Category Archives: design

Week Thirty-one: Wilson Stephens & Jones

Once my sea container arrives, I’ll be hard at work really settling in. Though the house is quite nice right now, it’s not “mine” (which I realize is relative as we’re renting). One of my favorite ways to make a house more personal is with art. I’ve got some favorite pieces coming by sea, but […]

Week Thirty: Just Vandy + the Vandercook 100

California-based printer/designer Heather Mitchell is a repository of all things letterpress. Her business, Just Vandy, turns out meticulously crafted paper goods*, and for those of you who are eager to learn more about letterpress and its printers/teachers/designers, don’t miss Heather’s beautiful book, The Vandercook 100.  A compendium of 100 artists who use Vandercook presses, the […]

Week Twenty-eight: School of Life Stationery

This week is crazy with a capital C (and exclamation point!) but I can’t wait until Friday morning, when I’m finally in London. One of my first stops is going to be at The School of Life. Long a fan of their class offerings (and their most excellent, thoughtful blog), I’m eager to check out […]

Week Twenty-six: iPad Mini Cases

I recently purchased an iPad Mini (and should have bought one months ago: it’s proved to be perfect for reading mags + dealing with emails, not to mention super portable). I bought a Smart feather shell from Incipio that is very similar to my beloved Elago iPhone case to protect it from bumps + accidental drops […]

Week Twenty-five: Supply Paper Co.

I’ve long admired Supply Paper Co. designer/founder Jessie James. Her stationery designs are a minimalist’s delight, the Supply Paper Co. online shop is full of myriad utilitarian-themed goodies, and Jessie’s Instagram photos provide a daily dose of inspiration. When I learned Fête Press would be featuring a peek inside Jessie + husband Russell’s Sydney home in the […]