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The Corkscrew - Its unique shape has made it a natural inspiration for artists, symbolizing creativity and the unpredictable twists of life. In folklore, its spirals are thought to represent the intricate paths of life or serve as a botanical reflection of life's complexities.
Coast & Cottage ♦ Concierge AI
Concierge was imagined not as a chatbot, but as a craft:
a new kind of hospitality between language and design.
Día de los Muertos
The holiday has roots in pre-Columbian civilizations, like the Aztecs, who held ceremonies to honor the dead, particularly the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead. After the Spanish conquest, these rituals merged with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, forming the modern Día de los Muertos.
The American Blue Jean
In 1873, Strauss and Davis were granted a U.S. patent for their riveted work pants, made from a sturdy cotton fabric called denim. These early pants were dyed with indigo, a color that helped hide dirt, and were meant for miners, cowboys, and railroad workers who needed durable clothing.
Editor’s Choice | TAG Heuer Aquaracer
Whether you’re a hiker, diver, skier, or just love watches that "just work," this is TAG Heuer’s most accessible, sustainable sports watch—without sacrificing style.
It’s an Attitude…
From the festival fields to the Parisian runway, boho persists as a testament to the beauty of the unconventional.
Sea Bags | Made in Maine
Though each sail is thoroughly cleaned before transformation, it still carries the spirit of its former life. The marks of wind and water give every bag a one-of-a-kind story, making no two exactly alike.
Sendra Boots
Sendra Boots is one of Spain’s most iconic bootmakers, known worldwide for its handcrafted leather boots that blend Western, biker, and traditional Spanish styles.
Steampunk Jewelry | by Once Upon a Time
There’s a certain magic in the hiss of gears and the gleam of brass—an invitation to step into a world that never quite was.
Watercolors… Jennifer Vaudo
“I discovered watercolor painting, shortly after our youngest daughter was born, and I have been hooked ever since.”
Heavy Metal Art.
Rustic metal art is a genre of decorative art and sculpture that combines the durability and industrial feel of metal with a rustic, often weathered or aged aesthetic.
Filson Tin Cloth Packer Hat
It’s beloved by hunters, hikers, and anyone who values rugged craftsmanship and heritage style. It has a distinctly “American frontier” vibe that connects modern wearers to the pioneering spirit of the past.
Stubben Saddles
Stübben Saddlery was founded in 1894 by Johannes Stübben in Krefeld, Germany, as a small workshop where he lived and worked.
The Story of the Original L.L.Bean Boot
The L.L. Bean Bean Boot, originally known as the Maine Hunting Shoe, has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.
Butterworth’s Vintage Company | Devon, England
Part time capsule, part atelier, it’s the kind of place you stumble into on a misty morning and end up losing hours.
Winsor & Newton and the Story of the Kolinsky Brush
To understand its legacy is to trace a line through royal commissions, careful craftsmanship, and the pursuit of control in watercolor painting.
Jorge Lastra | Sculptural Sailboats & Jewelry
Born in Chile, he spent many years in Barcelona, where the spirit of Gaudí, Dalí, and Miró left its mark on his creative vision.
Through the Lens: Annie Leibovitz’s Life in Focus
In 1970, a young Annie walked into the offices of a fledgling magazine called Rolling Stone. She was twenty-one, carrying her portfolio like a secret treasure. Co-founder Jann Wenner hired her on the spot, and within two years, she was the magazine’s chief photographer.
Richard Avedon | American Photographer
There are photographs that capture a face, and then there are photographs that seem to hold a soul. Richard Avedon’s images did the latter.