Archive for the ‘Art & Design’ Category

Josh Jakus Designer Felt Products

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

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This California based designer is dedicated to making experimental connections between form and function. We love the sculptural elegance  of Josh Jakus’ work as he focuses his creative work on sustainable design. Items like the Felt Cut Coasters, Felt Media Pocket, and Felt Eggflats were made with industrial wool felt from factory excess and mixed fibers. Josh Jakus’ product line is designed for efficient manufacturing with the goal of achieving the highest yield from standard units of raw material, by doing so, this reduces the energy consuming machine time. To take a better look at the sophistication and functionality of Josh Jakus’ work, visit Olive & Myrtle online boutique.

Intentional Environments and Healthy Green Homes

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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We wanted to give a quick shout-out to our friends at Intentional Environment Consulting and Design. Founders Damon and Cathy Coyne help people create healthy and green homes. “Our intention is to cultivate holistic and harmonious life, now and for future generations, by incorporating principles of Building Biology (the study of the built environment’s impact on health, well being and ecology), and Feng Shui (the Chinese art and science of placement) and spirit connection into everyday life.”

Intentional Environment Consulting and Design also offers a wide variety of additional services that support conscious, abundant and healthy living. To learn more about Damon and Cathy’s business and services you can contact them here.

Exclusive Recycled Cotton Tote Bags Launched

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Olive & Myrtle is excited to announce it’s partnership with San Francisco based Lab Partners in creating an exclusive line of recycled cotton tote bag designs. The goal was simple: create unique tote bag artwork based on the designers’ perspective on sustainability and their personal inspirations. “For us, working with Olive & Myrtle was a great opportunity to design imagery that promotes healthy eating, sustainable farming, natural energy and being outside and enjoying all nature has to offer.” said Ryan Meis, Co-Founder of Lab Partners. Lab Partners created three colorful, quirky designs that will be sure to stand out at the farmers markets and grocery stores. The recycled tote bag designs include Fruits & VeggiesSunburst, and Watering Bee. All Olive & Myrtle recycled cotton tote bags can be seen here.

Design Milk + Perch! Bowl = Love

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

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Design Milk a fantastic design blog, featured our low-fire ceramic basket bowl made by Amy Adams at Perch! Thanks to Erin at Design Milk for loving our little sustainable shoppe and the shout out!

Custom bamboo engraving

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

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Olive & Myrtle partnered with Annie’s Naturals to create custom engraved bamboo cutting boards. The bamboo boards from Oliveandmyrtle.com were laser engraved with Annie’s Naturals Organic Goddess Salad Dressing label, gift-packaged, and shipped directly to Annie’s Naturals sales representatives. Olive & Myrtle can work with clients to custom engrave logos and artwork to just about anything on a variety of sustainable products including bamboo cutting boards, bamboo trays, bamboo utensils and cork bowls. For more information on our custom engraving services please contact info@oliveandmyrtle.com. We’d love to partner with you to create exactly what you are looking for. Big thanks to the Annie’s Naturals team for this great project!