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Friday Five

In our Friday Five posts we ask a designer, artist, or shop owner to tell us their five favorite things.

F5: Alda Ly Revels in Reeded Glass, Icelandic Baths + More

F5: Alda Ly Revels in Reeded Glass, Icelandic Baths + More

ALA Studio founder Alda Ly shares with us the only beer she enjoys, her deep love of sketching on an iPad, and more in this week's Friday Five!

F5: Simon Vorhammer Talks Irish Water Towers, Glass Bubbles + More

F5: Simon Vorhammer Talks Irish Water Towers, Glass Bubbles + More

Architect Simon Vorhammer joins us for this week's Friday Five, sharing his dream motorcycle, a secret beach surrounded by solitude + more.

F5: Helen Levi Can't Help but Love Marionettes, Simple Cookbooks + More

F5: Helen Levi Can't Help but Love Marionettes, Simple Cookbooks + More

Ceramicist Helen Levi creates functional pieces that are still playful, and today, she shares the desktop accessory you need, a favorite segment from her newsletter + more!

F5: Darren Appiagyei's Ghanaian Roots, a Unique Toaster Project + More

F5: Darren Appiagyei's Ghanaian Roots, a Unique Toaster Project + More

Darren Appiagyei works with raw wood, highlighting each piece's imperfections. Today, he joins us for Friday Five, sharing a favorite childhood game, the significance of a stool + more.

F5: Julien Renault Loves Collecting Found Objects, Great Books + More

F5: Julien Renault Loves Collecting Found Objects, Great Books + More

Prolific designer Julien Renault joins us for this week's Friday Five, sharing where he finds everyday beauty, what he hopes happens to his chairs + more!

F5: Jing Ju on Retro-Futuristic Art, an Iconic Jeweler + More

F5: Jing Ju on Retro-Futuristic Art, an Iconic Jeweler + More

Jing Ju, of immersive space practice JUJU Studio, is here for Friday Five, sharing a few favorite artists, TV-free living rooms, a unique jewelry brand, and more!

F5: David Trubridge on Forward-Thinking Art, Indigenous Voices, + More

F5: David Trubridge on Forward-Thinking Art, Indigenous Voices, + More

Lighting designer David Trubridge shares a few of his favorite sculptures, the office supply he can't resist, thoughts on sustainable design, and more in this week's Friday Five.

F5: Misha Milovanovich on Her Serbian Roots, Psychology + Film

F5: Misha Milovanovich on Her Serbian Roots, Psychology + Film

Multidisciplinary artist Misha Milovanovich joins us for this week's Friday Five, sharing her love of psychology, how her life experiences influence her work, and more.

F5: Jiminie Ha's Book Plans, the Furniture That Changed Her Life + More

F5: Jiminie Ha's Book Plans, the Furniture That Changed Her Life + More

Multi-talented creative Jiminie Ha, thought quite busy, joins us for Friday Five, sharing a documentary, where she recharges + more.

F5: Dwight White II on the Art + Collaborations That Inspire Him

F5: Dwight White II on the Art + Collaborations That Inspire Him

Multidisciplinary artist Dwight White II drops in for Friday Five, sharing his first painting, how large-scale murals caught his eye + more!

F5: Dale Chihuly Shares His Favorite Architect + Beloved Collections

F5: Dale Chihuly Shares His Favorite Architect + Beloved Collections

Glass artist Dale Chihuly has led an exceptional career, but what's behind it all? This week he's joining us for Friday Five to share the places + things that have influenced him.

Top 10 Friday Five Posts of 2023

Top 10 Friday Five Posts of 2023

A year's worth of weekly Friday Five columns is a lot of creativity to take in, but the 10 features you loved most in 2023 were loud and clear!

F5: Jason Bird's Favorite Chair + the Simple Things He Favors

F5: Jason Bird's Favorite Chair + the Simple Things He Favors

Jason Bird, founder of Luxxbox, is joining us for this week's Friday Five to share his favorite place, something that's always been part of his creative practice + more!

F5: Anand Sheth Shares a Thoughtful Gathering Structure, Asian Embroidery + More

F5: Anand Sheth Shares a Thoughtful Gathering Structure, Asian Embroidery + More

Anand Sheth, the mind behind Studio Anand Sheth, shares five impactful – yet very different – creative projects by people he admires in this week's Friday Five.

F5: Kristina Lopez Adduci Shares a Favorite Vintage Car, Perfect Cocktail + More

F5: Kristina Lopez Adduci Shares a Favorite Vintage Car, Perfect Cocktail + More

Kristina Lopez Adduci, joins us for Friday Five, sharing what she wants to create next, the perfect bar with the perfect cocktail, her love of vintage Mercedes + more!