Top 5 Everyday Objects for Inspired Homes
The legendary interior designer Ilse Crawford observes, “home is the ongoing story of a person.” In many ways, our home is more than the color, textures, and light that fill it. To us, what makes a house a home are our collections – the feelings they evoke and the stories they hold – from your grandmother’s quilt, opens in a new tab to the rug, opens in a new tab you found while traveling. It’s about bringing in objects that add comfort, nostalgia, and at times humor — lending character and personality to each unique space.
By incorporating meaningful collections in our every day, we tell a story about who we are and where we’ve been. So, in the spirit of filling our homes with the things that we love, we’ve come up with a quick roundup of our top 5 home picks for inspired spaces.
1. The Ion Lamp
A celebration of Thomas Edison’s greatest invention, the Ion, opens in a new tab is modeled after the inventor’s earliest electric lamps. The spun steel body is available in a range of custom colors that compliment the laser-engraved plywood base.
2. The Work Hard Print
Graphic artist, print-maker, and designer Anthony Burrill is well-known for his typographic compositions and his uncompromising commitment to handmade image-making. This signed Work Hard Print, opens in a new tab features his most famous mantra, a reminder to be humble and hardworking.
3. The Schoolhouse Electric Clock
Inspired by the scale and durability of industrial wall clocks, the Schoolhouse Electric Clock, opens in a new tab is constructed with a spun steel case, domed glass lens and steel dial. The hands are operated by a quartz movement with a red, continuous sweep second hand.
4. The Velvet + Wool Circle Pillow
The Velvet + Wool Circle Pillow, opens in a new tab adds a pop of composed color to any seating arrangement or bed. Harvest colored velvet and orange wool play counterpoint while the lush texture of the fabrics make both sides equally suited for display.
5. The Winter + Summer Cotton Coverlet
Inspired by a treasured vintage weaving from the early nineteenth century, this heirloom-quality, Winter + Summer Coverlet, opens in a new tab is crafted from 100% yarn-dyed cotton and features a traditional float weaving technique that creates its graphic color contrast and geometric patterning.
