Sparrow & Co.

Sparrow & Co. is a big hit on the blogs these days so I figure I'll throw my opinion out there as well and join the masses in applauding this lovely new homewares collection by Scottish online shop owner Samuel Sparrow. Samuel is inspired by his travels and traditional crafting skills so his collection has an emphasis on, "Unique, handmade products from countries including Morocco, Uzbekistan, Asia, Central America and of course Scotland." I love what his is doing to merge all of his inspirations in a cohesive, inspiring product line...

His recent trip to Morocco is highlighted in his product shots above, if you didn't already notice, and I can't help but feel a wave of nostalgia as I miss my lovely new friends + students and the teaching trip to Marrakesh last October... That was a very special 10 days that I'll never forget. Samuel is also inspired by Morocco, the sensory overload seemed to intoxicate him as well and I love how he interprets Moroccan design in way that feels very fresh. It's a bit rustic but also modern and clean with a dash of country style -- rolling hills, stone houses, wide pine floors, antlers, furs, leather poufs... it can all work so nicely with the texture and earthy colors in his collection along with deep indigo, Majorelle blue and teal. Ah, yes.

(images: sparrow & co.)