Beardition

During my time overseas working on a tv gig, many of the crew guys grew beards or mustaches- just because it's fun and mixes things up a bit. It's just too bad they didn't have any product, as some of them could of used it.  

Beardition, a small company based in Nashville, would of been the perfect crew gift. The company founder, Mark Williams took a month to hike the Appalachian Trail last year and soon realized the need for a quality facial hair product as his growing scruff took on a life of its own. Back home in Tennessee, he teamed up with his designer friend, Kristin Schleihs to co-found the company and help make Beardition a reality. 

They've done a great job designing and marketing Beardition. It's for manly men who still care about good grooming. 

Beardition products are made from 100% natural products including organic aloe leaf extract, vitamin E, coconut oil, green tea ...with essences of cucumber and mint or bamboo. You can also use the Beard Shampoo and Conditioner atop your head too- so it's practical. I know most men like the sound of that...

Find the complete set of Beardition products here. And happy grooming...

Photos: Beardition      Content: Sweet Peach

Not your average Pool House...

I'm more than ready for summer to be here so I find happiness in pictures like this. This Story Pool House in Center Point, Texas was created by the talented guys at Lake Flato Architects. 

They descibe this pool house as "a simple, open air pavillion that serves as a sunrise to sunset living room."

Texas limestone, steel and wood make up this perfect little summer respite. It's made better with a full sized kitchen, bath and dining area. 

Lake Flato is a talented group of 26 registered architects headed by David Lake and Ted Flato. Based in San Antonio, Texas, they collaborate on all their projects, whether residential or commercial, and care deeply about sustainability. Check out their site to peruse more of their inspiring creations...

My seven weeks overseas are finally coming to an end as I start my travels back to the South tomorrow. Just four flights and 15 hours of layovers later, I'll finally be back in the comfort of my own home in the wee hours of Monday morning...can't wait. And I look forward to sharing a bit of the trip soon. Enjoy your weekend everyone. 

Photos: Brent Humphreys    Content: Sweet Peach

Tees and such...

Based in Miami, Florida the creators of 50eggs are a diverse and talented group. They delve into the services of marketing, brand development, social media, environmental design, interior design, website design and public relations to name a few. And oh yeah, they make cool t-shirts and prints too. 

These southern tees are for the little ones, offered in sizes from 6 months to 4 years. 

They offer adult options too, with all the tees made with super soft cotton and put through an extensive vintage wash process.  

As the 50eggs group owns and operates the popular Yardbird Southern Table + Bar in Miami Beach and the Swine Southern Table + Bar in Coral Gables, they naturally offer cool culinary inspired swag. 

Learn more about their restaurants and services here, and click here for the 50eggs swag shop. 

Photos: 50 Eggs      Content: Sweet Peach

Checking In at Working Class Studio...

From time to time, I like to check in to see what's going on at Working Class Studio in Savannah, Georgia. Working Class showcases the best home decor products made by SCAD students, alumni and faculty and plays a large role in getting many of them sold in retail stores nationwide.  

My favorite category of theirs are the vases. (Remember the balloon vase?) The Irene Collection, above, is handcrafted by alumnus Irene McCollam. Each modern style vase is made of a porcelain/stoneware blend with a pretty pop of color inside. The Nani Collection is a wall mounted bud vase, (offered in a single or a triple) and designed by alumnus, Nani Cabada. Made of birch plywood and zebrawood, these vases are quite beautiful and look great amongst a collection of art both new and old. 

I'm always a fan of pretty pillows and SCAD student, Cassie Hart adds a playful, vibrant style to her flora and fauna collection.

Recent SCAD student, Tucker Waugh, who studied furniture design, came up with this crafty acrylic table lamp. Available in a black or white base, it comes with interchangeable walnut veneer and white acrylic drum shades so you can change the look when desired. 

Photos:Working Class Studio       Content: Sweet Peach

Brooks Barrow

Brooks Barrow is now an Alabama guy. Having recently relocated to Montgomery from Winsconsin, Brooks brings with him an immense artistic talent as a stonemason and some special glacial stones dating back to the ice age. 

With a rich texture and smooth, durable nature, these black basalt glacial stones are perfect for carving. Brooks describes the black basalt as "a dense, hard stone similar to granite but with a more uniform grain." He offers these tealight candle holders in black granite or white marble as well. 

These pretty tealight candle holders are made of Dolomitic Limestone found in the Winsconsin base bedrock. 

I've been loving the look of concrete planters lately so I was happy to see Brooks dive into the mix with these hand carved stone planters, made from reclaimed, natural Indiana limestone. Left to weather the elements outside, these pots will take on a rich and pretty patina as the years go on... 

These glacial bowls have been "patiently polished to a satin eggshell finish while preserving the natural form."

Such gorgeous stones transformed into the loveliest home decor. Peruse Brooks entire site here.

Photos: Brooks Barrow      Content: Sweet Peach

New York to Nashville

Danielle Romero of Nashville has a passion for collecting vintage fabric, as well as crafting by hand. In her shop, New York to Nashville, (she's a Northern girl who now lives in the South) you'll find all number of pocket squares she makes from reclaimed fabric. This one may be my favorite- a vintage herringbone chambray.

Since all of her fabrics are of reclaimed vintage stock, Danielle usually has enough material to craft just 4 sets, ensuring a unique product for your pocket. 

Check out Danielle's entire shop here, which includes cufflinks, suspenders and hats. 

Photos: New York to Nashville      Content: Sweet Peach

On Location: Shryne Design

I met Shanna Shryne a couple years ago when she was working for Bryce- helping to manage his shop, Curious and gradually securing clients for her interior design business. She was amazing at her job then and now ...well, she's a designer to watch. Shanna just opened a retail shop called Shryne Design in Hermosa Beach, California. 

I was there in March to see her shop in person and couldn't believe all she has accomplished. There are so many well designed and unique pieces in every square foot of this space- including these painted luggage pieces by Imax. 

Shanna admits she is always being influenced by trends but keeps the fundamentals of design in her back pocket. As she shared, "I tend to lean towards the organic, minimilistic, quality pieces and design elements." Some of her current favorites come via Jonathan Adler, Alexandra Ferguson, Nest, Globe (Skateboards) and Cat Studio.

Shanna, "We specialize in the whimsical, fun side of design. I'm always encouraging the unexpected with a goal of bringing a smile to your face, offering furniture, art, accessories and gifts that can't be found at big-box stores." And her price points are great, with a myriad of home items priced well under $100. These metal deer heads are a steal at just $24. 

There's a little bit of everything in Shanna's shop but it all feels like a cohesive whole. It's like you're in her apartment for the first time and quickly realize you like her taste, then like everything she owns. These incredible chunky bracelets come via Towne & Reese for just $30. 

She has a kids section too with unique toys and books. And then there are these large monopoly pieces I fell for by Cyan Design. Made with pewter, they are hefty and fun conversation pieces that work well as general decor or even as bookends.

Shanna was the first to tell me about Sugarboo Designs, based in Roswell, Georgia. She carries their incredible artwork and pillows throughout the shop. You'll also find the unexpected here- like this machine gun lamp in black and gold.

If you happen to visit Hermosa Beach sometime soon, stop by and see Shanna. (and Bryce just down the way) Along with her incredible retail, she offers everything from a free one hour home design consultation to full remodels and new build design work for both residential and commercial clientele. Miss Shanna, a designer to watch... and learn from. 

Photos and Content: Sweet Peach

Antlers, prettified

If you're a Sweet Peach fan, you know I follow Jenny and Cody of Cast & Crew in West Texas. They always seem to curate the coolest stuff from the 50's, 60's and 70's. As they say, "We are quite simply a couple with a craze to find and resurrect pieces of the past." 

Their latest venture are custom deer antlers. Last year, the pair came upon several crates of old antlers from a longtime hunter and saw an opportunity to craft a unique and stylized product for their shop. Inspired by the graffiti knitting craze, Jenny meticulously wraps the antlers with various shades of yarn.

The antlers are then flush mounted on an arrow wall plaque made in either dark walnut or natural maple. The final product is both modern and playful. 

Have Jenny and Cody customize your own set of deer antlers here and click here to see their entire Etsy shop. 

Photos: Cast & Crew    Content: Sweet Peach

A Lovely Office

Since I don't have a full on office space in my home, I utilize a small corner of my living room to work from. It's enough to hold a desk and chair but oh, how I wish I could have a large, light and airy office like this one. So for today's post, I found some offices to inspire and make me (and perhaps you) rife with jealousy.  

If I could pick the ideal office, it would be bright with heaps of natural light to keep me alert and in good spirits. These offices offer an inviting place to create and daydream...

So many good ideas in these pics, especially the hammock. Naptime is important afterall...

This last office belongs to my friend Lara Rossignol. She recently moved from being my neighbor in Georgia to a cute flat in Los Angeles. This office shows off her incredible eye for design, which makes sense as she's the author of one of my favorite blogs, Piewacket and is an incredibly gifted photographer. Check out her beautiful work here. Hope you're inspired... 

Photos: Apartment Therapy; laboomeria.tumblr.com; chicgiftguide.com; decorista.tumblr.com; sfgirlbybay.com; inspirebohemia.com; dreamrooms.tumblr.com; mixer.se; Decor8; My Paradissi;Desire to Inspire; desainterior.com; Lara Rossignol   Content: Sweet Peach

The Versatile Mason Jar

Sweet Tea Clothing Co. in Asheville, NC has a thing for mason jars. One of their most popular creations are their mason jar strands with lights, which look perfectly charming draped across the back fence or any relaxed and inviting Southern porch...

I really like their well constructed 3 in 1 mason jar...it can be a holder, a candle or a planter. When I was in Asheville, I bought a few for gifts and a couple for myself. 

Find your favorite mason jar creations from the Sweet Tea Clothing Co. here.  

Photos:Sweet Tea Clothing     Content: Sweet Peach