The ‘Nest’ Pendant Light adds a sense of fun to any room.  Made by hand, each one is unique.  They are constructed of rattan twigs around a powder-coated steel cage and cloth covered cord.  The pendants are available in a warm red color, as well as the colors shown above (natural, white and bark).  The […]

This weekend marks the 6th annual Playdate for the Imagination, co-hosted by the Chabot Space & Science Center and the Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival.  In addition to film shorts exploring the world’s cultures & traditions, the events include music, an annimation workshop and zoetrope building. Dates & Times:  Saturday, January 24th, from 10am […]

The  lovely watercolor effect, embroidery and Suzani-like motif combine to lift this fabric out of the ordinary into something special.   And the weight and scale of this fabric make it work well for pretty much anything (except upholstery for sofa and chair seats). It’s available in one other colorway, Flamingo, shown at the bottom of […]

Given the time of year, the Cher pattern above reminds me of the shape of some old-fashioned tree ornaments my family used while I was growing up — in spite of its contemporary palette. The rows of embroidered detailing add extra interest and the medium-sized scale make it useful for many applications.  However, the embroidery […]

Due to the beginning of the winter season, I’m sure, this pattern suggests the silhouette of trees in the snow in the Noir & Creme colorway shown above. The name of the pattern is Fern Tree but oddly enough, it isn’t available in any shade of green. The two other colorways available feature pastel turquoise […]