it's always refreshing when a beautiful product has a beautiful origin, and that's definitely the case with these handmade desert boots from namibia-based schier schoes. each day 8 damara men assemble each shoe by hand, creating about 20 pairs a day. the leathers come from wild kudu and hyena, so they can often have imperfections such as scars that lend them a unique character. i love the neon touches on the toes, and they even have small versions for littles - too cute! learn more about schier shoes here.
as somebody obsessed with pattern, wallpaper naturally calls out to me, and i can't wait to one day have my own home so that i can experiment with using it in different ways. when that day comes, these patterns by brooklyn-based company eskayel will definitely be on my list. not only are the watercolor prints unique, ethereal, and gently aged, but they're also hand painted on natural and recycled grounds. now that's beautiful in more ways than one. see more from their collection here.
