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.
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.
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.
Bainbridge Island: Gazzam Lake
A few pics from a recent winter walk through the woods to the beach here on Bainbridge Island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.