concrete and succulents:: spring is coming
I am home today, because of a little ice storm that hit us here in the south. There is no school, there is no urgency for me to rush to the shop....and for that I am grateful. I can stay at home with my kids (who are out of school), get lots of work done, plan, daydream, and just chill. An added bonus to this situation is that yesterday was my day off, and I spent it grocery shopping and cleaning my house....so I am icebound in a very well stocked and perfectly clean house. How often does that happen? Hot diggity dog!All of this ice makes me think about these pretty plantings that we did recently at Knack. I absolutely love these industrial concrete planters that we sell in the shop, (we have little concrete tea cups too!), and I really love seeing them with filled with fresh earth and succulents in all shades of green. seeing these plump and healthy plants makes me excited for Spring, and for many more plantings of fresh herbs and flowers. Fresh flowers and green plants are truly life giving for me, and I have made a vow to have them in the shop at all times.My current shop collection consists of a stag horn fern, two fiddle leaf figs, several air plants, and vases full of fresh cut flowers. I am forcing Spring to arrive, and currently pretending I have an entire greenhouse situation going on inside the walls at Knack!Think warm thoughts my friends! (especially those of you up north!)xo,Barb
feel the love
somethin' for her.somethin' for him.We've got a little somethin' for every love in your life. Pop on by the shop or peruse online for the gift that will make them feel the love.Small glass vases with a small floral arrangement will be available for purchase in shop on Friday, Feburary 13 and Saturday, February 14.
FrogTape project :: green & gold
Our latest FrogTape project has got us swooning over gold leaf all over again. You know how gold and geometry are our jam? Well, throw in a little army green and you've got one knockout little cedar chest.
Head over to the FrogTape blog for the full tutorial!
knack life :: slow & steady
1// a peek in the windows at our newest display 2// gold leafing the latest FrogTape project 3// a teaser of a styled shoot 4// The Fussells came for a visit, and to shoot a special project of theirs 5// 11 Lois Ave :)How strange it is when one year turns into another. A years end is loud, bright, fast - the holidays, the gatherings, one day melting into another until you can't even remember what day it is. And then, stillness. A new year brings with it a sense of calm, a slowing. It's no different for us here at Knack.2014 ended in a flurry. We are so grateful for a year so full of projects, joy, change, and challenges. What a year it was. In 2015, we will build on the bricks of last year, creating and hustling and stepping back to enjoy the fruits of our labor along the way. We are so excited for the things to come in this new year.
Gift Guide :: Home and Host
You're going to a lot of parties and family dinners in the next week, right? Give your hosts something to remember you by for months to come. Today we are walking you through our favorite gifts for hosts, and for the home.Clockwise:
- Pinch bowls by Crave : a delicate white ceramic bowl for earrings, dips, whathaveyou.
- Ribbon Bottle Opener : let them open your beverage sweetly and in style
- Round Cutting Board by Old Greenville : repay their kind service with a beautiful, reclaimed wood cutting board
- Letterpress Coasters : show them you care about their coffee table by sliding one of these under your drink, or under their tree
- Vintage Car Plate (in store only) : a one of a kind gift for a one of a kind host
- Beechwood Spoon : these lovely carved spoons will lend a rustic charm to their kitchen
- Green and Natural Tea Towel : you just can't go wrong with a tea towel
Gift Guide :: Mighty Good Man
Listen, we get it. Shopping for dudes is hard. But whether it's your dad, brother, or beau's stocking that needs filling, we've got just the thing.1 // For the frugal fellow, a money clip to help keep those bills in his pocket.2 // A bandana that echoes his courageous spirit3 // A Teakwood & Tobacco candle to make his man cave smell divine4 // For the imbiber, a flask to keep his finest whiskies.5 // Lend a little more fun to his guys' nights with a pistol bottle opener.
Gift Guide :: Stocking Stuffers
Stockings can have wow-factor, too! Make sure the folks you love feel special this Holiday Season with the right stuffers for their socks. We've put together a few ideas to help you out:1 // A pack of cheerfully colored pencils for the young scholar (or artist!)2 // An intoxicating soy candle for the hostess who didn't even know she needed it3 // A pocket wish list for the treasure hunter in your life4 // A bright bauble keychain for the new driver (or new homeowner)5 // A handsome wood-wrapped flask in a denim pouch, for the distinguished adventurer 6 // A miniature iron horseshoe for those in need of a bit of extra luck7 // A pretty printed shadow puppet card for the curious storytellerShop Knack in store or online this Holiday Season for all the goodies to stuff your stockings with, for every member of your family.