Talking With Allegra Hicks
Tweet Sophistication and fun go hand-in-hand in the world of Allegra Hicks. That trademark combination is what first drew us to this renowned designer’s stylish textiles, and we love her work even more now that we have our own collaboration collection together! We were lucky enough to sit down with the London-based Hicks to talk...
Gifts That Give Back: 2012 Charity Mugs
Tweet These mugs make a difference. We’re offering 10 new coffee cup designs this holiday season, and each one benefits a different charitable organization. So it’s easy to tailor the perfect gift to your chosen cause. For every mug sold, west elm donates 50% of the purchase price. See the full list of our new...
The 2012 Design Sponge Scholarships
Tweet We’re proud to sponsor the 2012 Design Sponge Scholarships, which offer no-strings-attached financial awards for High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate art students. This year there are 9 prizes totaling $10,500 in scholarship money! Support the next generation of designers, illustrators, and artists of all stripes by passing this on to anyone you know who...
Hey St. Jude
Tweet We’re proud to support the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Watch this special video from some of the amazing kids of St. Jude, and consider donating $5 this Holiday season by texting JUDE to 50333 (msg + data rates may apply.) Check out the west elm You Tube channel to see...
Studio Visit: Sarah Campbell
Tweet Armed with a brush, a powerful sense of color, and a sheer disregard for convention, Sarah Campbell designed some of the most iconic textile designs of the past 50 years. The hand-painted prints and patterns she created alongside her sister, Susan Collier, are unmistakable. And this past year, Sarah Campbell collaborated with west elm...
Abby + Natalie of FELIZ Austin
Tweet Natalie Davis and Abby Powell had a brilliantly simple idea: bring together their favorite makers and designers from Texas and around the country for a long weekend of celebrating handmade goods. And just like that, Austin’s FELIZ festival was born…
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Jewels of New York
Tweet Garnished with spicy seeds, this hearty soup is a classic crowd pleaser. Diana Yen of the Jewels of New York shares her recipe for savory seasonal soup — one part of a family-style dinner designed for slow, soulful grazing and sharing.
Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots from Jewels of New York
Tweet Fresh parsley and fried shallots perfectly complement a side of green beans! Diana Yen of the Jewels of New York shares her recipe for green beans with a crunch — one part of a family-style dinner designed for slow, soulful grazing.
Gather Together! Kinfolk + Jewels of New York + west elm
Tweet Are you ready for the sharing season? Kinfolk Magazine and west elm are here to help you plan your next get-together with friends and family. Watch this video for entertaining and recipe ideas from creative caterers the Jewels of New York, as well as how-to’s for hosting a get together or holiday party.
Natural Style: Ceramic Matters + west elm
Tweet The influence of natural forms and life cycles dominate the ceramic objects created by Anthony Harris and Gerhard Swart of Ceramic Matters. Based in Johannesburg, the duo have worked as Ceramic Matters since 1997 and have built an impressive collection of work from their South African studio…
Decorative Functionalism: Dokter & Misses + west elm
Tweet Johannesburg-based Adriaan Hugo and Katy Taplin are the husband and wife team Dokter and Misses. Designers of furniture, lighting and interior objects, their modern solutions are functional and attractive…
Design from South Africa: Source + west elm
Tweet Trevyn and Julian McGowan are Source — a husband and wife team that design furnishings and curate some of the best in South African design…