LA-based designer Eric Trine "designs by making, rather than drawing."—each project begins in his studio with his hands and tools. Taking a clean-cut approach, he placed a large metal circle on top of a system of triangles, giving its seemingly simple design another layer of geometric style. Plus, its welded ...

To create this porcelain jar’s artistic accents, Courtney Hamill slip casts and hand paints each with 22-karat gold leafing in her Atlanta-based backyard studio. Did we mention it’s food safe and watertight? It’s perfect for stashing everything from herb-infused oils to incense. Created by Honeycomb Studio. Learn more . 3"diam. ...

The winners of our 2014 LOCAL Small Business Grant, Eileen and James Ray of Little Seed Farm create organic skincare products from goat’s milk and herbs from their family farm in Lebanon, TN. They hand make their soaps from start to finish, creating a gentle and moisturizing bar free of ...