Five Tables from Milan Design Week

Wood, metal and formed concrete create some of the most creative designs around

by Graham Hiemstra and Evan Orensten Milan Design Week is always full of surprises and this year’s fair was no exception. We found a strong presence of innovative furnishings mixing modern production techniques with the classic aesthetic of raw materials. From “melting” wood to laser cut marble and a table that can be formed in multiple shapes, here are five of our favorites. One of …

Stormy Monday Goods

Repurposed skateboards and recycled cutting boards handmade in Southern California

by Liz Cebron On a recent visit to the made in America brand collaborative Shelter Half, we discovered Stormy Monday Goods—thoughtfully repurposed and redesigned skate and cutting boards, branded with a simple thundercloud and given a second shot at life. These one-of-a-kind creations are the labor of love of Neil Harrison, a Southern California native who, after nearly two decades in the industry—first at Quiksilver, …

Gifts for Mom

Eight ways to show your appreciation this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner in the US, and while everyone’s relationship with their mom is completely unique, here are a handful of ideas culled from our Cool Hunting Gift Guide that are sure to brighten up any mother’s day, any time of year. Women Are Heroes What is a woman’s worth? That was the question in street artist JR’s mind as he …