Journal

I first came across Ito Bindery through a simplistic, yet striking photo of their drawing pads on the vast landscape of the internet. So taken by the appearance of these minimal pads I investigated further and found that each one is handmade by a team of 6 men out of their bookbinding factory in Tokyo, Japan. The company began as a notebook bindery plant named “Hakucho-Do” in 1938. Since then they have evolved to what we know them as today, ITO Bindery - still upholding their original values of handmade quality and craftsmanship. In 2010 they received a highly acclaimed...

The selection process for Vaughan Baker has been a long and thoughtful one. And whilst our opening selection is a humble offering, it is one that has taken time to edit and refine. We want to take things slowly and set a clear path of who we are and what we are trying to say. Which we already know is much more than being just another ‘homewares store.’

All products and their inclusion have evolved and been influenced by the last 10 years spent working in and around the design industry. But more than that...

Perhaps a different city from what it was in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s the heart of Morocco can still be felt. Out on the streets you are constantly watched, which can be intimidating. This is not to say that you feel unsafe. Rather, you are reminded how far removed you are from the ideas of comfort and familiarity that you experience somewhere like Australia. You will find unwavering stares, plenty more men (on the streets) than women and low slung, dark passageways. You can lose all sense of direction, be tricked by children and hassled for your last dollar, but why else do...

Cool Hunting Video: Fferrone Design from Cool Hunting on Vimeo.

Watch the captivating designer of our Fferrone glassware talk about her process and the  of the Revolution Collection. Shop the Revolution Collection here

Earlier this year, after several recommendations, I sat down with Marie Kondo’s The life changing magic of tidying up. A slightly eccentric, but highly enjoyable read, about tidying up. The book closely examines the connections we hold to our ‘things.’ Why do we keep clothes, trinkets, books that do not bring us joy? And how can we learn to part with them.

These ideas fascinate me. Why do we feel compelled to buy things? Furthermore why do we buy things that we do not love? Is it to fill a void, to mask sadness,...