Rei with Monastery Founder Athena Hewett
The 8 Ball: Fabiana Pigna
Fabiana Pigna is a Venezuelan fashion designer based in Los Angeles, California. Crafted from the highest quality Japanese and European fabrics, each collection embraces sculptural silhouettes, timeless clean lines, and some unexpected details.
The 8 Ball: Milena Silvano
"The universe had a plan and here I am." Milena behind her eponymous line, Milena Silvano, tells us about 90's Italian trouser suits, what's bringing her joy lately (hint; it has four legs), and about the opportunity & desire to tread lightly within her own operations. Read on for the full feature.
Guide to Maine by Paul Sampson of Oyster River Joinery
Paul Sampson is a Maine-based artisan and Founder of Oyster River Joinery. We asked him to tell us about his favorite spots in Maine, some of which include oyster recommendations (of course), sandy beaches, breweries, swim spots, and maritime museums. We’re honored to see Maine through a local's eyes. Read on for the full guide from Paul.
The 8 Ball: Mary MacGill
Floating, suspended stones and pearls on delicate gold wire inspired by the coastline and natural world.
Meet the lady behind a new favorite jewelry line at Covet + Lou.
The 8 Ball: Alison Carroll of Wonder Valley
Extra virgin olive oil belongs in your skincare, not only your kitchen. Today we talk with one half of Wonder Valley, Alison Carroll. Alison and her husband Jay decided to start their line of deep orange and yellow golden hued oils after Alison’s time spent at the California Olive Oil Council where she picked up several mentors in the field along the way. The hero ingredient throughout their gorgeous line is their own olive oil.
Alison splits her time between the high & dry Joshua Tree desert and humid sea salt filled Maine. Olive oil is her mainstay of a healthful diet & radiant skin between these two spots. No matter your climate, olive oil is here for you.
The 8 Ball: Laurie-Anne Braun & Margot Baudequin of Fane
We’re delighted to chat with the Founders of Fane, Laurie-Anne Braun and Margot Baudequin. Fane is, in their own words: timeless, minimal, and sustainable. The line was born out of frustration when both couldn’t find a bag that they loved. Something was always in the way; a big logo, a visible zipper, a look too trendy, not practical to carry, etc. The two creators sought to create a line of their own with beautiful shapes and colors (maybe lack-there-of actually, with colors like Nuit and Page). We see each Fane bag moving from generation to generation. Made in a small but well equipped atelier in France, they’re the kind of bags that will last forever.
Skincare with LESSE Founder Neada Deters
Skin health and more from Neada Deters, Founder of LESSE, a small and effective line of skincare essentials.
The 8 Ball: Julie and Marie Skall of Skall Studio
Through glimpses of their Copenhagen life- a Danish wool sweater folded gently in the sun, a kitchen scene with citrus and tea, muses decked out in organic cotton and linen- we’ve become admirers of Julie and Marie Skall, the sisters behind Skall Studio.
The 8 Ball: Sean Gerstley
Self-proclaimed ‘clay head’ Sean Gerstley is a RISD alum now based in Philadelphia. We love that Gerstley’s ceramics are both utilitarian and fun in shape and color. Have you seen his fruit bowls?