Marmo Table by Ólöf Jakobína

A design concept referencing Iceland's bright architecture against the unforgiving landscape

A relative newcomer to the Nordic design community, Iceland has been making strides in recent years thanks to DesignMarch, an annual event hosted citywide in Reykjavik. We were lucky enough to attend once again this year, which is where we came across furniture and interior designer Ólöf Jakobína and her Marmo table concept. The beautiful set of side tables feature a powder-coated steel base topped …

Interview: Great State Strap Co.

Inspiration, ideation and execution with founder, designer and maker Gary Tyler McLeod

No stranger to carrying a camera in the field, Northwest native Gary Tyler McLeod has spent a good deal of his life in the outdoors. More specifically, he’s spent the past decade shooting photographs and producing video content for some of the industry’s most influential companies including Oakley, Nike, Shwood, Snowboarder Magazine and more. With this unique experience, an eye for branding and a persistent …

Espro Press + George Howell Coffee

Upgrade your daily caffeine routine

It’s no secret we’re coffee fanatics here at CH HQ. When we’re not in Portland coveting a cup of Heart or visiting LA for a pristine espresso by Handsome Coffee Roasters we’re always on the lookout for some accessible coffee to accompany our all time favorites. So when we recently got our hands on an Espro Press we saw an opportunity to get to know …