the owl embroidery kit by rikrack is a beginner-friendly project featuring a luminous moth design to stitch into a 6" hoop. it includes pre-printed fabric, embroidery floss, needle, and wooden hoop—everything you need to get started.

please note: colors may vary slightly from what appears in photos.

rikrack products are ethically-made in the united states.

the original duckhead presents the brand new umbrella collection- the daily. effortlessly casual and meticulously well built, the daily umbrella is designed for just that, daily use and go-anywhere durability. it seamlessly provides coverage on your morning commute, your weekend hike and everywhere in between.

key features

• 100% recycled plastic canopy fabric
• sustainable sourced blunt birch wood handle
• automatic open & close button
• 70%-90% UV protection
• PFAS free
• wrist strap for hands-free convenience
• wind resistant, approved by wind tunnel test at 36 km/h
• high strength steel fibreglass frame
• compact & lightweight, easily fits into a tote bag or backpack
• built to last- 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects

about the brand |

original duckhead umbrellas are handmade in china by a small family run factory committed to ethical and environmentally responsible practices. original duckhead is a member of 1% for the planet.

green scenes is the first-ever travel guide to cool, ethically-operated legal cannabis destinations across the us.

spanning 15 states and 24 cities where cannabis is legalized, this guide comprises 120 of the most interesting dispensaries, hemp-friendly spaces, and cannabis consumption-welcoming experiences and lodging in the country. almost all are locally owned, and every single one is operated by people who care about the integrity of this plant, the positive potential of this industry, and the well-being of their employees.

in addition to creative businesses like nomsternailz cannabis-friendly nail salon in oregon, consumption-friendly sound baths by new rituals in california, and immersive infused dinners by arizona's cloth and flame in massachusetts, green scenes also features q&as with renowned cannabis entrepreneurs and advocates who have helped make these scenes possible.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

the glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselvesâ with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist lisa congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. profiles, interviews, and essays from womenâ including vera wang, laura ingalls wilder, julia child, cheryl strayed, and many moreâ who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in congdon's signature style. the perfect gift for women of all ages, a glorious freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.

an intimate look at juneteenth, this story is a warm exploration of a family and a community. juneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. it is love. it is prayer. it is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another.

this book is an ode to the history of the black community in the united states, a tribute to black joy, and a portrait of familial love. with poignant text and vivid illustrations, juneteenth Is offers a window and a mirror for readers, resonating with kids who will see themselves reflected in its pages and those who hope to understand experiences beyond their own.

the 500-piece bookstack puzzle is just the right level of challenge for booklovers and puzzlers. encased in a box shaped like a book.

perfect for literary lovers: a useful and fun puzzle for goodreads users, voracious readers, booklovers, aspiring writers, book club members, librarians, and english teachers as well as fans of jane mount, ideal bookshelf, jamise harper, and #diversespines.

discover unsung literary heroes: a wide variety of books written by BIPOC authors, over 60 in all, are featured in this puzzle, like pachinko by min jin lee, the fire next time by james baldwin, kindred by octavia e. butler, there there by tommy orange, the house on mango street by sandra cisneros, and more.

expert authors: using their keen knowledge of all things literary, jamise harper (founder of the diverse spines book community) and jane mount (author and illustrator of bibliophile) have curated expertly devised bookstacks featuring a wide range of underrepresented voices.

the flower school takes you by the hand and expertly guides you step-by-step through design principles and twenty-five floral projects to empower you to create your own gorgeous floral arrangements for your home, gatherings, celebrations and for pleasure. if you've ever been swept up admiring some garden blooms, or a flower stand at your local market, and wondered, just how do I transform these raw materials into floral displays that elicit a sense of wonder in their admirers, then allow award-winning floral designer joseph massie to show you how, as he shares his knowledge, recipes and personal tips for creating with flowers, with intention, thought and skill.

the 54 celsius octaevo templo candle holder masters the art of balance and tranquil stillness. formed after pillars of ancient temples, they are made from casted ceramic and have a matte, smooth finish that compliments their fluid silhouette.

size: l 11 x w 8.5 x h 8 cm

ethically made in spain.

Say it with sweetness or sarcasm with the the 54 celsius "thumbs up" candle. the many faces of this gesture are amazing. use it to say you’re ok or good job. to give a review or a like. but be careful using it to hitch a ride or you could end up with a thumbs down experience. 

dimensions: 6.9 x 5.1 x 1.9 in. (16 x 13 x 5 cm.)

burn time: ~2 hours 

materials: high-quality paraffin wax, wax dyes, cotton wick.

each candlehand candle is handmade – no pun intended. these hand gesture candles are ethically made in vilnius, lithuania.

published with big ndn press.

this landmark volume brings together a dynamic group of native north american contemporary artists, musicians, filmmakers, choreographers, architects, writers, photographers, designers, and more. conceived by renowned artist jeffrey gibson, who is of mississippi choctaw and cherokee descent, an indigenous present presents an increasingly visible and expanding landscape of indigenous creative practice.

the book centers individual artistic practices while acknowledging shared histories, creating a visual experience that highlights diverse approaches to concept, form, and medium. through themes of connection, influence, conversation, and collaboration, an indigenous present emphasizes the complexity and breadth of contemporary indigenous expression.

the volume foregrounds transculturalism over affiliation and contemporaneity over outdated categories, offering a more expansive understanding of indigenous creativity today.

this publication is dedicated solely to the early and canonical body of work by american artist carrie mae weems (born 1953). the 20 photographs and 14 text panels that make up kitchen table series tell the story of one woman’s life, unfolding within the intimate setting of her kitchen. the kitchen, one of the primary spaces of domesticity and a traditional domain of women, becomes the backdrop for exploring relationships—with lovers, children, friends—and the evolving sense of self through moments of strength, vulnerability, distance, tenderness, and solitude.

as weems describes it, this work explores “the battle around the family ... monogamy ... and between the sexes.” weems herself serves as the protagonist of the series, while the woman she portrays also represents a broader archetype. kitchen table series seeks to reposition and reimagine possibilities for women and people of color, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and, in the artist’s words, “unrequited love.”

tracing the rich tradition of chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations.

this book, chromotherapia: the feel-good color photography, offers genuine relief from the black-and-white world. often dismissed and not always taken seriously, color photography has nevertheless allowed artists to expand their palettes and “paint” through the lens. many have moved beyond the medium’s documentary associations to explore the shared roots of image and imagination, drawing inspiration from movements such as surrealism and pop art.

famed italian visual artist and curator maurizio cattelan and curator sam stourdzé offer a new reading of the history of color photography, tracing its evolution from the 20th century into the 21st through the work of more than 20 artists. together, these photographs lead viewers into vibrant, unexpected, and richly colored worlds. from sunny yellow and azure blue to bright red and bubbly orange, the book celebrates the expressive power of color through the lenses of some of the most influential names in photography.

photographers include: yevonde middleton, harold edgerton, erwin blumenfeld, walter chandoha, william wegman, hiro, guy bourdin, alex prager, juno calypso, adrienne raquel, miles aldridge, ouka leele, hassan hajjaj, ruth ossai, pierre et gilles, sandy skoglund, martin parr, arnold odermatt, maurizio cattelan, and pierpaolo ferrari.

a new york magazine 2021 holiday gift guide pick. a mother stitches a few lines of prayer into a bedcover for her son serving in the union army during the civil war. a formerly enslaved african american woman creates a quilt populated by biblical figures alongside celestial events. A quilted lady liberty, george washington and abraham lincoln mark the resignation of richard nixon. these are just a few of the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the american experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the museum of fine arts, boston.

spanning more than 400 years, the 58 works of textile art in this book express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion.

artists include: faith ringgold, sanford biggers, irene williams, bisa butler, harry tyler, harriet powers, marie d. webster, marguerite zorach, dorothy phillips haagensen, rachel cary george, florence peto, creola pettway, susan hoffman, molly upton, nancy crasco, agusta agustsson, edward larson, michael james, virginia jacobs and carla hemlock.