I had a chance to visit one of my favorite design shops this last weekend (IDEAL) & discovered Grain Design. I was intrigued with Grain’s eco-friendly designs & wanted to learn more.
Grain was founded in 2007 at the Rhode Island School of Design & is a collaborative of design thinkers with the shared vision of a more sustainable future.
I was happy to read that they were founded at RISD- I have a soft spot for RISD designers because that is where my husband went to school & later taught (his mom & dad both went there as well). When cruisin’ Grain’s online shop, I stumbled on Spool – a build it yourself modular system . The possibilities are endless as to what you could create with it & I have been dreaming ever since.
I love their “electric love” jewelry made out of reclaimed electrical wire too. I bought myself a green bangle at IDEAL & may just have to go back to get myself a ring (or another bangle) because I’m hooked. It’s always so great to discover such innovative & eco-friendly designers- even more fun to learn that they are local (they now live in WA). So, Grain is my {cool things} pick of the week! Thanks for the introduction awesome IDEAL ladies!
{all images via here}
9 Comments
Ideal
3 June 2011The bracelet looked perfect on you, Kristin! Glad you are enjoying it.
Ideal
3 June 2011The bracelet looked perfect on you, Kristin! Glad you are enjoying it.
Ideal
3 June 2011The bracelet looked perfect on you, Kristin! Glad you are enjoying it.
ChantaleP
3 June 2011Ooh, very cool. Amazing upcycled design! I am so into accessories right now and those bracelets and rings look amazing. You have an amazing eye for detail & design Kristin! Must. Go. Shopping.With.You.
ChantaleP
3 June 2011Ooh, very cool. Amazing upcycled design! I am so into accessories right now and those bracelets and rings look amazing. You have an amazing eye for detail & design Kristin! Must. Go. Shopping.With.You.
ChantaleP
3 June 2011Ooh, very cool. Amazing upcycled design! I am so into accessories right now and those bracelets and rings look amazing. You have an amazing eye for detail & design Kristin! Must. Go. Shopping.With.You.
KLT
3 June 2011@Ideal- Thanks Lisa! 🙂
@Chantale- Aren't those great?! I know, I'm into accessories right now too. Thanks! Yes, let's go shopping (after we both win the lotto)!!
KLT
3 June 2011@Ideal- Thanks Lisa! 🙂
@Chantale- Aren't those great?! I know, I'm into accessories right now too. Thanks! Yes, let's go shopping (after we both win the lotto)!!
KLT
3 June 2011@Ideal- Thanks Lisa! 🙂
@Chantale- Aren't those great?! I know, I'm into accessories right now too. Thanks! Yes, let's go shopping (after we both win the lotto)!!