Beach Seen
Looking to import a sense of worldly beach chic into your home? Long Beach-based Black Crow Studios custom wallpaper company is bringing a new wave of high-impact, seaside-influenced images right to the wall. Partnering with Southern California-based photographer Gray Malin, who is known for his iconic beach images, Black Crow Studios is taking those sand-and-see shots, photographed in places as far flung as Lisbon and Dubai, and supersizing them into can’t-miss wall coverings just in time for summer.
light my fire
Sleek design belies the cozy function of modern fire pits. Designers use stone and cast-iron materials to construct these ornamental patio pieces that will banish the chill of coastal nights.
Material World
Newport Beach-based architect Eric Olsen shares his Father’s Day must-have list for all a man could want in this season’s home stylings.
Up-Cycling
Here’s a unique and design-driven take on recycling: Southern California-based BottleCloth is transforming cast-off water bottles into table clothes. Yep. The company converts recycled plastic bottles into spill-resistant, dramatically patterned textiles that have a cotton-like softness. Priced between $99-$160
:: bottlecloth.com
