Happy Office, Happy Home!
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Happy Office, Happy Home!

So thrilled to have our mirrors in Spotti's recent Salone Internazionale del Mobile exhibition Happy Office, Happy Home! featuring USM in Milan.

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Launch: Natural Dye Collection
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Launch: Natural Dye Collection

It is with much pride that we announce the official launch of our new textile collection made exclusively with naturally dyed cotton. The line, created in collaboration with four artisan communities across Guatemala, is a labor of love that has been in the works for well over a year.

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S for Specchio / O for Origami
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S for Specchio / O for Origami

If you happen to be lucky enough to be in Milan this week, our mirrors are included in a wonderful exhibition at Spotti called S for Specchio / O for Origami curated by Studiopepe.

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Grain Turns Five!
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Grain Turns Five!

It's hard for even us to believe, but we're celebrating our five year anniversary this month! In celebration, above and below are five new photos recently taken by our equally busy friend Charlie Schuck.

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Collective Collage
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Collective Collage

The above and below images are from our recently compiled gift catalog, Collective Collage, made with friends Jamie Iacoli, Brian McAllister, Dylan Davis and Jean Lee of Iacoli & McAllister and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.

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Welcome Willis!
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Welcome Willis!

We are excited to announce the newest member to the Grain team: Willis Hoke. Willis jumped in to fill our Studio Manager position when Claire returned to school a few weeks ago, and we are so grateful to have his help.

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Grain at Design Within Reach
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Grain at Design Within Reach

As of today, our Bound Mirror is now available through Design Within Reach! The custom colorway, inspired by their mid-20th century palette, will be available exclusively through DWR online and in select stores.

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1% For The Planet
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1% For The Planet

As part of our annual commitment, we made our 1% For The Planet donation a few weeks ago. This year we supported The Nature Conservancy, Save Bristol Bay, and Burn Design Lab. We have donated to The Nature Conservancy and Save Bristol Bay in years past, but Burn Design Lab was new for us.

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Pacific Standard
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Pacific Standard

Nice to find our hand mirrors amongst Northwest friends included in Charlie Schuck's spread in the premiere issue of Pacific Standard Magazine. See all the images below. Order a copy here.

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Grain at Totokaelo
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Grain at Totokaelo

We're thrilled to be included in the mix of artists and designers adding to the recently expanded Totokaelo boutique in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. If you are local or planning at trip out West, it is a must visit. If not, get lost in their beautiful sites: fashion/accessories and art/design.

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In Print
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In Print

For those of you who didn't see it at ICFF in May, here is a little glimpse of our most recent print piece offset printed on 100% post-consumer waste newsprint by our friends at Oregon Lithoprint featuring the amazing photography of Ben Blood.

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ICFF 2012
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ICFF 2012

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our first solo booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair last week in New York.

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Molten
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Molten

Above and below are a few images of our submission for the American Design Club's recent Raw + Unflitered show at Heller Gallery in New York. They are solid pewter trays constructed from a series of free form molten pours.

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Making a Creative Living
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Making a Creative Living

Thanks Francie Latour and the crew at RISD XYZ for including our story in their thoughtful piece on making it in a tough economy.

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Izabal Fringe Jewelry Box
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Izabal Fringe Jewelry Box

We made these over-the-top beaded jewelry boxes for Anthropologie working with two new artisan groups in Santiago Atitlán Guatemala. The boxes are cedar and made by a six person woodshop.

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New For Spring
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New For Spring

Above and below is the result of a rainy trip to Bloedel Reserve here on Bainbridge Island with our ever patient photographer Ben Blood, studio manager/model Claire Beaumont and a few of our new products.

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Grain #1 Employee
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Grain #1 Employee

The biggest and brightest news around here at Grain is that Claire Beaumont is back! Claire was our first intern ever and worked with us for over a year as a student.

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1% For The Planet
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1% For The Planet

As part of our annual commitment, we made our 1% For The Planet donation yesterday. This year we decided to support the Surfrider Foundation.

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Based on a True Story
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Based on a True Story

Our submission for the American Design Club's recent THREAT show made The New York Times! For more images from the show, check out the AmDC's Facebook page. Photo by Kendall Mills.

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