Karen Day

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Bewley’s x Orla Kiely Tea Caddy

In its second limited-edition run, Orla Kiely's tea caddy for iconic Irish tea company Bewley's provides a fresh take on usually unremarkable tins. Founded in 1840, Bewley's is a classic among those …

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Saskia Diez Accessories

As seductive as it is simple, Saskia Diez's jewelry strikes a perfect balance for an elegantly contemporary look. A trained goldsmith turned industrial designer, Diez's creations are a clear combination of those …

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Arniko Skateboards

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by Laura Neilson Nepal seems like an unlikely source for skateboards inspired by the '70s surfing scene, but Arniko Skateboards shines a light on the Himalayan country's long-standing identity as region rich …

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Grain Surfboards

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While sheer beauty of the sloping wooden forms is enough to sell us on Grain Surfboards, their non-traditional approach—skipping the foam makeup of other boards in favor of a Northern White Cedar …

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NYC Food Film Festival 2009

Celebrating the classic combination of dinner and a movie, the third annual NYC Food Film Festival unites various foods and films that portray them. The chosen films vary in length, the longest …

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Edgartista: The New Millennium

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Meticulous and relentless, Edgartista's four year project, "The New Millennium," began with a sketch on his daily train commute from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Inspired by the urban landscape, the upshot is a …

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Brighten The Corners: Stanley & Marvin

Providing another creative lesson in typography, Brighten the Corners' latest book, "Stanley & Marvin" is a charming follow up to their first venture in type-as-illustration books, " Victor & Susie." Stemming from …