Hang Out in Annabel Inganni’s Woodshop
Producing her home line is hard—but fun!—work.
Annabel Inganni spends most of her days in her woodshop in L.A., building all the perfect little pieces in her home decor line, Wolfum—we’re talking coasters and trays (like the ones she made just for Of a Kind!) and all kinds of glorious goods. Here’s a peek into the place where it all goes down. —carly pifer
“Endless planks of maple, birch and pine line our walls. So cozy.”
“The shop can be described as organized chaos.”
“We cut the coasters and trays with a CNC, which is an amazing milling machine that uses rotary cutters. I call it ‘the paw’ due to the oversize arm that moves gracefully over the wood and looks like a giant robot. These are the remnants of the coasters once they are cut. The patterns that are created when they are all stacked is almost a work of art in itself.”
“Each of my prints is designed and engineered for the product. Each coaster within the set has a different element of the print on it. It looks like a little art puzzle on your table.”
“Look how yummy this stack of Of a Kind trays looks—they remind me of candy! These are the printed centerpieces all ready for assembly.”
“We hand-brand each tray and coaster set with our logo—time-consuming, but it adds a personal touch and gives each piece a rustic edge.”
Come back first thing in the morning to scoop up the tray + coaster set shown here! Amazing stuff.
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It’s like the oxford button-down’s trouble-making baby brother—the one who rides around the subdivision with his bike posse. c/o Burkman Bros! —erica
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Weather Vain: Williamsburg, Brooklyn - 77 With a Chance of T-Storms
Today is totally one of those what-do-I-wear?! days for the L train contingent. It’s warm but not hot. And how much is it going to rain? Here, our prescription. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A lightweight, breathable Raquel Allegra tee that won’t get too sweaty on the Lorimer platform.
+ A kick-ass Mociun ring—the jewelry phenom’s store is one of the best in the ‘hood!
+ A borderline-genius short-sleeve rain jacket from Boy by Band of Outsiders.
+ K/LLER earrings—ready for a night on the Wythe Hotel roof should the clouds part.
+ A super-hard-working clutch made by equally industrious local designer Collina Strada.
+ Some of the sleekest rain boots around, by Loeffler Randall.
+ A Christopher Kon wallet, to match the BBQ at BrisketTown.
+ Mother jeans that will hold up JUST FINE if they get splashed by a black car on Bedford.
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Explore Annabel Inganni’s Los Angeles Hideaway
It’s tucked into a hillside! No joke!
When East Coast girl Annabel Inganni headed to Los Angeles 15 years ago, she very quickly, as she puts it, “released some of my inner bohemian.” For her, that means making the outdoors as a huge part of her living sitch and getting down with sunny colors (also evident in her killer home goods line Wolfum!). See how she keeps things chill and airy at her Monterey Hills pad. —carly pifer
“Our house is small, but we have expanded by designing our deck to be our outdoor living space. This is our only dining table, so we often enjoy our meals outdoors, lighting a fire in the winter. Garden boxes, where I grow different veggies and flowers year-round, edge the deck to keep my daughter safe.”
“Since our house is below the street, nestled in the hillside, most people miss our stairway down. I love how it twists through the yard—its design and materials echo all the natural elements. It feels so good in Los Angeles to be surrounded by so much green.”
“Gardening is a passion of mine, and I have several boxes throughout the deck and yard. Two are dedicated to herbs, while several others have fruits and veggies in rotation—mostly lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, and now strawberries for the summer!”
“I found this orange velvet fabric in a thrift store and had our vintage Knoll by Eero Saarinen chair reupholstered. Since I am married to a furniture designer, most of our house is built-in, so I love adding these bright, unique pieces where I can.”
“Immediately when you enter the house, you are greeted by this vintage Marimekko fabric that I stretched to hang over our couch. I love the simplicity of the Lokki print, which, again, reflects the organic nature of our home.”
“Our bedroom has a wall full of art collected throughout the years. The portrait is of my grandmother, Barbara Bird, whom my daughter Birdie is named after. Others are from travels to Paris and Rimini, Italy, as well as finds from local thrift shops. There is also a vintage Audubon print, which I adore.”
“Our vintage Verner Panton Flowerpot pendant lamp is one of my favorites. Not only is it orange—my favorite color—but the shape is also sleek and sweet at the same time. It gives off a very romantic, soft light.”
Come back tomorrow to score Annabel’s edition—it’ll look as good in your home as in hers.
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Wolfum
Good style is in Annabel Inganni’s blood. “My mother was quite the hostess and set a beautiful table, always with cloth napkins,” she recalls. Growing up exposed to an eclectic spread of awesomeness presented by her mom and her cohorts—“from very classic, old-school New England prep to the more bohemian eighties flair”—Annabel really embraced this idea of creating a home that’s always ready for a party. And, in August 2011, she started a killer line of housewares—from bookends and pillows to coasters and drinking glasses—to bring her entertaining mantra to people who use the term crazy-busy all too often.
But how did she develop her now-signature light-hearted (but grown-up) vibe? “I accidentally stumbled onto the unique print technique that I use in my designs today. Once we saw how beautiful that was, we were done,” she explains. With the help of her husband’s woodshop, she took her bold motifs to FSC-certified wood, recycled polyester, and organic cotton twill—all eco-friendly. Her line’s biggest inspiration: “My daughter Birdie—I want her to remember her childhood filled with color and mommy’s crazy patterns.” —carly pifer
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Housewarming Grab Bag by Of a Kind
Including: Campfire candle by Catbird, We’ve Moved postcards by Rifle Paper Co., guest toothbrush set by Izola, and black-and-white tea towel by Shapes & Colors Textiles.
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In the Bag: Catbird
The Company: Catbird
The Founders: Rony Vardi
The Story: In 2004, Rony Vardi took over a little storefront in Williamsburg and turned it into a big, fat jewelry hit. She carries the sorts of lines that make a real statement but maintain a certain daintiness—Grace Lee, Bittersweets NY, Polly Wales. One of the stand-outs? Her crazy-popular house line, which includes teeny anchor pendant necklaces, slender first knuckle rings, and a stellar run of candles.
To score one of Rony’s creations, come back tomorrow for our Housewarming Grab Bag.
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In the Bag: Shapes & Colors Textiles
The Company: Shapes & Colors Textiles
The Founders: Samantha Cisneros
The Story: When Samantha Cisneros graduated college, she started looking for the perfect job. And when she didn’t find it, she decided that, hell, she’d just create it herself, bringing together mid-century design, folk art, and sustainable fibers. When she got going in 2009, the Bay Area designer was making oversize calendars and posters, and now she’s added pillows, wallpaper, aprons, totes—you name it. Her next big move: fabric by-the-yard.
One of Samatha’s creations will be in our Housewarming Grab Bag, heading your way tomorrow!
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Listen, just because your apartment doesn’t have a back patio doesn’t mean you can’t, c/o this scarf by Milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre. (Yes, seriously: That’s the name of the line—alert long-word-loving Mary Poppins.) —erica
