Madesmith is now live! First up, Isobel Schofield of Bryr Clogs.

Madesmith is now live. Get the stories behind makers.  As promised, here's an invite to check out our newly launched website. We aim to support makers whose work we love by sharing stories behind them, their products and the process.  We also give you access to unique and exclusive products these makers have created for Madesmith. We hope that you'll like our goal to support local makers and tell your friends about us.

Studio Visit: Clair of Clam Lab

Inside the Bushwick live/work space of ceramicist Clair Catillaz of @clamlab. She talked about how she wants to keep evolving her work and how she creates on a daily basis. More on Clair coming soon to Madesmith.com.

Studio Visit: Morris Kitchen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Today’s visit was very special. We met Kari and Karina of Morris Kitchen in Williamsburg. We talked mouthwatering syrups, food, collaboration projects, starting businesses and much more. Full story coming soon to Madesmith. Here’s a peek…

Slow Coffee in Brooklyn - Handmade Creativity

It was a cool crisp Saturday in Feb, and we were walking in a hurry to meet Monica of Aili Jewelry at her studio in Columbia, Brooklyn. Then, Garry and I saw something that made us not only stop but cross the street to take a closer look: A garage filled with the warmth of the sun, smell of fresh hot coffee, and sacks of coffee beans. Dominic has been running Kings Coffee out of this garage with his brother, since taking over the business from now retired Mister Joe of ItalCoffee where the Palastro brothers apprenticed.

This place didn’t feel like a coffee shop. It was rather a friendly, warm, and familiar hangout where friends and neighbors stopped by, and everyone took the time to enjoy a slow cup of coffee. Every cup was made with care and nothing was rushed… even in Brooklyn. 

And, yes, despite being a little late, we did something we never think of doing… we waited for our cups of coffee and chatted with Dominic. Thankfully, Monica forgave her with a big smile when we apologized and presented her a cup of this slow hot coffee. 

Studio Visit: Monica Ruzansky of Aili Jewelry

Story Coming soon to Madesmith...

Just a sneak peek for you… We visited the very lovely and super creative jewelry maker Monica Ruzansky of Aili Jewelry on a freezing winter Saturday in her Brooklyn studio. Chatted over coffee… full interview coming to Madesmith soon. 

Studio Visit: Ryan Greer of Flux Productions

Story Coming soon to Madesmith...

We went to visit the very talented and interesting Ryan Greer of Flux Productions in his Brooklyn workshop. His space is a mixture of design studio and an old school workshop with various work areas set up for different projects. More on Ryan coming soon. 

Studio Visit: Shoe Designer Isobel Schofield

Isobel's studio is located in her super charming Carroll Garden's apartment. Here are some photos from our upcoming story on Isobel and how she got started with her handmade clogs line Bryr.