product*obsession : crate

these bowls are just perfect for some porridge or minestrone soup during the cold winter months. love how their so perfectly imperfect in shape + size. feels so human + warm.

// crate shop + blog

zakka nouveau x dwell's product of the day

such good news to share with you! dwell magazine's product and furniture editor, jordan kushins, kindly featured our cinnamon bun apron as their product of the day! to read more, take a peek {here}!

// dwell

foodie dreams : american spoon

after being introduced to apple butter by the lovely bonnie tsang (who definitely knows some good eats!), i couldn't help but wonder if anyone sold this wonder spread. little did i know, there was someone and not only do they sell apple butter, they sell so many other types of spreads that all look equally appetizing! how does one choose...... 

// american spoon

website {crush} : another something

so many beautiful blogs out there now that every morning i'm usually going through my 'blog subscriptions' for at least an hour! i call it blogfast (blog + breakfast) as it's a way to wake up my mind, see some eye-candy and get inspired before beginning the day. wouldn't you say it's a good way to start the day? i certainly think so.

although many of the blogs that i subscribe to are geared towards women, i do enjoy some blogs that have a masculine point of view. one of my favorites from this grouping is another something. along with their studio, another company and shop, another shop, everything that they present is tasteful, refined and purposeful. since their feed only comes in once a week or so, i get so excited when i see it in my inbox!

// another something

i want : the little things

the little things is those items that although might not be significant to someone else, gives you that giddy feeling when you see it. here are some little things that i've been eyeing lately...

01. triangle pillow 02. lines tote 03. leather bowtie bracelet 04. ceramic jar 05. frankie spaces book 06. pen pocket pouch 07. wooden table calendar 08. bright yellow leather flats

publication*obsession : lines & shapes

lines & shapes is an independent art and design collective curated by maria veltese and lena corwin that publishes books. need i say more? just look at these gorgeous publications. i want every single one of them! filled with images to inspire any design/art/visual artist, each book can be purchased from their site here.

i think i've found what i want to start collecting next... aside from my japanese craft books.

// lines & shapes

shopaholic : stripe inc.

located in nagano, japan, stripe inc. is a shop of 5 stores, each with it's own character and fashion sense. not only do they carry japanese brands, but also incorporate international brands into their selection. their store philosophy is "to offer a large selection to choose from in order to have something that speaks to a wide range of fashion senses and generations."

although it seems that their clothing is geared more towards a male audience, i see some cute things that even i would want! maybe some christmas present ideas for your significant other?

// stripe inc.