Dry suit fabric and sailcloth are among mankind’s sturdiest manufactured materials, designed to hold up under some of the wildest conditions the ocean has to offer. So what happens to all the scraps that don’t end up in a Coast Guard airman’s kit, or stowed onboard a schooner? Luckily, some of it ends up in the hands of Portland-based designer Luke Mathers of Truce Designs. …
All Knitwear is lovingly made by Annie Larson, a blogger and knit enthusiast, who operates on a made-to-order basis. It’s a rarity to find a fashion label that truly stands out for originality and design, and even less common to find one that is made by the name behind the brand. Her 2×2 stripe hat is knitted from 100% ringspun cotton and comes with a …
And now, a brief geology lesson: Ultra-glittery stone Druzy is created in a million-year-long geological process, when water containing minerals evaporates on the surface of other rocks and leaves behind a twinkling layer. Psychics believe the gem can remove energy blockages and allow us to discover our own inner light. Berkeley-based jeweler Melissa Joy Manning uses this semi-precious world wonder in her dazzling Black Druzy …
