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CHRISTIANA COOP AND AIMEE KINDSFATHER LAGOS: HYGGE & WEST When opportunity came knocking in 2008 for friends and now business partners Christiana Coop and Aimee Kindsfather Lagos, it seemed like kismet, since the two had plotted owning their own business together since childhood. Today, that dream has become Hygge & West, a boutique wallpaper and fabric brand rich in color and exuberant pattern that has captivated the attention of the design world thanks to fresh and fun collaborations from national talents such as Justina Blakeney, Paper Fashion and Rifle Paper Co. When the friends aren’t collaborating on the brand’s next line, you’ll find them spending time with family, binge-watching their favorite television shows, cooking or enjoying the local scenery. Between business and pleasure, how do they keep their creative juices flowing? “It may sound cliché, but we find the most inspiration from traveling,” says Coop. “Just coming across something unexpectedly has inspired many a pattern.” With that in mind, the San Francisco-based duo share what’s inspiring them in their own backyard. hyggeandwest.com
10 a.m. Take a stroll through Washington Square Park and then down to Eden & Eden on Jackson Street. It’s a quirky shop where we always find something different and special. The shop owner, Rachel, has an exquisite eye for vintage and new pieces, and carries amazing finds from Europe. We love her shop so much that we recently collaborated on a wallpaper collection featuring two of her designs. 11 a.m. Meander around Jackson Square, a beautiful, old ’hood with a slight New York feel to it. Plus, there are a lot of fun shops there such as Artist Craftsman and Supply, inspiring showrooms like Hedge, and the best bookstore for design lovers, William Stout Architectural Books. 12 p.m. Continue shopping at Legion on Commercial Street. It’s a hidden gem that has a wonderful selection of unique brands and a small, rotating art collection from local artists, all curated by the owner. Afterward, head over to Tina Frey Designs, a really fun studio that is definitely worth making an appointment to visit! She makes stunning resin dishware with a very 152 / LUXESOURCE.COM
natural feel to it. We are both particularly smitten with her rabbit’s ear dishes from the Lapin collection. 1 p.m. Pop in for lunch at Cotogna on Pacific Avenue. Order whatever panzanella is on the menu that day—it’s sure to be delicious! 2 p.m. Cross over to SoMa for a visit to the newly renovated SFMoMA. Afterward, it’s wine time in their charming courtyard. 4 p.m. Catch an Uber to the Heath Ceramics showroom on 18th Street. It’s a beautiful space with not just its own stunning selection of ceramics and tiles, but also a great collection from other creatives. We recently collaborated with Heath on a capsule collection of wallpaper featuring four different patterns that are synonymous with the brand. 5 p.m. Head back to Jackson Square, stopping at Leo’s Oyster Bar in the Financial District for fresh oysters amidst pattern-filled décor. 6 p.m. The day’s not complete without more dining at Liholiho Yacht Club. Please take note of the tiled floor here: It’s as good as the food. Order the Spam musubi and don’t forget the baked Hawaii, a take on the traditional Alaskan dessert, with caramelized pineapple ice cream and vanilla chiffon.
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9 a.m. We like to start our day with coffee at Caffe Greco. It’s our favorite authentic Italian coffee shop, and it’s just up the road from Jackson Square on Columbus Avenue.