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WITH WHITE DIRT

White Dirt develops functional objects derived from unique sculptural forms. Their work is informed by storytelling and curiosity at the core of our explorations. They embrace the raw qualities of the materials we work with as we transform them. Each collection seeks to balance tradition, history, and contemporary vernacular.

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WITH THE LONG CONFIDENCE

The Long Confidence is a small design studio based in Berkeley, California, whose focus is making contemporary heirlooms driven by quality and curiosity. Their products use a mixture of traditional and contemporary construction methods designed for a lifetime of use.

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WITH JEFFREY SPAHN GALLERY

Jeffrey Spahn Gallery, a specialist in ceramic art and 20th century sculpture with a focus on American, British, and Japanese studio ceramics. His Berkeley-based gallery holds one of the largest inventories of consigned pottery and ceramic sculpture by artists such as Robert Arneson, Ruth Asawa, Hans Coper, Shoji Hamada, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Isamu Noguchi, Lucie Rie, and Peter Voulkos. With over 20 years experience in the field, Jeffrey has worked with some of the premiere museums, universities, public and private collections in the world.

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WITH SOFT STUDIO

SOFT STUDIO is a plant-focused landscape design practice based in Oakland, California. Founded by Clementine Jang and Jessie Booth who seek a curious, collaborative and exploratory attitude toward design.

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WITH YVONNE MOUSER

Yvonne Mouser is an Oakland based artist, designer, and builder whose work spans furniture design, product, spaces, fine art, and events. We had the chance to visit Yvonne and chat with her about her work and inspiration.

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FORM + FIELD | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022

As 2022 comes to a close and we reflect on the past couple of years, we recognize the opportunity to amplify the efforts of fellow BIPOC-founded small businesses who share similar values relating to sustainability, inclusivity, and representation in their respective industries. This year’s annual gift guide curates a short-list of gift ideas from some of our favorites.

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ALL ABOUT ALPACA

Alpaca fabrics, synonymous with luxury, is a prized natural fiber that can be found in an array of natural shades and is utilized in numerous formats; from clothing, upholstery, and more. Alpaca fabric, often rivaling wool, is sometimes favored and viewed as superior due to a number of natural qualities inherent to the animal itself.

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FORM + FIELD | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, we can all agree that it’s been a rollercoaster of a year. For many, homes have become much more than what they used to be - an office, a classroom, a working kitchen. The extra time spent at home inspired this year’s annual gift guide: an ode to creature comforts and cozying up with loved ones. We’ve hand-picked beautifully crafted gifts sure to be a delight for those who have made it onto your nice list.

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SEA RANCH

Sea Ranch landed on my bucket list of places to visit when I was studying architecture in college. Despite moving to the San Francisco Bay Area 10 years ago, I didn’t make it to Sea Ranch until recently, although its location is only three hours north of the city. Perhaps in my mind it felt like some far-off destination, mythical almost, due to its reputation as a modernist utopia.

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SELECTING COLORS | FOR INTERIORS

For the final post in our Impact of Color Series, we’re putting all of the knowledge from our previous posts into practice. This is the moment when color preferences need to be taken into consideration with light sources, space opening techniques, and the particular space in question.

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OUTDOOR FURNITURE | ROUNDUP

Summer is here, and the weather in San Francisco is unusually summery this Memorial Day weekend! To quote (what is commonly misattributed to) Mark Twain, “The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.”

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GREEN, BLUE, + VIOLET

For our fourth post in The Impact of Color Series, we’re moving on to the final three colors in the visual spectrum: green, blue, and violet. Like red, orange, and yellow, these last three colors might surprise you with the contradicting emotions they inspire.

But most important is how they inspire you. Come take a look...

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RED, ORANGE, + YELLOW

For the third post in our Impact of Color Series, we’re going to dive into three of the most controversial and contradictory colors: red, orange, and yellow. We’ll share these colors’ history, how they’re perceived today, and an example of each in interior design.

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BLACK, WHITE, + GRAY

For the second post in The Impact of Color Series, we’re going to dive into black, white, + gray, or what are commonly known as neutrals. In interiors, you might see beiges and nudes listed as neutrals, but these are technically “tints,” colors that have white added to them.

True neutrals are defined as white, black, and the full spectrum of grays in between. Keep reading for more about all three.

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