Monthly Archives: February 2010
Aigle Boots
In 1853, Hiram Hutchinson, who would later start his eponymous rubber company, famous for their high quality bicycle tires, established Aigle Boots, the first American company to manufacture in Europe. Handcrafted in France for over 150 years, and made with 100% … Continue reading
Filed under aigle, France, hand made, made in france
Sunday Suppers
Our friend Karen from Sunday Suppers is a regular in our store. She has a beautiful blog that documents her cooking classes/dinner parties with stunning photographs. She posted some great pics she took of the shop. ps. she also does … Continue reading
Filed under art & design, Uncategorized
Anglepoise
The Anglepoise lamp was designed by George Carwardine, an English automotive engineer who developed a theoretical concept for balancing weights while working on a new design for vehicle suspension systems. He soon realized the possibilities of his theory, and in 1932 … Continue reading
Filed under art & design, lighting, made in England
