keeping the feeling of summer alive.
Chasing [...]

INSPIRATION: Pencils

What is it about a very sharp pencil that makes for a feeling of possibility?  If it only costs 59 cents to feel on top of the world, spend the 59 cents! We’ve found some kindred spirits at Pencil Revolution. They understand the “finer points.” In fact, they offer several reviews of the pencils featured below.
 
I’m [...]

SOUND, PART II

We still love to work to the tune of heavy break-up songs, but lately we’re also looking for a little 4 o’clock jolt (see the Avett Brothers). Enjoy!
 
1. If it Be Your Will, Leonard Cohen 
2. Typical, Laura Marling
3. My Shadow, Lavender Diamond
4. Stitching Leggings, Kate Nash 
5. Breathe Me, Sia 
6. Dancing Daze, Avett Brothers
7. Wig in a Box, the Polyphonic Spree (Hedwig [...]

Inspiration

Welcome to a new addition to our website——our BLOG. It will include anything and everything about furniture and design (not just ours) that I’m thinking about. Enjoy it and give us feedback!
MY INSPIRATIONS

I’m often asked “what inspires you”? That’s a hard one because the list is endless. It could be an interesting pattern or motif, [...]