Sneak Peak: Destination Pop-Up
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Sneak Peak: Destination Pop-Up

For all of you who can't make it out to Bainbridge Island this November, above and below is a little sneak peak of Destination Pop-Up. We've been having a lot of fun in the space and are enjoying the chance to introduce our work to our neighbors.

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New West Coast Design
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New West Coast Design

If you are in San Francisco between now and January 5, 2014, don't miss New West Coast Design 2 at The Museum of Craft and Design.

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Artisanas Guatemaltecas
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Artisanas Guatemaltecas

A few pics above and below from our most recent trip to Guatemala to work on the spring textile collection. This time we stayed mostly in Antigua and got to know more about weaving and natural dye through a few local studios that we are excited to begin working with.

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Making it Official!
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Making it Official!

On a personal note: We are excited to announce that partners, Chelsea Green and James Minola, were married this summer making Grain an official family business! Chelsea will be taking James' name but all her contact info will otherwise be the same.

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1% For The Planet
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1% For The Planet

As part of our annual commitment, we made our 1% For The Planet donation this week. This year we decided to support the National Parks Foundation and Save Bristol Bay. We have supported the National Parks before, but thought it was especially important this year as they are facing national budget cuts that will severely affect their 397 parks.

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L.O.V.E. Potions
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L.O.V.E. Potions

It has been a month since design week, and we are still catching up, but we wanted to take a quick moment to share some more images of our collaboration with Emilie Baltz for Reclaim x2.

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Grail
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Grail

For the American Design Club's recent Trophy: Awards We Live With show we were excited to present a new piece that came together through the craft and expertise of our new Bainbridge Island potter friend (and fellow RISD alum) Terry Siebert.

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ICFF 2013
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ICFF 2013

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair last week in New York. We officially survived our third year!

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New For Spring!
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New For Spring!

We're launching a whole new collection next week at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Above and below is a preview. Everything should be up in the shop shortly.

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Happy Office, Happy Home!
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Happy Office, Happy Home!

So thrilled to have our mirrors in Spotti's recent Salone Internazionale del Mobile exhibition Happy Office, Happy Home! featuring USM in Milan.

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Launch: Natural Dye Collection
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Launch: Natural Dye Collection

It is with much pride that we announce the official launch of our new textile collection made exclusively with naturally dyed cotton. The line, created in collaboration with four artisan communities across Guatemala, is a labor of love that has been in the works for well over a year.

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S for Specchio / O for Origami
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S for Specchio / O for Origami

If you happen to be lucky enough to be in Milan this week, our mirrors are included in a wonderful exhibition at Spotti called S for Specchio / O for Origami curated by Studiopepe.

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Grain Turns Five!
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Grain Turns Five!

It's hard for even us to believe, but we're celebrating our five year anniversary this month! In celebration, above and below are five new photos recently taken by our equally busy friend Charlie Schuck.

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Collective Collage
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Collective Collage

The above and below images are from our recently compiled gift catalog, Collective Collage, made with friends Jamie Iacoli, Brian McAllister, Dylan Davis and Jean Lee of Iacoli & McAllister and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.

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Welcome Willis!
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Welcome Willis!

We are excited to announce the newest member to the Grain team: Willis Hoke. Willis jumped in to fill our Studio Manager position when Claire returned to school a few weeks ago, and we are so grateful to have his help.

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Grain at Design Within Reach
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Grain at Design Within Reach

As of today, our Bound Mirror is now available through Design Within Reach! The custom colorway, inspired by their mid-20th century palette, will be available exclusively through DWR online and in select stores.

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1% For The Planet
Chelsea Minola Chelsea Minola

1% For The Planet

As part of our annual commitment, we made our 1% For The Planet donation a few weeks ago. This year we supported The Nature Conservancy, Save Bristol Bay, and Burn Design Lab. We have donated to The Nature Conservancy and Save Bristol Bay in years past, but Burn Design Lab was new for us.

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Pacific Standard
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Pacific Standard

Nice to find our hand mirrors amongst Northwest friends included in Charlie Schuck's spread in the premiere issue of Pacific Standard Magazine. See all the images below. Order a copy here.

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Grain at Totokaelo
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Grain at Totokaelo

We're thrilled to be included in the mix of artists and designers adding to the recently expanded Totokaelo boutique in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. If you are local or planning at trip out West, it is a must visit. If not, get lost in their beautiful sites: fashion/accessories and art/design.

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