Christopher DeLorenzo “Nude with Phone”

Christopher DeLorenzo is a Boston-based graphic artist worth following. Currently the head designer at Johnny Cupcakes, the 20-something-year-old artist is also busied by freelance work, running a Big Cartel shop, and co-producing the… Read on

Interview: Michelle Nunes

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Nunes is the new line of statement scarves by Michelle Nunes. Custom-designed in Phoenix and digitally printed in Italy, the 50×50 scarves are made on 100 percent silk Crepe de Chine. Michelle Nunes, a first-generation American whose parents… Read on

Beatrice Valenzuela, Objects by Artisans in Mexico

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It’s funny how you run across artists and makers in the modern day. I stumbled upon Beatrice Valenzuela yesterday through an Instagram post on Ace & Jig‘s account. The photo was meant… Read on

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Spaces + Places, Pt. 2

If the ten goods in part one of the Spaces + Places gift guide weren’t enough, here’s ten more. Sharing is caring, right? 1. Brass Coasters, $35 Solid brass coaster backed in… Read on

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Spaces + Places, Pt. 1

This year, more than ever before, I have become a lover of home decor and interior design. After subscribing to several design blogs and furniture sites, pinning inspiration here, binge watching HGTV,… Read on

Espy on Etsy: Interview with Jessica Kertis Ulrich of Kertis

Jessica Kertis Ulrich is the founder and designer of Kertis. Launched in 2012 and based out of a studio in Ridgewood, Queens, the line features handmade goods, such as mixed-media jewelry, leather clutches and… Read on

Behind the Curtains of the Variety Show

Variety Show is the design studio of the Asays, a husband-and-wife cooperative of Mike (illustrator + letterer) and Amber (designer + creative director). The studio produces “inspiring work with purpose,” which… Read on

StyleLikeU’s ‘What’s Underneath’ Project Exposes Truth

Over the past couple of weeks, much of my YouTube time has been dedicated to watching StyleLikeU‘s “The What’s Underneath” videos. On a surface level, the series is about style. But as… Read on

Espy on Etsy: Interview with Kina Gorska of Kina Ceramic Design, Giveaway

Kina Ceramic Design is a Scotland-based company by Karolina Gorska, an artist who produces quirky porcelain pieces. Her online shop features handcrafted goods ranging from sugar bowls to wedding ring pillows. I was initially charmed by the company’s surreal… Read on