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Whiskey and Words: Talking the future of media with author Robin Sloan

Posted on 05.16.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Write a House is Detroit’s twist on the “Writer’s Residency” where authors, poets, journalists, and writers from all walks of life are rewarded with a home to keep — forever. We’ve partnered with this organization to spread the power of the written word by hosting writer talks in each of our stores. Shinola invites you […]

WHISKEY AND WORDS WITH AUTHOR FRANCES STROH

Posted on 05.16.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Stroh’s Beer was a big name in Detroit and nationally up until the late 20th century, but what was once viewed as one of the country’s fastest-growing companies suddenly collapsed, and Stroh’s Beer disappeared from the national beer landscape. First-time author and fifth generation member of the Stroh family, Frances Stroh, shares how her family […]

Portland Maker Series: Folk Furniture

Posted on 05.10.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Frustrated by the overabundance of cheap disposable products, Richard Koehler started Folk, a Portland-based company that responsibly builds furniture, lighting, and goods that will last a lifetime. We sat down to chat with Richard to learn more about his company’s values. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”1943″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Richard Koehler What is your background? I’ve been building stuff since I was […]

In the Studio: Testing out our new sketch books

Posted on 05.09.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

It’s easy to feel intimidated by a blank page of paper, but inspiration can happen anywhere. Our American-made, hard linen sketch books were made to experiment with different mediums and materials, and they’re the perfect tool for you to explore your ideas whenever the next great one hits. We spent the day inside The Detroit Wood […]

Build Your Own Floral Bouquet

Posted on 05.04.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Martha DeFlorio comes from a family of small business owners and grew up watching her parents and grandparents run their own stores. Today she channels everything — plus that genetic entrepreneurial spirit — into her company Made Floral, one of metro Detroit’s go-to floral design studios. Whether it’s a fresh bouquet to liven up an office or […]

Meet the sister duo behind Gabriela Artigas Jewelry

Posted on 05.02.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Our newest jewelry offerings come from Mexican-born, L.A.-based sister duo, Gabriela and Teresita Artigas. “We know ourselves to a point that we don’t really need to talk to understand and know what the other one is thinking,” Teresita says. Many of the pieces in this unique collection are made in a single production cycle, allowing for […]

Gifts for Mother’s Day with Valleybrink Road in our Silver Lake store

Posted on 04.28.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Barrett Prendergast, owner of Valleybrink Road, transformed her life by creating a career for herself that incorporates all of her favorite things. As one of LA’s premiere boutique catering companies that also makes luxury gift boxes and stunning flower bouquets, we couldn’t think of a better partner for a Mother’s Day themed pop-up shop in […]

Portland Maker Series kicks off with Treehouse Chocolate

Posted on 04.28.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

In a treehouse on a cacao farm in the middle of a Hawaiian jungle, Aaron Koch, owner of Treehouse Chocolate Co., came up with his idea for drinking chocolate — a better, richer, creamier version of hot chocolate. Aaron explained to us in the interview below that once you understand — and taste —the difference, […]

From the Office to the Woods: The Journey of Luke Hope

Posted on 04.22.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

For 20 years Luke Hope worked in an office, but today he has his dream job — hand carving wooden spoons for his UK-based company, Hope in the Woods. Read about how he made the change in the interview with him below. Luke joined us in our London store (28 Foubert’s Pl, London W1F 7PR) as an artisan […]

PORTLAND ON VINYL: A CONVERSATION WITH AMY DRAGON

Posted on 04.14.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Why is vinyl all the rage again? We ask this question and more at our National Record Store Day event happening this Saturday. Panelist Amy Dragon, manager at Cascade Record Pressing — Portland’s first vinyl plant — explains why below. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”1788″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Stacks of vinyl inside Cascade Record Pressing. Why do you think vinyl is […]