
On Thursday, December 8th at 6:30PM, SHFT co-founder Adrian Grenier joins Deepak Chopra at Deepak HomeBase. The multi-media platform and curated conversation is located in New York’s abc carpet & home, a visionary, iconic retailer committed to using conscious commerce and beauty as a tool to affect positive change. Deepak HomeBase is dedicated to promoting a peaceful, just,......read more
Grown in challenging environments using minimal water, linen is a versatile and sustainable alternative to cotton, which is generally grown using plenty of chemicals and a ton of water. abcDream's hand-emboidered Lena Linen collection help sustain the earth while providing a stable income for communities in rural Vietnam. Available exclusively at ABC Home, the linens are colored a deep......read more
The Sent Sofia Ottoman draws on the infinite mosaic of cultures, colors, and patterns of Istanbul, Turkey. The singular stool/seat is creatively upholstered in a collage of recycled, 60-70 year old Anatolian Kilims, rugs, grain sacks and room dividers handmade on iron frames. Stuffed with 100% natural cotton inserts, this one-of-a-kind ottoman is stitched by hand using a time-honored......read more
This handsome series of bowls and trays, available exclusively at ABC Home, is handcrafted from fallen Lenga trees by the indigeneous Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina. So a purchase not only lands you with an amazing piece of warm, natural design, but also supports traditional Mapuche artistry, helping them protect their culture and their land. The collection includes four shapes and sizes:......read more
These beautiful one-of-a-kind porcelain dishes are handcrafted and glazed by artisan Jan Burtz of Bella Porcelain. The delicate handmade process and painterly glazing ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly the same. At the same time, the pieces are durable and functional, so they're safe to put in the dishwasher or microwave. The collection includes plates, platters, mugs, vases,......read more
The woodworking skills of multitalented artist/designer Jim Denney are on full display in the ABC Goodwood collection of furniture, which includes this jaw-droppingly gorgeous dining table. With a naturally-finished salvaged wood top and recycled steel legs, the piece is a beautiful, functional celebration of sustainable design. Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind, so there will be......read more
These colorful, heart-shaped garlands are hand-stitched and beaded from recycled clothing scraps by a small group of women in the town of Yjutlan, near Oaxaca, Mexico. Inspired by milagros found in Oaxaca’s Basilica de la Soledad, the one-of-a-kind hearts are strung into garlands and wrapped around handmade paper created by local artisans. ...read more
We make no secret of our love for Coyuchi, the Northern Californian manufacturer of simple, natural and beautiful bath linens, blankets, and bedding. For our money nothing beats these Coyuchi wool throws for cozying up in front of a movie. Made of soft, dense wool sourced and woven in Canada, the blankets feature classic styling in the form of three slim stripes at the top and bottom and......read more
The Pure seating collection from ABC Home is designed to meet the highest environmental standards, with FSC-certified wood, organic upholstery and natural latex foam. From the collection comes the Pure Meditation Chair, a perfectly sustainable spot to reach meditative bliss. The chair is upholstered in 100% linen (other fabric swatches are available upon request), with a Goodwood frame, legs......read more
For the design nerds out there who can name celebrated architects and buildings off the top of your dome, this may be old hat. But for the rest of us, "The ABC of Architects" is the perfect primer on contemporary architecture. Created by Vimeo user fedelpeye, the quirky animation runs through famous architects in alphabetical order, displaying their name and nationality alongside an......read more