modern love note, designed and hand embroidered by birmingham-based artist smallwoods studios. 

a wink and a nod to “live, laugh, love” — and an acknowledgement of my southern snark and impatience. - tamara

black embroidery floss on natural seeded quilting cotton, framed in a 6” wooden hoop, finished with twine for easy display.

“you are generally tolerable” is honestly one of the nicest things that a person can say. because most people are gross, you know? ick.

birmingham-based artist tamara has teamed up with jordan, who says hilarious stuff all the time. tam writes some of it down and hand embroiders it.

original art by smallwoods studios. 

this piece is framed in a 5” embroidery hoop with red & white twine for easy display.

“you are a low effort acquaintance in my life” is honestly one of the nicest things that a person can say. it’s a nice compliment, as aren’t we are all low on energy? a person that requires “low effort” might even be pleasant to be around. the acknowledgement of fact that “you are” (indeed) “in my life” is a heartwarming reminder to be sure.

birmingham-based artist tamara has teamed up with jordan, who says hilarious stuff all the time. tam writes some of it down and hand embroiders it.

original art by smallwoods studios. 

this piece is framed in a 5” embroidery hoop with red & white twine for easy display.

the get bullish "out of patience for disappointing men" tote makes a statement—boldly and unapologetically. featuring the phrase "out of patience for deeply disappointing men in unmerited positions of authority" in rainbow pastel lettering, this slouchy tote is guaranteed to turn heads.

crafted from durable cotton canvas, it measures 13.5" x 14" with unique rounded handles made from a single piece of fabric for a seamless look.

carry it as a daily reminder that patience has its limits.

“you’re neat” is honestly one of the nicest things that a person can say. because don’t we all feel messy sometimes?

birmingham-based artist tamara has teamed up with jordan, who says hilarious stuff all the time. tam writes some of it down and hand embroiders it.

original art by smallwoods studios. 

this piece is framed in a 3” embroidery hoop with red & white twine for easy display.

modern love note, designed and hand embroidered by birmingham-based artist smallwoods studios. 

you’re the one I want next to me when you’re on your phone and I’m on mine.

ah, true love.

black embroidery floss on natural seeded quilting cotton, framed in a 6” wooden hoop, finished with twine for easy display.

the lingua franca classic cashmere crewneck with "bans off our bodies" across the front. canary with lime green thread.

this collection is 100% sustainably-sourced cashmere, and we recommend hand wash cold with a mild detergent or dry clean + lay flat to dry. do not bleach.

the 'bans off our bodies' sweaters are hand-stitched in new york by women in the lingua franca community.

the lingua franca classic short-sleeve cashmere crewneck with "i think i love you" patch. sky blue with poppy patch + canary thread.

this collection is 100% sustainably-sourced cashmere, and we recommend hand wash cold with a mild detergent or dry clean + lay flat to dry. do not bleach.

these ethically-produced sweaters are hand-dyed in nyc.

jules is 5'5" wearing an xxlarge.

the machete .75" perfect hoops in gold are the perfect handmade lightweight staple hoops.

they are 14k gold filled. 

machete jewelry is designed in atlanta, georgia + ethically-made in italy.

jewelry care: the oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically. the easiest way to clean your earrings is to wash with mild soap and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. store when not in use.

the machete .75" perfect hoops in silver are the perfect staple hoops, handmade from lightweight, rhodium-plated recycled brass with butterfly backings.

machete jewelry is designed in atlanta, georgia + ethically-made in italy.

jewelry care: the oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically. the easiest way to clean your earrings is to wash with mild soap and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. store when not in use.

the machete perfect hoops seriously live up to their name. they are ultra-lightweight, made from recycled brass, and on top of that—they match everything!

the perfect hoops measure 1.5" in diameter, and they are a 4.5mm thick gold filled recycled brass hoop.

machete jewelry is designed in atlanta, georgia + ethically-made in italy.

jewelry care: the oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically. the easiest way to clean your earrings is to wash with mild soap and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. store when not in use.

100 years of modern iran: simple history series zine #6 is a concise and compelling overview of a century of political upheaval, revolution, and transformation in iran. covering the years 1891–1991, this zine explores the fall of the monarchy, foreign coups, and the rise of the world’s first islamic theocracy.

part of the simple history series by j. gerlach and published by microcosm, it offers sharp insight into how iran’s modern history connects with the judeo-christian west’s ongoing tensions with the islamic world.

a fast, thoughtful read for curious minds.

zine / pamphlet
published by microcosm

1984: the graphic novel: george orwell’s chilling classic gets a bold visual retelling in this graphic novel adaptation illustrated by fido nesti. winston smith’s quiet rebellion against big brother and the thought police plays out in stark shades of grey and red, capturing the claustrophobia and constant surveillance of a totalitarian state. this illustrated edition makes the tension and dread of 1984 even more visceral, reminding us how close fiction can feel to reality. a haunting, powerful companion to the original novel. 

a book of inspiration for the highly creative, this playful sketchbook offers 420 chill illustration prompts and plenty of space to hash out what two giraffes riding a rainbow really looks like.

fans of national geographic’s #1 best-selling travel series will love this one-of-a-kind journal, designed to help you create and track your own travel bucket list. a perfect companion to *50 states, 5,000 ideas*, *100 parks, 5,000 ideas*, and *100 drives, 5,000 ideas*, this logbook offers space for planning, reflection, and recounting your most cherished travel memories. 

whether you’re road tripping across the u.s. or exploring your home state, this keepsake diary is here to guide you along the way. inside, you’ll find a map to check off the states you visit, tips and tricks for travel planning, guided prompts to capture your favorite moments, and plenty of journaling space. 

special features include: 
• need-to-know info on destinations, like the best times to go, entrance fees, visitor centers, and hours  
• national geographic’s top travel recommendations, from what to see, do, and eat  
• guided prompts to help you plan and record each adventure 

it’s the ultimate road trip companion to help you make the most of your journey across america.