Plywerk

Simplicity and ingenuity power Portland's digital photography framers

These days, everyone seems to have a DSLR and a point-and-shoot, or at least a camera embedded in the smartphone in their pocket. What most of us don’t have are a C-type printer, glossy paper and mounting materials—not to mention the skill, know-how and motivation to get our Instagram photos off the computer and onto our walls. That’s where Portland, Oregon-based mounting company Plywerk comes …

CH Gift Guide: Baby New Year

Prep for a precious little one with our list of infant-inspired presents

While September—a cheeky nine months after the year’s booziest holiday celebration—is indeed the most popular month for birthdays, we’re toasting to Baby New Year by adding a mélange of newborn-inspired items to the Cool Hunting Gift Guide. Whether you are soon to have one of your own, like CH contributor Fiona Killackey and the mastermind behind this discerning guide, or you’re planning early for the …

Handmade Towels: Jennifer’s Hamam

Traditional Turkish towels get an organic upgrade

The new year has us updating our old routines around the house, and fresh linens seem like one of the easiest ways to make a clean start. This week, we’ve gathered up five beautifully crafted towels to help spruce up the bath and get us going on cold mornings. For Thursday, the traditionalist’s choice, a pestemel from Jennifer’s Hamam. On a recent trip to Istanbul, …