West Coast Craft

Before we headed off to Mexico, the West Coast Craft show was happening in SF! I was so excited that we were around to go check it out, and finally see some of my favorite designers’ works in person. I actually got dizzy while we were there from turning my head too much looking at all of the incredible designs at every turn. I was completely overwhelmed at the mass amounts of things I wanted to buy.

I thought I’d share a few of my favorite designers from the show –  a few new, and a few that I had previously known about!

My jaw dropped when I saw Galanter and Jones‘ heated outdoor furniture. Before even knowing that it was heated I was instantly drawn to the sleek shapes and colors of the couches and chairs. Once I sat on one and felt the warmth, I was more than sold. I would like one immediately please.

Walking further through the craft show I noticed a group of people reaching towards large fluffy weavings, and doing their best to restrain themselves from touching them as the signs requested. I can see why… Meghan Shimek‘s cloud-like weavings are incredibly soft (I felt the sample material!). I’d love to get a piece like this for my house… just looking at it makes me feel soft and cozy.

I was unable to restrain myself, and left the show with a couple of pieces from the Granite. While the shapes of their ceramics are perfectly minimal, the colors and patterns add just the right amount of quirk. I chose this one, and this one!

A fun new jewelry discovery was High/Low jewelry. I think that the material and color combinations are beautiful!

Last but not least, I was really into these cork planters by Melanie Abrantes. She said that the cork actually helps the plants stay hydrated, so not only does it looks cool it’s also functional!