Georgie Cummings Kangaroo Leather Goods

Wallets, totes and more handmade from carefully selected hides

Melbourne, Australia-based Georgie Cummings makes leather goods—from tote bags to tiny coin purses—that are entirely handcrafted from kangaroo hide. While all the products are made from carefully selected, sustainably sourced kangaroo leather, there are plenty of other materials involved: canvas, linen and cotton, ceramic and wood. Each addition lends a little extra to the beautiful, yet understated designs. Throw-away habits have also taught us to …

Studio Visit: Two Hills Jewelry, Melbourne

Rhiannon Smith handmakes delicate treasures inspired by ancient symbols, native flora and the women in her life

On the seventh floor of the historical Nicholas Building in Melbourne you’ll find the Two Hills studio, where Rhiannon Smith creates delicate jewelry entirely by hand. Inspired by everything from native Australian flora to ancient symbols and cave-diving on the Yucatan Peninsula, Two Hills jewelry is delicate without being overly feminine; sweet without becoming saccharine. Smith took some time out of her very busy one-woman …

Oon Power Outlet

Oon is a handsome take on the multi-outlet power cord. With a playful yet unobtrusive aesthetic, the functional cord replaces the unsightly standard orange color commonly found under desks and behind appliances. Designed and manufactured in the USA by emerging designer David Okum, the flexible power cord uses wood, metal, plastic and woven fibers for a cord you’ll actually want to show off.