Great shops and artisans who make handmade & recycled goods in the Western US.
I know how much LAB readers love stamps, so I’m thrilled to find a talented stamp maker in San Francisco to feature this week. Meagan Lewis has a love for craft and her expansive Brown Pigeon … Read more
I love Joshu+Vela. These are some of the hottest handmade bags on earth! Constructed in San Francisco, Joshu+Vela bags are so stunning, it’s hard not to want one of each. Using the finest leather, canvas, … Read more
I just have to start with this statement from Capital’s About page: “We have worked hard to create a company that offers less of a commodity and more of an artwork while maintaing the highest … Read more
Try these great handmade combos featuring artists from San Francisco. Ricki Mountain: With 2 decades of experience designing and developing innovative home and wall décor collections, Ricki is a master of her craft. Her Giclee prints are … Read more
Get ready to fall in love with Materials + Process, as known as M+P, the exquisite handmade shop of Christine Marcelino. Christine is on a mission to create a line of goods that are both sustainable … Read more
Blending African and South American influences, el Hustle has created a fantastic collection of handmade goodies. Designer Zenaida Morais knows how to blend cultures and colors and that’s really what sets el Hustle apart. With … Read more
No visit to San Francisco is complete without at least one reference to the Painted Ladies, those famous houses in Alamo Square. Lady Alamo wants to make sure that you remember those icon little houses … Read more
I can hardly do a post about the handmade community in San Francisco and not mention one of my favorite artists: Claire Smith of Embergrass. Claire’s journey to a handmade career is one for the books: … Read more
No matter how much we try, there’s still little we can do to resist the spell of earth-formed jewels. Hence, I find myself absolutely spellbound by Sandra Ducheneaux’s Friedasophie Jewelry. When it comes to using … Read more
Welcome to handmade in the 21st century. I am totally digging this 3D jewelry; it’s popping up everywhere. This modern and bold collection is from Summerized, designed and 3D printed by Summer Powell. What a great way … Read more
Well, my week is going to start with me waiting by the mailbox for my new DODOcase to show up. I have a soft cover for my iPad Mini, but for traveling, I’ll need something … Read more
I am so enamored with Julie Bonifay’s Magna Paint shop. The colors just pop right off these giclee prints. It’s the kind of handmade art that would look good in just about any space. One … Read more
