April 10, 2014
Makr is probably best known for their durable and carefully crafted leather goods. The designer has a background in architecture, and it’s visible in his approach. The solution is always simple and calculated. I’m currently obsessed with their collection of hard goods - the magazine rack and plate hook in particular. And they have skateboards. Enough […]
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March 13, 2014
We met the founders of Brush Factory shortly after starting Noble and were quickly captivated by their work and vision. They are a multidisciplinary design studio and specialize in custom furniture, wood works & soft goods here in Cincy. Just about everything they do has a tidy, polished and intentional look to it. One of […]
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March 6, 2014
Cincy has a quite a history when it comes to breweries, thanks in large part to the historic German heritage and annual Oktoberfest celebrations. But the past few years there has been an boom when it comes to microbreweries and startups, something we are very excited to see. One of our favorites is Rhinegeist (German […]
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February 20, 2014
The simple lines and perfect combinations of metal and wood at Ohio Design have been catching my eye lately. Their Alder drafting table is perfection. Utilitarian and sturdy enough for woodworking yet beautifully uncomplicated. And as a lover of chairs - this walnut number has my heart.
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January 30, 2014
In our Fall 2013 Lookbook, we featured our jeans with the Classic New Balance tennis shoe. We’re a fan of this shoe because it is made in the States. On their website, New Balance emphasizes their domestic manufacturing by highlighting five factories and showcasing their US made shoes separately from the rest of their line. We’re […]
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January 9, 2014
There isn’t much that can compare to a glass of neat whiskey on a cold evening. Something American’s in particular have surely been enjoying since… well, before we were Americans. All of us who like to partake in the ‘juice of the barley’ (as Tommy Makem puts it) probably have our favorite brand. Being that […]
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November 20, 2013
NOMAD Micro Homes developed a 10′ x 10′ space that manages to feel clean and open despite being so small. We admire how the limitation of space forced them to be creative and intentional in their design. It makes us want to buy a field and move in by spring. Although the designs are complete, […]
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October 1, 2013
At Noble, our values are People, Planet, Product. In that order. To live out our priorities well, we are constantly trying to learn more about how to respect the earth we live on and work with it to make a great product, not against it. One of the ways we seek to educate ourselves is […]
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