AOW JOURNAL

From interviews with boutique brand owners to hidden treasures from across the world… explore AOW’s Journal for industry insight and inspiration.

Are you a retailer or brand wanting to be interviewed by AOW, or perhaps know of a like-minded brand for us to explore? Let us know!

Sleek & Subtle Stone Accents from Mexico

There is nothing like witnessing a beautiful spring in France, especially during these hard times. I can't wait until we can escape beyond 10 km…I'm dreaming of going straight to Provence to witness everything taking bloom. It still is one of my favorite spots in France – I particularly love the small towns throughout the Luberon Valley – it’s dreamy.

But on a different note, this week we venture to the Yucatan to unravel another material from the area. If you’re like me, you like to keep things paired down in the bathroom as a way to keep the space fresh, clean and bright. These stone accents make for a beautiful but minimal addition to any bathroom – the handcrafted details, the luxurious cream color, and made to last quality of each piece make them truly special, plus the fact that they support a community of artists.

Read More
Products We Love, Sustainability, Tradition, Mexico Annie Waterman Products We Love, Sustainability, Tradition, Mexico Annie Waterman

Stone Home Accents, Made in Mexico

When you’re in the kitchen, it’s often the simplest tools that help the most. Now that we’re spending more time cooking at home, I think we’re all paying more attention to these small additions that can make our lives easier, calmer and brighter. With that in mind, I wanted to share the work of a partner of mine from Mexico, who offers items for the modern home kitchen while remembering their prehistoric roots.

From bowls and mortars to vases, trays, mezcal cups, and cutting boards, these goods warm up any home. I particularly love the variety of colored marble available in Mexico – that’s what I wanted to focus on today. Of course, white marble is beautiful, but these green and rose tones are really something special.

Read More

Discover Handcrafted Stone Games from Northern Peru!

From puzzles to tic tac toe, these games are beautiful when set on a table and are a welcome addition for all of us as we spend more time at home these days. They also have an adorable set of laundry clips and heart paperweights to jazz up one’s desk.

Read More