Heath Ceramics Canisters

by Julie Wolfson The gorgeous set of limited edition canisters on view at Heath Ceramics' upcoming show are the result of a three-way collaboration between Heath, Commune Design and Alma Allen. The shape of the canisters, hand thrown at Heath's Sausalito studio, combined with Commune Design's custom made natural tone glazes and Alma Allen's polished walnut tops makes for an exquisite one-off addition to any …

Front Frame Collection

The Front frame collection by the Valencia-based odosdesign makes a colorful splash into an otherwise tepid market of decorative frames for the home. The current collection consists of four unique designs—Quick, Legs, Meccano and Layer—each characterized by vibrant hues and a unique shape that marries function with ornament. Inspired by the rising market in affordable art, Front aims the collection at a more youthful, less …

Golden Orb Spider Silk

Spun from the silk of millions of golden orb spiders found in Madagascar, the 11-foot long tapestry currently on view at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC represents a uniquely remarkable example of a rigorous, formerly obsolete weaving technique and the stubborn vision of a couple of enterprising men. The project—orchestrated by British textile expert Simon Peers and American fashion designer Nicholas Godley—spanned …