Brand Spotlight: Have A Look
Shoppe Object plays host to the most compelling representation of the home and gift market — from industry icons to niche makers. While impossible to choose favorites, each week we introduce you to brands you need to know now. Let this serve as a guide on your never-ending but ever-fruitful quest for the beautiful, the inspired, the innovative and the well-made.
BOHEME
Boheme is a clean-burning, all-natural, non-toxic candle and fragrance brand whose seductively crafted scents evoke a love for adventure and travel. Boheme is inspired by the modern bohemian woman — adventurous, spirited, and always true to herself. Their muse creates memories in every corner of the world, her journey always guided by her open heart and free spirit. To forever preserve each perfect moment, she captures it in a scent.
LINENME
Founded by Inga Lukauskiene, a Lithuanian-born interior designer, LinenMe is a small yet expanding family business creating beautiful home accessories from linen. Lukauskiene has a passion for linen: its strength, texture and durability, the way it ages beautifully, and even its natural crumples.
Over past centuries, in many cultures worldwide, one of the most important heirlooms a loving mother could give to her daughter on her wedding day was linen passed down from previous generations. Now, linen has become a key must-have for stylish homes with a pared back aesthetic and a focus on quality.
Lithuania — and Lukauskiene’s family — have strong traditions of flax growing and linen production, and she created LinenMe to represent the beauty of Lithuanian linen and fine craftsmanship.
STUDIO CARTA
Studio Carta was founded by Angela Liguori in 2004. Originally from Rome, Angela conceptualizes, designs and sources high-quality custom ribbon, products and accessories made exclusively in Italy using materials and practices that date back to the 19th century. Studio Carta connects with businesses and creatives all around the world, but home base for the brand is a light-filled, 2,000 square foot studio space in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts.
At the core of the brand exists high-quality products: 100% cotton ribbons, specialty office and crafting supplies, notions and custom letterpress paper. Over the years, Studio Carta has grown into a multi-dimensional brand by selling a range of exclusive products both online and brick and mortar, conducting a vibrant wholesale and retail business, hosting DIY workshops and events, collaborating and partnering with other designers, makers and small businesses.
LILY JULIET
At Lily Juliet, every item is designed to be something special and unlike anything else…and each piece is handmade by gifted craftspeople. The brand aims to catch your eye, stir your curiosity, and create conversation pieces. Lily Juliet sources their material from local artists and artisans in Vietnam and on the tropical island of Cebu in the Philippines. They hope to fill your home with pieces that are fun, beautiful, and useful for entertaining.
ALIMROSE
Alimrose is the designer name in the children’s gift market. An Australian family business, the brand has been creating joyful gifts for more than 30 years. With a passion for design, an eye for detail, and a feel for beautiful fabrics, Alimrose is home to the sweetest dolls, lovely baby accessories, and gorgeous toys for kids.
The business began in the very early 1980’s when two mothers were tired of not being able to access Australian designed dolls and products for their children. Over the years the range grew to eventually include a large range of soft toys, rattles, bibs, quilts, and home wares.
JENNIFER SLATTERY
Jennifer Slattery is an award-winning Irish textile studio specializing in embroidered Irish linen for the table. From napkins and table runners to shirts and scarves, each piece is made in Ireland and hand-finished in The Old Butcher’s Studios in Smithfield, Dublin 7. Made up of a small team who are proud to collaborate and partner with exceptional Irish weavers and suppliers, the studio creates everyday items that are designed to last.
