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Cause by Design: Merit Gets Kids to College

Posted on 07.27.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Every 26 seconds in America, a student drops out of high school. Merit, a Detroit-based social enterprise started by David Merritt in 2012, is helping conquer this cause by selling thoughtfully designed products that benefit student scholarships. Students are awarded $5,000 scholarships through Merit’s FATE program — FATE is a branch of Merit’s non-profit, Give Merit, which takes on 25 […]

10 minutes with DC Artist Natalie Cheung

Posted on 07.21.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Chance occurences that happen in nature are what drive artist Natalie Cheung to create new artwork. Her latest art installation can be found inside our Washington D.C. store (1631 14th St. NW). At 8 x 12 feet, this work is the largest piece of artwork she’s ever shown. We sat down with Natalie to ask what […]

Putting DC Veterans to Work With Dog Tag Bakery

Posted on 06.21.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Dog Tag Bakery in Washington D.C. is helping put veterans to work by offering a work-study program that gives them skills to succeed post duty as civilians. The Georgetown non-profit offers a five-month fellowship program and is currently in its fourth class session. You’ll get a chance to meet some of the graduates at our […]

Uncorking our new DTLA store with Scott Campbell

Posted on 06.14.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

With the launch of our new Downtown LA Arts District store on the horizon, we’re excited to announce that this store will also be the second location of world famous tattoo artist Scott Campbell’s tattoo shop. To mark this special collaboration, we partnered with Campbell, the artist behind Saved Wines, to produce an exclusive solid brass […]

Discussing the value of craftsmanship with Heath Ceramics

Posted on 06.06.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Heath Ceramics has been thoughtfully making simple, functional, and satisfyingly beautiful objects in the Bay Area since 1948. Similiar to Shinola, Heath Ceramics is a design-driven business and together in our San Francisco store this week we’ll be discussing the use of design-led manufacturing principles and craftsmanship as fundamental business practices for longevity. Join us […]

Join us for NYC Bike Rides all Summer Long

Posted on 05.16.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Summertime and the livin’s easy. Our best advice to savor every bit of summer? Grab a bike, get outside and explore. We’ve made it easy for you New Yorkers by teaming up with The High Line Hotel to offer monthly group bike rides all summer long. Mark your calendar for these upcoming West Side bike rides: […]

Whiskey and Words: Talking the future of media with author Robin Sloan

Posted on 05.16.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Write a House is Detroit’s twist on the “Writer’s Residency” where authors, poets, journalists, and writers from all walks of life are rewarded with a home to keep — forever. We’ve partnered with this organization to spread the power of the written word by hosting writer talks in each of our stores. Shinola invites you […]

WHISKEY AND WORDS WITH AUTHOR FRANCES STROH

Posted on 05.16.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Stroh’s Beer was a big name in Detroit and nationally up until the late 20th century, but what was once viewed as one of the country’s fastest-growing companies suddenly collapsed, and Stroh’s Beer disappeared from the national beer landscape. First-time author and fifth generation member of the Stroh family, Frances Stroh, shares how her family […]

Portland Maker Series: Folk Furniture

Posted on 05.10.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Frustrated by the overabundance of cheap disposable products, Richard Koehler started Folk, a Portland-based company that responsibly builds furniture, lighting, and goods that will last a lifetime. We sat down to chat with Richard to learn more about his company’s values. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”1943″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Richard Koehler What is your background? I’ve been building stuff since I was […]

Build Your Own Floral Bouquet

Posted on 05.04.2016 (08.03.2021) by Taylor Rebhan

Martha DeFlorio comes from a family of small business owners and grew up watching her parents and grandparents run their own stores. Today she channels everything — plus that genetic entrepreneurial spirit — into her company Made Floral, one of metro Detroit’s go-to floral design studios. Whether it’s a fresh bouquet to liven up an office or […]