Inside Kohler’s Century-Old Wisconsin Factory

Touring the American-made manufacturer of brass, porcelain and steel sinks, bathtubs and toilets

There’s a great number of things we interact with on a daily basis that are too easy to assume have been made by machines. Take, for example, toilets, sinks and bathtubs. These steel, porcelain and brass pieces of industrial design are so commonplace that it’s nearly impossible to image a human hand touching each in their fabrication process. Though as we saw during a recent …

Personalized Treats by Timmy’s Pies, London

Tasty baked goods complete with individual messages, delivered to your workplace, party or picnic

When you think of Valentine’s Day or birthday presents, savory pies might not be the first thing that springs to mind, but that could soon change. The people behind British pie-maker Timmy’s Pies are stepping up their game with a selection of pies that can be personalized, ordered online and delivered to a workplace, birthday party or picnic. What started as a hobby for founder …

Lovestar Queen of Hearts Vases

A super-sweet way to show off a bouquet, lovingly handcrafted in Brisbane, Australia

Given its name, it should be rather obvious that the designers at Lovestar seriously love love. But if the name alone isn’t convincing, then Lovestar’s Queen of Hearts vases should do the trick. Made by husband-and-wife duo Helen and Chris Bayley, the heart-shaped collection is handcrafted out of NYC-made neon acrylic that was specially developed for Lovestar products; each vase is given exceptional attention, taking …