The Introduction: NH – ID Book

My friend Nadia is an incredibly talented designer – she designed everyone’s favorite Minneapolis boutique, Mille, and worked with Commune in LA on projects including the Ace in Palm Springs and Heath Ceramics in LA. When I eventually own a house, there’s no question that Nadia will be who I turn to for all of my design needs. But – interior design can be expensive and time consuming, and, unfortunately, there is only so much of Nadia to go around – she can’t help everyone who comes her way. Brilliant business woman that she is (seriously, I’m so lucky to have met so many incredible entrepreneurs over the last few years!), Nadia has come up with a solution that will help everyone benefit from her design skills – the ID-book, launching today!

Described as a “A personalized guide book to your perfect space, a stylish alternative to E-design,” the ID-book is a simple, affordable, stylish, utilitarian guidebook, tailored to your space.
ID-book was created to give YOU the ability to achieve a designer space without retaining a full-service interior designer. With a fixed price, Nadia will work out the design details while you do the legwork.

I’ve played around with the ID-Book over the last few weeks- it’s awesome. It would have made all of my most recent moves so much easier. And all of my previous homes so much better. If you are in need of some design assistance, I cannot recommend Nadia highly enough!

Nadia is also an avid proponent of American made throughout her work… so I asked her to share some favorites with us. Read on for more from Nadia – and the most amazing ping pong table I’ve ever seen!

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I believe America is the great innovator. Americans are inherently risk takers, we have all (either due to our ancestors or ourselves) landed here, and it is, and has always been a pretty wild place… I have a deep respect for risk takers (not only because I come from a long line of them) but because they’re always searching for something greater.

I’m always excited to discover people and companies that manufacture and design in the U.S. When I can create a direct relationship with the innovators: the craftspeople and designers; I get to know their process, the time and work that goes into making a piece of furniture, a light fixture, wallpaper, textiles, etc., it makes me a better designer.

Ultimately, I want to work with people and companies that are risk takers who are always searching for something greater, that are innovative, and who are proud of their goods.

Lake August Wallpaper | Commune Design V-lite | Seawall coffee table | Ping Pong table

The Introduction: Katie Ermilio for Steven Alan

I adore Katie Ermilio’s incredible dresses, but they don’t exactly fit into my day-to-day life. Luckily for all of us, Katie has collaborated with Steven Alan on an American made capsule collection. I want every item… but will probably settle for the neoprene sweatshirt.

The Introduction: Sea NY

New favorite brand: Sea NY. I’ve been following the brand for the last year or so and this season is my favorite thus far – simple, classic silhouettes with incredible detailing. If not for Shopbop‘s incredibly transparent COO labeling (love!) I’d assume these items were made in Europe… lucky for us, most of the line is made right here!

ABOUT THE DESIGNER:

Sea is a line of separates and dresses designed by lifelong friends Monica Paolini and Sean Monahan. Monahan launched the label in 2007, after a career in media and technology had run its course. Monica joined the brand in 2009, and together they design this accessible line of feminine, modern pieces, cut in a quietly provocative style. Sea clothing is unique and wearable, the sort of staples every city wardrobe needs.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITES: 

all images and brand information via shopbop.

The Introduction: Winter Session

I was recently introduced to Colorado-based Winter Session and I am loving the streamlined approach to waxed canvas… something to look out for next time I’m in Denver! winter-session

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ABOUT WINTER SESSION

Founded by husband and wife duo, Roy Katz and Tanya Fleisher, Winter Session makes unisex goods that are thoughtful, durable, and responsible. Combining traditional methods and innovative technology, the couple crafts every product in their Denver, CO. workshop, using domestically-sourced and environmentally-conscious materials.

THE MAKING OF A DAY PACK: 

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