HARDWARE inspiration...people, places & things

This sticky little creature happens to be my daughter Harper. She along with her big brother Jack were my very first inspiration behind the HARDWARE concept. I didn't want my vintage designer bags to get pummeled by my very active and adorably, dirty toddlers. That's why I use nylon canvas (a.k.a backpack fabric) in my line along with our trademark stainless steel handles that can take the abuse of an active and busy lifestyle.

I love the clean, simple lines and organic shapes of mid century modern design. This vintage 1970 glass and chrome dining set was given to me by my stepmom Dana and is one of my favorite pieces. The hourglass shape on the front panels of the HARDWARE Shorty, Shopper and Weekender mimic the curve of the chrome chair legs.


I grew up on a small island just west of Seattle and I've since moved back there with my family. The island culture still has the same laid back, preppy and nautical aesthetic today that it did when I was a kid. Our spring/summer line uses classic nautical colors (khaki, red) with a modern twist (sky, black).

This shot was taken down the road from my grandma's house on Point White dock. Pictured is our nylon canvas Weekender in khaki/sky/black.

It all started here at Winslow Hardware & Mercantile, our friendly, small town hardware store where 'the coffee's always on'. I was in there weekly with my kids looking for industrial design ideas for our house which lead to the HARDWARE handle concept. This store has been an island institution since 1948 and has recently closed, but I'm forever grateful for their generosity and support.

Watercolor by: Mor Mor / Grethe Herlin

(images from Winslow Hardware & HARDWARE)