Lika behar fine jewelry TRUNK SHOW
Join us Thursday, Oct 9, from 5 – 8 pm for an evening with renowned jewelry designer Lika Behar as she unveils her latest creations blending ancient craftsmanship with contemporary sensibility. Crafted in her Istanbul studio, Lika’s new collection features luminous 24K gold, textured sterling silver, and richly colored gemstones that tell a story of heritage and artistry. Meet Lika in person, chat about her inspiration and process and enjoy 20% off store wide during this special event.
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Something Wickedly Wonderful Awaits
Discover a hauntingly fun selection of décor, toys, and more at The Store at MAD. Each piece is crafted to bring a touch of spooky charm to your October.
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SHOP NEW FALL ARRIVALS!
Welcome the season with our newest fall finds, perfect for early gifting or a little treat just for you.
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Celebrating Culture, Honoring Tradition
This Hispanic Heritage Month, discover a thoughtfully curated selection of glassware, jewelry, books and more. Each piece reflects the vision of exceptional Hispanic designers, blending timeless craftsmanship with bold contemporary design. Every creation tells a story of heritage, innovation, and artistry.
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Meso Goods
Meso Goods creates beautiful home goods that are handcrafted to honor and celebrate Latin American cultural heritage. They combine innovative design with sustainable practices to bring you unique, high-quality pieces.
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New Arrival From Iskin Sisters!
Inspired by their childhood connection and diverse artistic influences, sisters Gabriela and Karina Iskin create handcrafted jewelry for the modern woman. Their unique, lightweight pieces use unconventional materials to strike a balance between bold statements and comfortable, everyday wear.
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MAD about books!
Explore our curated collection of books, featuring a stunning array of art, design and craftsmanship!
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book of the month!
Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births
Materials: Hardcover
Size: 7" L x 10.25" W / Pages: 344
By: Michelle Millar Fisher (Author), Amber Winick (Author), Alexandra Lange (Foreword)
Published: September 2021
More than eighty designs--iconic, archaic, quotidian, and taboo--that have defined the arc of human reproduction.
While birth often brings great joy, making babies is a knotty enterprise. The designed objects that surround us when it comes to menstruation, birth control, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood vary as oddly, messily, and dramatically as the stereotypes suggest. This smart, image-rich, fashion-forward, and design-driven book explores more than eighty designs--iconic, conceptual, archaic, titillating, emotionally charged, or just plain strange--that have defined the relationships between people and babies during the past century.
Each object tells a story. In striking images and engaging text, Designing Motherhood unfolds the compelling design histories and real-world uses of the objects that shape our reproductive experiences. The authors investigate the baby carrier, from the Snugli to BabyBjörn, and the (re)discovery of the varied traditions of baby wearing; the tie-waist skirt, famously worn by a pregnant Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy, and essential for camouflaging and slowly normalizing a public pregnancy; the home pregnancy kit, and its threat to the authority of male gynecologists; and more. Memorable images--including historical ads, found photos, and drawings--illustrate the crucial role design and material culture plays throughout the arc of human reproduction.
The book features a prologue by Erica Chidi and a foreword by Alexandra Lange.
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