When furniture prompts us to be contemplative with Angie West and Alberto Velez of Refractory
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When was the last time your table prompted you to think about big life questions? Do you have a candle holder that doesn’t just illuminate with a little flame but...
show moreAngie West and Alberto Velez have joined forces to create a new furniture company called Refractory, where they bring together their creativity from concept to the final process of manufacturing at their foundry in Chicago. I wanted to have them on because I think for consumers, It is important to understand the skill, practice, discipline, and vision involved in making something from scratch with the hands of humans especially when we are overwhelmed with objects that are mass-produced and identical, their work, and their dedication and craftsmanship stands out as something we can all aspire to incorporate into our homes. I have to say, you really do need to check out the show notes page for this episode to see photos of the collections we refer to. So if you’re driving, at the gym, or walking the dog, go to littleyellowcouch.com, and click on Podcast when you get home. You may even want to re-listen to this episode while you’re looking at these beautiful, meaningful pieces of art.
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