I N T E R I O R S

Ours is a slow design philosophy.
A bohemian wabi-sabi.

E T H O S

We pair ageless patterns and textures with natural materials, creating a fluid boundary between the indoors and the natural world. Thereby honoring the essence of things. The simple as well as the complex. From the perfectly weathered stick to the intricately crafted hutch. From the bouquet of dried wildflowers to your Grandmother’s chipped China. By incorporating a combination of reclaimed, vintage, handmade, and timeless pieces, our aim is to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the landfill -both now and in the future. And in doing so, we honor and respect the mono no aware; or the ‘empathy toward things.’ Making a conscious effort to utilize quality, well-made materials, thereby elevating the level of style and craftsmanship, and helping to reduce our reliance on disposable décor; we bring the same level of care and planet-consciousness to our interiors as we do to our gardens + apothecary.

S L O W

Whether it’s slowing down to grow something from seed, or taking the time to preserve what we have -from food to furniture to textiles- we make an effort to find beauty in everything that crosses our path. Our consumer-based society has encouraged the idea that wear and stains and patina are undesirable. But I think age is part of what makes things beautiful. It’s where the stories are. With this mindset blemishes + imperfections are transformed into perennial love stories etched in time. The table with one different leg that once upon a time someone cared enough to repair. The quilt with the worn edges from a child soothing itself to sleep each night. The wooden floor scratched and worn from many lifetimes of walking and living and dancing. All of this paired with new tile made one piece at a time by a craftsman using centuries old techniques. We honor the sacredness of craft + the beauty of old.

P R E S E R V E

Our goal is to preserve things -both for environmental + historical reasons, but additionally to help shift the narrative surrounding what is considered beautiful + useful. Each time we discard an item from the past because it is no longer “perfect” we degrade true perfection. We miss out on what the nature of a loved + lived thing can speak to us. By surrounding ourselves with new, disposable, unstoried items, our lives are lived without depth + breadth. We omit from our lives the profundity of sensory narrative.

R E W O R K [as a last resort]

There is not an infinite amount of things from this bygone era. Just as there is not an infinite amount of resources on this planet. Each time we discard, cut up, or disfigure pieces from the past we erase some of our treasured history. But some vintage and antique pieces are in such rough shape that they are past the point of loving as they are. Reworking them to save them from the landfill is vital. I think we have a responsibility to the stewardship of historical items and the stories they contain. Thanks for doing your part -whether it’s mending that old sweater of yours or finding beauty in that chipped old desk. There is beauty worth preserving everywhere.

C O L L E C T I O N S

You can find a collection of our vintage, antique + pre-loved housewares in person at Black Sheep Antique Center in Duanesburg, NY or HERE in our online shop.

It can be hard to move on from beautiful, storied things. Thank you for being another chapter in the book of their lives, where they will be loved and cherished.