Modern Weaving

Henri Matisse’s paper cut-outs came to mind when I first discovered Tiffani Williams‘ collection of brass jewelry. It figures since the Modern Weaving designer first develops her organic components by shaping them from paper and then arranging them to find…

Crescioni Fall 2016

Joining her collection of leather stitched and sculptural brass jewelry, Andria Crescioni has introduced two gorgeous, new handbag styles. A structural saddle bag and clutch, available in oxblood and black, feature Crescioni’s signature leather handles and are constructed using the…

Brass Bath

It’s been 2 years since our home renovation was completed and I’m...

DIY Tassel Earrings

This week’s DIY was inspired by a reader’s request, asking us to recreate a pair of vintage Yves Saint Laurent tassel earrings. Tassels?! No need to ask us twice. Hanging from a belt, off a bag, or from…

Solwara

A Peace Treaty‘s current collection, Solwara, was inspired by lost cities and legendary civilizations such as the Aztecs, Mayan, and the tribes of the Amazon and Papua New Guinea. Rattlesnake tails, sharks’ teeth and bones…

DIY Woven Chain Collar Necklace

Earlier this month Lauren and I escaped city life with our dear friend Grace, of The Stripe, for a weekend chock-full of sun and DIY. With an abundant supply of rhinestone and brass curb chain,…

DIY Utility Rope Necklace

A couple summers ago, we stocked up on brass washers to make friendship necklaces. A year later, hex nuts became short in supply thanks to the hex nut bracelet. Today we’re all about compression sleeves,…

Two and One

For Jaime and Larry Oliver, it’s all in the details. Vintage details. Their Esty store, Two Art Directors and A Photographer, is filled with the most beautiful and well edited collection of vintage wares. And…