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ruth asawa is a japanese-american artist who pushes the envelope with her unconventional use of everyday materials. she studied basket crocheting in mexico, which led her to make the amazing metal sculptures above. she also experimented with paper and wood, creating one-of-a-kind pieces while emphasizing the integrity of the materials. her eye for line and space–as well as her exploration of materials–is definitely something to be admired.


jennifer rau photography


We recently had the opportunity to rebrand Jennifer Rau, a very talented photographer in California. Here are the three concepts that were presented to her, she chose the one at the top. Check out her website and her blog to see her lovely work.




paper maché bowls

we think these paper bowls are incredible. by up in the air somewhere.


love it

Adobe Photoshop Cook from Lait Noir on Vimeo. Found on swissmiss!


happy valentine’s day

Hope everyone had a happy valentine’s day! Here are some special handmade valentines from my son’s collection this year.