Stuffed Hipster Emblems
Stuffed Hipster Emblems is an experiment in media and meta-narratives — soft sculpture replicas of iconic goods using the very levers that invoke such fetishism among enthusiasts of artisanal, small-batch goods (single origin, scarcity, tactile materials, handmade processes). Read more.
California Livin’ (Saturday mornings at The Mill)
Outside Insiders
The Pinterest Home
Crafted Coffee Culture
“The subtle sourness and the lovely chewy texture of the Country Bread brings you a whole new level of discovery. The Sun shines through the cotton clouds and the birds chirp a love song. I don’t agree with a lot of the reviewers who are mad because it’s $4 for toast. First things first, it’s not toast. It’s good toast.”
Tran from San Francisco, Yelp review of The Mill, San Francisco
Beans with Provenance
Colombia Andino beans from Four Barrel
Fiberfill, wire, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
6 x 3.25 x 2.125 in
2012
Baristas with Skills
Latte with leaf art from The Mill
Foam, fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
3.125 x 6 x 6 in
2015
Bakers with Personality
Dark Mountain Rye from Josey Baker Bread
Foam, fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
4 x 12.25 x 6 in
2014
$4 Toast
Dark Mountain Rye with cream cheese, black pepper, and sea salt
Foam, fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
1.5 x 7.25 x 7.25 in
2014
Mason Jar Mania
Meyer Lemon Marmalade from The Cook and Her Farmer
Fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss, baker's twine
5.25 x 3 x 3 in
2014
Outside Insiders
“It was a rainy NY day, and Tribeca was as empty as I’d ever seen it, but the welcome I received was lovely. It’s a real experience walking into such a beautifully thought out space, the smell of timber and fresh leather, the creak of the floor boards...”
Pete from Brisbane, Australia, Yelp review of Best Made Company, New York
Escapist Reading
Vintage Signet Classic Paperback of Thoreau's Walden
Felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
7 × 4.25 × 0.5 in
2014
Nostalgia for a Youth We've Never Known
Sling shot from The Original Tree Swing
Hardwood dowel, foam, fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
10 x 5 x 1 in
2015
Gather ’Round the Campfire
American Felling Axe in Flashman from Best Made Company
Hardwood dowel, fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
35 × 7.5 × 1.5 in
2015
Smells Like Spirit Animal
Cabin Spray in Sierra Granite from Juniper Ridge
Fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
6 × 2.25 × 2.25 in
2014
Labor Ready
Red Wing 6" Moc Toe Boots
Felt, fiberfill, cotton cloth, grommets, embroidery floss, nylon laces
6.5 x 13 x 4.5 in each
2015
Too Beautiful to Use
Artisan painted canoe paddle in Rawhide from Norquay
Hardwood dowel, basswood, foam, felt, fiberfill, cotton cloth
57 × 6 × 1.25 in
2015
The Great Outdoors Experienced in Pixels
Idyllic landscapes on Instagram
Felt, fiberfill, cotton cloth, nylon cord, embroidery floss
4.875 × 2.375 × 0.3 in
2015
The Pinterest Home
“Possibly one of the best curated shops, of its kind, in the city. Need baby booties with angora trim? Air plants nestled into burled wood blocks shaped like quartz? A really good vintage military jacket, or what about a horsehair duster with a beautifully turned handle made by seeing-impaired folks? That and more, I tell you.”
Antoi from San Francisco, Yelp review of General Store, San Francisco
Garden Apartment
Succulents
Fiberfill, cotton cloth
8.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 in
2013
Garden Apartment
Succulents in geodesic planter
Fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
9 x 7 x 8.5 in
2014
Garden Apartment
Phalaenopsis
Hardwood dowel, wire, fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
21.5 x 9 x 5 in
2013
DIY Weekend
Paint-dipped milking stool
Hardwood dowel, foam, felt, cotton cloth
18.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 in
2015
Foodie Food Groups
“The scent of chocolate assaults your senses and hangs heavy and warm in the air of the shop. For some, it’s overwhelming, but for me, it’s the best kind of smell there is. At the counter, you can pick up an assortment of truffles and treats based on the signature bars and sample the latest creations. Prices aren’t cheap, but for decadent and artisanal chocolate, they shouldn’t be.”
Kelsey from Chicago, Yelp review of Mast Brothers Chocolate, Brooklyn
Pickled Probiotics
Assorted vegetables, cutting board, and paring knife
Foam, fiberfill, felt, armature wire, cotton cloth, embroidery floss, glass jars
Approximately 9.5 x 12 x 12 in
2012–2014
Borrowed from the Old World
Cured meats, chili peppers, and garlic braid
Foam, fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss, butcher's twine
Approximately 36 x 48 x 12 in
2012–2015
Sous Vide for One
Crème brûlée and kitchen torch
Fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
Approximately 7.5 x 5.25 x 6 in
2014
Sous Vide for One
Asparagus with butter
Fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, vinyl
0.5 x 14 x 11 in
2014
Sous Vide for One
Salmon with lemon
Foam, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss, vinyl
2 x 14 x 11 in
2014
Sorry, Detoxing
BluePrint juices
Felt, fiberfill, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
7.125 x 2.25 x 2.25 in each
2015
Triple Cream Dream
Cheeses, crostini, and Opinel knife from Cowgirl Creamery
Foam, fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
Approximately 4.5 x 15 x 11 in
2015
Art and Science
"Binchotan, Tokyo Inspiration" from Alinea
Foam, fiberfill, cotton cloth, pom pom, embroidery floss
9 x 13 x 3.5 in
2014
Art and Science
"Lobster, Curry, Earl Grey, Grapefruit" from Alinea
Felt, fiberfill, cotton cloth, pom pom, embroidery floss
1.25 x 9 x 9 in
2014
Collectible Confections
Milk Collection in Cow, Goat, and Sheep from Mast Brothers
Felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
6.125 x 2.875 x 0.3 in each
2015
Seasonally Available
Red Currant from Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
Fiberfill, felt, cotton cloth
5 x 6 x 3.5 in
2012
Collectible Confections
Artisan Collection in Almond and Sea Salt from Mast Brothers
Felt, cotton cloth, embroidery floss
6.125 x 2.875 x 0.3 in each
2014
