29 March 2022. First days of spring and we're ready to change over our cozy winter menus to lighter, fresher fare. We're tying on our aprons and thinking quiche, which could be as simple as eggs, cheese, fresh herbs and a little green onion or dressed up with spring veggies like asparagus and peas. Quiche is pretty adaptable, you just need a good basic recipe for the filling and then you can add whatever you like to make it your own. If you've got a trusty homemade crust recipe, great, but we won't judge if you decide to use a store bought crust. You can also bake a quiche without a crust, just make sure to grease the baking dish well so that the filling doesn't stick to the pan. Here's an easy take on the crustless quiche from Bon Appetit.

We always recommend wearing an apron when cooking quiche (or anything obviously!) and we've got some lovely new colors to choose from here. 

If you're looking for nice baking dishes for that spring quiche, we have a few suggestions from our sister store, Pod.

For a two person serving dish, we love the oven safe Poele Ceramic Pan or the handled Ceramic Pan. 

For adorable individual servings, we recommend these Fluted Ramekins, which are safe for baking as well. 

As for kitchen clean ups, you can find our kitchen cloths, like the one pictured above, here.

So get those ovens started and those eggs whipped up for a taste of spring! 

24 February 2022. Our spring clothing is here, hooray!  With hues right out of a watercolor paint box, we're finding these pieces both playful and pretty. Here's a list of what's striking our fancy.

Starting with an outer layer for cooler days, the Hana coat is the perfect topper for spring outfits. Simply cut in an a-line shape this coat makes a great light layer over pants or a dress. In Iris and Ivoire. 

With so many lovely tops this spring, we're going to have to talk about more than one. First, the Ichika top. We love the delicate pleating down the front and the gathered sleeves. In Rose and Ivoire.

The Anna top in Iris and Natural has a band collar and shirring along the dropped shoulder that gives the shirt lots of volume. To be worn on repeat all season.

Details make the Rio shirt really fun. Featuring a v-neck with an inverted pleat and full sleeves that hit just below the elbow, there's lots of volume to this  pullover top. In Blue Indigo and Lucas (navy with a grey stripe).

In the pants department, we've got the Robin pant, with an elasticized waist and a full leg that tapers to the ankle. Plays well with many tops. In Albatre and Ivoire.

The Sio pant with a full, wide leg that hits mid calf, wears like a pant and looks like a skirt. We adore the cropped length and the easy elasticized waist. In Acier, Black and Sapphire. 

And what even is spring without a new dress? The Mio dress, with a band collar, pleated bodice, a-line shape and shirt tail hem looks great over pants or a skirt. Wear it over a light slip on warmer days. In Black and Ecru Beige. 

This season our dress lengths are running long, giving you the option to shorten the hem if you wish. Got questions about sizing or fit? You can reach out to us here.

More spring styles, right this way. 

16 December 2021. As we come to the end of 2021, we feel we have a lot to be thankful for. This has been another challenging year to be a small business and we are incredibly thankful, once again, for you, our customers. Your orders and emails have kept us busy and raised our spirits through all of the ups and downs of 2021. We can't thank you enough.

We hope you are staying safe and sound and we wish you health and happiness as we enter 2022. 

* Please note, we will be closed December 25-27th. Shipping will resume December 28th.

23 November 2021. Have you finished your holiday shopping? Half-way through? Not even started? If you're done, congrats! Sit back and enjoy the season. If you fall into either of the the latter categories, we're here to help. We have some ideas that are sure to be a hit with the folks on your list. 

Calendar Cloths: A perennial favorite illustrated by two favorite artists, these look lovely hanging on the wall in the kitchen and can help with kitchen clean-ups any time of the year. With six food and kitchen themed cloths to choose from, these make a fun and thoughtful gift.

Mohair Socks: Cozy and soft, these socks keep toes warm all winter. We love the shot of color they add to any outfit.

Aprons: Protect your favorite people from kitchen messes. With many styles and colors to choose from, we hope you'll find the perfect match for the cooks in your life.

Leggings: Lightweight wool leggings make great gifts. Keep your loved ones toasty in this soft wool blend legging that lends itself to layering in the colder months.

Scarves: Our linen scarves come in a variety of neutrals and plaids that mix well with coats, jackets, and sweaters. Lightweight and warm, we find ourselves wearing these year round. 

Brass Coffee Scoop: Add some sparkle to the morning coffee routine. This brass coffee scoop makes a wonderful addition to any kitchen. Use it to dole out nuts, sugar, granola, spices, and even bath-salts. . 

Brass Cake/Pie Server: Simple and elegant, our brass server is at the ready to make any serving special.  

Slippers: Who doesn't love a nice pair of slippers? We've got unisex linen slippers in graphite and natural and a wool linen slipper that fits up to a women's size 8. And last, but not least, a linen baby slipper for new and tiny feet. 

Brass Cat Pin and Brass Cat Ornament: For the cat lover on your list, a lovely pin or ornament makes an adorable gift. 

Happy gifting! 

Please Note Our Holiday Ordering Deadlines For US Domestic Delivery:

FedEx Ground Service by 12/15
FedEx Express Service (3 day) by 12/21

18 November 2021. Dark, moody, cold: we've got that November-ish feeling in our bones. And we mean that in the best of ways, as with November comes a sense of anticipation about warm and cozy gatherings with friends and family. 

Inspired by this photo of a good looking piece of pie with our brass dessert fork, we went on a quest for the perfect recipe. To us, this looks like a custard pie, and our search turned up a custard tart with cream and fresh fruit by Claire Saffitz. The ingredients are simple, the instructions pretty straight forward and we're going to give it a go! 

If you're looking to add some sparkle to your holiday servings, our brass dessert forks are ready to grace your table. You can find them here, along with all of our brass ware.

Here's to wishing you a good November. May your gatherings be safe and peaceful, and may your pies be delicious. 

4 November 2021. Slipper season is here! These wool/linen slippers from Fog Linen Work are our favorite for keeping cozy all winter. The perfect blend of form and function, this 'one size' slipper is made by creatively re-purposing wool/linen remnants. The sole is a many-layered base of quilted fabric and features two leather bands for traction. The interior footbed is lined with linen and the upper is wool/linen. Edges are not 'finished' or bound.

Casual and breathable, this is an indoor slipper, just right for wearing around the house and not meant for outdoors.  

Each pair is hand crafted from a variety of fabric remnants, and color choices are assorted.

These slippers are "one size" and will comfortably fit a women's US size 8 at max.

Please note the sizing info below. 

one size: interior footbed is 9.5"long, 4.5"widest point
*this will comfortably fit a women's US size 8 at max.
50% wool, 50% linen 
spot clean or hand-wash, lay flat to dry

You can find them on our website here. Stay cozy!

26 October 2021. Winter clothing's here! Featuring some beautiful wool linen blends, linen denims, and a mix of our medium and heavier weight linens, these versatile pieces are going to become our winter staples. We hope they'll become yours too. 

While you're probably familiar with linen, we wanted to take a moment to explain what makes this year's wool linen blend so special. While there's minimal wool production in Lithuania where our linen is made, there's plenty of recycled wool material. Produced at an old factory in Lithuania, the same one where our linen is woven, wool linen is a blend of 50% recycled wool and 50% linen. The fabric has a dense weave and a texture that's soft and smooth, with a light to medium weight. This season's blend has a higher wool content than previous years, and when combined with linen has resulted in our softest wool blend yet. 

Here's a selection of some favorites so far.  

Mel Dress: In a wool linen, Mel is in the running to be your winter uniform. We love the band collar and the gathering across the neck and shoulders which gives the dress beautiful detailing and drape. 

Kiki Dress: Your winter uniform part II. A simple boxy shape with lots of room in the body, Kiki is ready for you to layer under or over as your heart desires. In a heavier linen denim that's sure to keep you cozy all winter. 

Gigi Skirt: Simple in design, Gigi comes in some beautiful plaid and check linen patterns this season, just waiting to be paired with your favorite sweater on top. With pockets to stash your stuff and keep your hands warm. 

Lala Apron Dress: A favorite for layering all winter long, Lala is a lovely take on an apron dress. We love pairing it with a long sleeve shirt or turtleneck and jeans or leggings underneath. Add a favorite cardigan over the top for extra warmth. In a heavier weight linen.

Ally Coat Dress: Tailored across the shoulders with an a-line shape through the body, Ally is beautiful and elegant. To be worn as a coat or a dress depending on your mood and/or the weather. There's room to layer underneath should you need extra protection on a chilly day. In a burgundy wool linen, a herringbone linen and a black/natural check linen. 

Lucy Coat: An unstructured robe coat with a shawl collar and a removable belt, we love the elegant silhouette of this piece. Timeless, we see this one being a favorite in our wardrobe for many years to come. In a black wool linen and a navy wool linen. 

Lightweight Wool Leggings: A perennial favorite, these leggings are the perfect thing to layer under our winter collection. In a great selection of colors to warm your way through winter. 

You can see all of our winter collection right this way!

7 September 2021. Our Fall 2021 clothing has arrived just in time for the change of season. Sorry summer, but we do love fall! There's a really lovely range of color in this season's collection, from deep reds and blush pinks, to strong blues and warm ochres. We're looking forward to mixing and matching these shades together for a cheerful punch of color in every outfit.

Here are a few of our favorites this season.

Anne Apron Dress: A pinafore style apron dress, this one lends itself well to all kinds of layering. We love it with a pretty collared shirt underneath and a jacket on top. In Sapphire, Black Houndstooth, and Acier.

Jen Jacket: A take on the classic work coat, this one has lots of pockets to stash your stuff. The perfect fall jacket, we love the pointed collar and the unstructured, casual fit. In Ochre and Grey Blue.

Lindsey Overall: So wearable and comfy, we want to live in these. Roomy through the middle, perfect for layering over your favorite sweaters and shirts. With adjustable shoulder straps. In Ochre and Grey Blue. 

Chloe Dress: Simple, pretty, and elegant all in one flattering, flowing dress. With a v-neck, a gently gathered skirt and pockets.  In Nuit, Rose and Brick Red. 

Zoe Shirt: With a pointed shirt collar, a button placket, and a sweet ribbon tie detail at the back of the neck. A dropped shoulder and a shirt tail hem give this shirt a lovely full drape. Great with a skirt or pants, dressed up or down. In Albatre, Noah, and Glen Check. 

Robin Pants: A perennial favorite, Robin is a sarouel-style pant with an elasticized waist, a drop crotch and tapered legs. Casual and comfortable, Robin works with all sorts of tops, tunics and sweaters. An easy pick for fall. In Ice Grey, Caffee and Black.

Eri Vest: A long  v-neck vest dress that opens in the front and fastens with a belt on the side. An a-line shape gives you room and ease through the body. This is such a wonderful layering piece that's sure to keep you warm all fall and winter. In Grey Blue and Ice Grey.

You can see all of our new fall clothing over here. 

31 August 2021. Just in time for the end of summer and the start of fall, a box arrives at the shop that looks perfectly normal, cardboard and scuffed from travel. But this box is different from all other boxes. It's full of calendar cloths, the once-yearly, limited edition cloths that arrive to our collective bated breath.

While the kitchen cloth is the workhorse of the kitchen, the calendar cloth can live as a casual wall hanging, clipped to a piece of twine or pinned to the wall throughout the year. They offer us a snapshot into the simplicity of day to day life, reminding us to live well and mind the passing of each day. At the end of the year, the calendar cloth can continue to hang on the wall or it can have a Cinderella moment, changing back to a workaday cloth. They make wonderful gifts and you may want to keep one for yourself too.

Each cloth features an artist's unique design that conjures a mood or sentiment to usher in the new year. This year, we welcome back the work of artists Isabelle Boinot and Mayumi Kuchihiro, with illustrations ranging from jam making and a classic French breakfast, to simple depictions of seasonal fruits and favorite kitchen ware. 

You can see all of our calendar cloth options here.

2 July 2021. We have often been asked if we would consider selling Fog Linen Work fabric. We're happy to announce that the stars have aligned and we now have it in stock. We've been able to get some gorgeous pieces, all in one meter lengths, perfect for crafting projects this summer and beyond. 

Each piece of fabric comes in a one meter length, which is a little over three feet of fabric, a fair amount to work with for a variety of projects.

We've been very inspired by the projects in Fog Linen Work founder Yumiko Sekine's new book, Simplicity at Home. There's a chapter in her book on using fabric scraps, and we see these linen pieces being used in a variety of ways, from curtains to cushion covers, tote bags, coverlets, scarves and clothing. 

These one meter lengths come right off the end of the bolts at the linen factory we work with in Lithuania, so you can expect slubs and little imperfections in the fabric, it's all part of the charm of linen. We love that these last bits of fabric can be used and that nothing is going to waste.

As with any sewing or crafting project, we recommend machine washing your fabric in cold water before using as it shrinks by about 5%. You can air dry it for less shrinkage or machine dry it on low for a softer texture and a little more shrinkage. 

And just a friendly reminder: please choose your fabric carefully, as this item cannot be returned.  

We hope these pieces will inspire you to make something wonderful!

You can find the entire fabric selection here.