My mom, Mary Ann Ahearn, is a dynamo. I feel so lucky that she is still so sharp, healthy, and lives a relatively short drive away from me. For Mother's Day I asked her some of the same questions that have been posed to me from Field + Supply, Aspire Design and Home, and others, and I added some of my own. I learned a few things that I didn't know previously. So glad that I asked her these questions! Here is the Q + A: Best advice you’d give your teenage self? I would say to myself you need a better answer when your parents are sitting up, waiting for you to return at 2:30 in the...
Which pieces would you choose? Made out of solid brass, they are designed to last. We don't put lacquer on them so that they can develop a patina over time. If you like them super shiny, though, a little "Barkeepers Friend" does wonders in very little time.
Halo Brass Taper Holder
Solid Brass Taper Stands
Modular Brass Swing Arm Candelabra
Our Colorblock Napkins are all hand woven on traditional wooden looms in Kerala, India, in a Fair Trade Certified environment. By using just 2 colors in different warp and weft combinations, they are able to achieve beautiful and subtle color effects. My favorite part is the raw selvedge -- perfectly imperfect. Gift to yourself or your favorite host or hostess. Sold as a set of 4. Which color would you choose?
Kora/Earth
Earth/Kora
Kora/Terracotta
Kora/Mineral
Mineral/Kora
Kora/Charcoal
Charcoal/Kora
Kora/Perfect Day
Perfect Day/Kora
Kora/Black
Whether you're using one, two, or three of our Solid Brass Swing Arm Modular Candelabras you're guaranteed to get some oooooohs and aaaaaaahs from your friends! Each piece is adjustable, making them a lot of fun to play around with, and very substantial in weight, being made out of solid brass (no falling over on the job). Adding candles and setting them alight just adds to the wow factor -- sit back and enjoy the glow.