IA1: A SUNDAY WITH SHAYNE AND KENNY
Shayne and Kenny are recent transplants, having graduated from Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, the talented designer duo now calls San Francisco home. When stepping into their small, but cozy, apartment located somewhere in Lower Pacific Heights, you immediately smile with the over whelming coolness of the place, you nod to yourself and think, ‘… of course two designers live here.’ The facing windows bring in a beautiful soft light that coats their well curated furniture. Along the corners of the living room are sleek shelves stacked with designer books and magazines. Everything is clean and well placed with a very minimal and modern aesthetic.
Though the space itself has a wonderful quality to it, what makes this couple’s home so special is how their love for craft resonates throughout. The vases are placed gracefully on the tables and shelves that furnish the rooms. And all of the dishes inside of the home are handmade by Kenny. There is no denying that he is talented. To say they look like they came from Pottery Barn would be an insult to his craftsmanship. If you ask him about the process, his face will light up, and he’ll most likely show you a video of how they made a DIY kiln in an apartment complex parking lot back in SLO. The man knows what he’s talking about. From the form to the finish, Kenny fills their home with something so personal, beautifully crafted everyday products made for the home by the homemaker. There’s something just so wonderfully special about that.
The home of two makers is a home filled with love and personal touch, something that can’t be fulfilled through a catalog. Shayne who has been designing and crafting beautiful jewelry for herself and friends recently launched an online store. Her inspiration comes from practical accessories with an asymmetrical aesthetic. Hanging by her window side are these exact gems. What makes this home feel so special is that to them, making a home means creating the everyday objects with a hint of personal touch.
Originally published in Issue One: On Home
Written by Kenta Thomas Naoi
