Creative Growth X Anthropologie

"Creative Growth Art Center serves adult artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development, gallery exhibition and representation and a social atmosphere among peers."

Based in Oakland, CA the Creative Growth Art Center has created some of the most darling pieces of art.  Most of their products are stunning and practical.  Anthropologie seems to agree since they have asked three of their artists (Charles Esseltine, Monica Valentine, and Franna Lusson) to produce a mini-collection of goods to be sold as a collaboration between the two companies.  Be sure to head on over to the website on November 3rd to purchase your own collection!!  (Christmas gifts anyone?)

http://anthropologie.com/

http://creativegrowth.org

(photos & info VIA Angela Tafoya) 

Mad Hatters

Sydney based Suzy O'rouke creates hand-crafted hats for weddings, casual wear, couture, etc.
O'rouke has a wonderful Autumn/Winter 2012 collection of hats.

She has three different categories: Couture, Ready-To-Wear, and Casual.

Here is a snippet of her Couture Collection.

http://suzyorourke.com.au/collections/aw2012-HATS-COLLECTION