I am one of those people who still believes in the magic of snail mail. While I use social media to keep up with the day-to-day occurrences of my far-scattered friends, there is just something so special and personal about mailing a card for significant events. Besides getting to pick out fun stamps at my local post office, I love the process of finding the absolute perfect card. After all, you can’t just send any card. That’s where these badges from Hammerpress come into play. Each letterpress card is die-cut into the shape of a badge, completed with quirky sayings and incredible color palettes. Slip this one-of-a-kind card into a kraft-paper envelope and your well wishes can be sent on their way!
{Images via Hammerpress}
{Above: William Werner and fiancé Sarah Logan in William’s San Francisco patisserie}
Before we put together the story “Steeped in New Tradition” in Issue No. 11, Anh-Minh and I were fortunate to get to visit Craftsman and Wolves and sample their delicious fare. The San Francisco patisserie, which has quickly developed a cult following, was opened by William Werner in 2012 as the culmination of 12 years spent honing his craft. Everything from the sleek interior to the perfectly crafted pastries reflect William’s aesthetic.
During our visit we had to resist confections beckoning us from the displays—we were there on a mission: to experience William’s version of afternoon tea. The treats stacked high on a tiered tray were fantastic, and we knew we wanted to share a series of recipes to allow readers to enjoy Craftsman and Wolves-style tea service at home. We did just that in the pages of Issue No. 11, but we didn’t have room to share these images of William and the interior of his patisserie. If you’re in San Francisco, we recommend stopping by, and if not, grab Issue No. 11 and get to the kitchen!
{Photos by Jen Siska}
“All roads that you travel in life lead you to where you are now” is the mantra of All Roads, an Etsy shop featuring custom and handmade objects by Janelle Pietrzak and Robert Dougherty. Believing that you shouldn’t have regrets in life, that both good and bad experiences make you the person you are today, All Roads strives to explore whatever path their artwork chooses for them. A collective of two, Janelle designs the elaborate and incredible weavings that you see here, while Robert hand-forges the steel arrows. They also offer an assortment of small goods, such as bronze arrow keychains and necklaces made from vintage fishing lures.
If you’re interested in any of these weavings, One Kings Lane will be selling these pieces as part of their new Artisanal Division. (The sale kicks off at 6 p.m. PT today!) Be sure to check out more weavings here.
Various small goods made by All Roads, including necklaces made from vintage fishing lures, all atop a table made by Robert.
Janelle and Robert also live an incredibly inspiring lifestyle in Los Angeles where they frequent the desert and set up a new studio space. I highly recommend following them on Instagram!
{Images via All Roads}
{Above: Chorizo Breakfast Skillet from A Little Breather}
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and after a busy few weeks, I’m still putting the finishing touches on our plans to celebrate. If you haven’t made plans yet, don’t worry. We’ve pulled together some recipes for a dad-inspired brunch that will satisfy practically any palate. Homemade gifts, especially those made in a kitchen, always score big points. After all, there’s a lot of truth to the old saying about the way to a man’s heart.
Above, a hearty Chorizo Breakfast Skillet would be an ideal start to a day for an adventurous dad who’ll be spending his day hiking or at the park. If he’s the busy type, make a batch of Ultimate Iced Coffee that will keep him going all week. If you happen to have a bourbon-loving father, this Boozy French Toast would be a decadent treat. Or if he’s more health conscious, these Vanilla Cardamom Cake Donuts—which are baked and happen to be gluten-free—would be perfect. If your dad would like to kick off Father’s Day off with a trip to the farmer’s market, try this summery Corn Hash. And because just about every dad loves bacon, a side of Maple Cider Glazed Bacon is probably a good addition to any of the above.
{Above: Ultimate Iced Coffee from Simply Delicious; Bourbon French Toast from Half-Baked Baker}
{Above: Vanilla Cardamom Cake Donuts from Purely Twins}
{Above: Bacon Corn Hash from Smitten Kitchen; Maple Cider Glazed Bacon from A Gilt Nutmeg}
By now we can all agree that neon is a trend not to be denied. The question is how to introduce these items into the home without looking too ’80s? These textiles from Melbourne, Australia-based Feliz show the perfect way to bridge the gap between neutral, natural tones and edgy, colorful punches. Grounded in natural organic cotton, each print is hand-screenprinted with fluorescent inks to achieve that bright-yet-somehow-still-neutral look we love so much.
I particularly love the styling of Feliz’s online catalog. By adding in solid white shams and keeping the surroundings simple and pure, each bed looks inviting, modern, and comfortable! As someone who typically only purchases white or neutral bedding, I can see mixing in these neon shams for a fun punch of color.
{images via Feliz}
