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The Gifting Edit: Jen Szeto and Amanda Jane Jones
12.03.2015

The holiday season is upon us and we're thrilled to share our gift edit! And for this season, we've reached out to some of our favorite inspiring individuals we admire to curate some holiday gift ideas.

San Fransciso-based Jen Szeto is a force to be reckoned with, not just for her stunning imagery through her Instagram account, Window of Imagination, but for her warmth and beautiful adventurous...

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New Collaborations: Love Lynsey and Katrin Reifeiss
12.01.2015

We're delighted to present two beautiful collaborations with amazing local designers and makers featuring the use of textiles and wood. They're beautiful designs a wonderful as a treat for yourself or holiday gift giving. We're happy to showcase the hand-dyed textiles by Brooklyn-based Katrin Reifeiss.

Given our love for neutrals, she used a grey tone to form a lovely pattern for the versatile Moy...

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New Ceramics: Romy Northover and Shino Takeda
11.10.2015

We're delighted to restock the beautiful ceramics this fall from two of our favorite New-York based ceramicist: Romy Northover and Shino Takeda. I had a chance to visit their studios this fall and picked up these beautiful pieces for Vuela. The ceramic bowls, cups, plate or pots are beautifully crafted with pretty colors just in time for all the festivities and gift giving this holiday season.

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New Arrivals: The Things We Keep Jewelry
10.02.2015

I'm always in awe of The Things We Keep designer Kay Wang for her talent and versatility. Whether it's working with wood, textiles, or metal, she designs beautiful home goods and jewelry that you'd want to use and "keep" for many seasons. We adore her jewelry collection this season, as she has created simple subtle pieces that you'd want to wear everyday and work with any ensemble.

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New Label We Love: Lotfi Bags
9.22.2015

We adore this modern and simple yet statement making bags by San Francisco-based Lotfi by designer Sharareh Lotfi. We love the unexpected details like the tassels and geometric forms while being functional at heart. Check out these new additions in our bag collection!

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Summer Edit: Vuela Goods with Photography by Lydia & Emlie
8.27.2015

We're so thrilled to present these amazing images of our fave pieces from our shop this season. These amazing photos are taken by the talented Minneapolis-based sisters Lydia and Emilie. They love to capture beauty, emotion and life through the lenses. And yes indeed! They've beautifully captured our essential goods for use in life whether at home or out and about.

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Summer Photo Journal: Collaboration with Window Of Imagination
7.16.2015

We're thrilled to present our summer photo-journal in collaboration with the sweet and talented Jen Szeto of Window of Imagination. Whether you're waiting for your next getaway or wandering around your favorite spot, we've showcased beautiful pieces that can hang with you this summer no matter where your travels take you. Here's to the wanderlust in you!

We love a versatile dress that can be...

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Art by Silke Bonde
7.14.2015

It's been a while since we featured art. But when I came across the work of Copenhagen-based designer and artist Silke Bonde, I couldn't resist sharing these beautiful prints of her work in watercolor. Her art focuses on themes of nature and simplicity and features a monochromatic palette of blue/green tones, as well as organic forms in this medium. Plus her work is showcased through the lovely...

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Treasured find from LA: Designs by WKDNLA
6.30.2015

We love to showcase undiscovered gems from around the world, so I'm super excited to discover and introduce pieces from local LA-based line WKNDLA. A fellow Angeleno, Cindy Hsu Zell is the designer and maker of this amazing line of wall hangings and jewelry. WKNDLA (she pronounces it "Weekend L.A.") is named after her favorite time and place, combined with a minimalist mindset. She combines clean...

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New Young Frankk Jewelry + Special Collaboration
6.23.2015

We love the new jewelry collection from Young Frankk and excited to showcase our latest collaboration. Christine has created a beautiful and dainty everyday necklace just for us! Stay tune for our interview with this talented lady.

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Fresh Arrivals: Accessories for You and Your Home
5.27.2015

We love introducing under the radar lines from abroad. We love Dutch design and delighted to introduce the beautiful watches by Amsterdam-based Cluse watches. And we love the versatility and beauty of these hammam towels from UK-based Bohemia Design. They're great for home, beach, picnic, used as a shawl and an ideal companion for this travel season.

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Hackwith Design House X Vuela Collaboration
5.15.2015

We're excited to present our first collaboration with the wonderful Minnesota-based clothing line, Hackwith Design House. Lisa Hackwith created the ideal dress that showcases our love for simple and versatile design. This Vuela dressfeatures a clean slightly structured silhouette with unexpected details and a timeless color. It's easy to wear and transitions from day to night easily while perfect...

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
4.30.2015

Mother's Day is around the corner and we have pretty finds for your special lady. Just in time for Mother's Day, enjoy 15% OFF all orders with code: LUVSPRING . Whether it's jewelry, home goods or accessories, here are some of our fresh picks for moms:

Shop Vuela:

Bookhou Tote and storage box / Naoko Ogawa Necklace / Tarin Thomas Earrings / Kuppers & Wuytens Bag / Ma Poesie Scarf / Studio Joo cerami...

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Textile Love: New Scarves from Ma Poesie
4.23.2015

I featured Paris-based accessories line Ma Poesie on this blog a while back, so we couldn't be more excited to be adding this undiscovered gem to our shop. Designed and founded by Elsa Poux, her line of scarves and stationary features unique composition of colors and pattern inspired by different cultures, nature and the arts. I'm always excited to see the prints and color combinations she designs...

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New Arrivals: Spring/Summer Clothing
4.13.2015

We're thrilled to add to our limited offering of apparel each season. Like our accessories and homewares, we're drawn to pieces that are beautiful and versatile. We hope they'll become closet staples for your modern wardrobe. We've restocked the stunning simple pieces from San Francisco-based line First Rite Clothing. And we're thrilled to introduce the elevated basics by designer Elizabeth Hudson...

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Tapestry Weaving by Maryanne Moodie
4.02.2015

We're so proud to present our latest collaboration with the sweet and amazing textile artist and weaver Maryanne Moodie. Inspired by my home state of California's desert landscape, the pieces combine a beautiful neutral palette and desert tones with gorgeous textures. Hailing from Australia and currently based in Brooklyn, Maryanne divides her time between crafting beautiful weavings, developing...

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Fresh Picks: Leather Goods + Jewelry
3.24.2015

New arrivals for spring!We're thrilled to add the stunning utilitarian piece from Finnish line Month of Sundays: a backpack for your daily trek or travel to a far-flung destination. And new to our shop!We're proud to add the gorgeous jewelry collection from New York-based label Sayaka Davis.

Backpack Lifestyle photo by Susanna Vento

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New Arrivals: Kuppers & Wuytens Leather Goods
2.25.2015

We're excited to introduce the beautifully made handbags from under-the-radar line Kuppers & Wuytens. Based in Belgium, Jan Kuppers and Karen Wuytens are the designers behind this line of accessories, jewelry and home goods. They use the qualities of materials and specific processing techniques in their design, resulting in pure no-nonsense objects for man and environment. Featuring simple clean...

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Fashion Love: Elissa McGowan
2.05.2015

Another amazing collection from our friends down under!It's wonderful to discover the beautiful collection by Australian designer Elissa McGowan. Combining beautiful fabrics and exquisite tailoring, she's managed to balance structured tailoring with easy flowing sillouhettes. After graduating from the Fashion Design Studio in Sydney, she launched her first collection in 2013. Fusing her interest...

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Design Love: Hunting and Narud
2.02.2015

What cool jars! The first thought that came to mind when I first saw the apex tables by London-based design studio, Hunting and Narud. The Norwegian-born design duo Amy Hunting and Oscar joined forces to design objects and spaces that have a strong spatial impact. I love how they use of a variety materials in their line of furniture and objects. The design studio creates products in a range of...

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New Arrivals from Forma Jewelry
1.21.2015

We love showcasing under the radar lines and the works of hard to find designers. Designed and created by Galit Barak, we're happy to introduce Forma, a collection of modern minimalist jewelry designs. I've been looking for the perfect drop or dangling earrings and came across her simple yet elegant designs. Inspired by nature urban landscapes and mechanisms, she crafts jewelry that integrates...

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Coats, coats, and more coats!
1.06.2015

Happy New Year!Hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I spent some time up north over the holidays for a little getaway vacation. It was a little chilly (ok for a Southern Cal girl!) and made me want to invest in a great coat. It may not be coat weather here in San Diego right now since it's warmed up again, but just can't resist adding these beautiful coats in my closet wishlist. I'm especially...

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Holiday Decor Favorites
12.22.2014

With Christmas just a few days away, it may seem hectic with all the preparations and last minute shopping. As a dose of calm and inspiration and since we're keeping our decor simple and easy this year, I'm loving all the simple holiday decorations around the web getting me ready for all the festivities.

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The Gift Edit: Sharing beautiful objects
12.15.2014

Just wanted to share some last minute beautiful gift ideas for the design enthusiast:
Oji Masanori brass coaster / Jacqueline Klassen ring cones / Chris Earl wood tray / Leah Ball plate /
Romy Northover vase / Bookhou storage box / Yoko Ozawa tea pot / Shino Takeda tea cup / Nancy Straughan Pillow Cover / Silvia Song Cherry Bowl

And for the accessories lover? We got you covered whether they're...

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Vuela Boutique Fall/Winter Lookbook Part 2
11.28.2014

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends! Like our "about" section says, our goal is to find beauty and inspiration in the world around us even in the simple everyday things at home or in our travels. And here at Vuela, we offer lifestyle products that are beautiful in its simplicity and craftsmanship, while functional at heart and useful for everyday living.

Part 2 of...

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Vuela Boutique Fall/Winter Lookbook Part 1
11.26.2014

We are so thrilled to present our very first Vuelalookbook this season! The stunning images feature our beautiful women and lifestyle products from jewelry, apparel, accessories to home goods. Whether for your home, work, travel and everything in between, our thoughtfully curated pieces are beautiful in simplicity and construction. They're designed to keep up with you no matter where the day takes...

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New Arrivals: Textiles by Nancy Straughan
11.20.2014

As our collection of home goods continues to grow, I'm always on a hunt for beautiful textiles. We're excited to introduce the textile goods by London-based Nancy Straughan! Established in 2013, Nancy creates her own unique range of organic printed fabrics and turns them into functional beauties as personal or home accessories. Each pattern is printed using eco-friendly inks onto ethically sourced...

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Ceramic Love: Romy Northover Ceramics
11.13.2014

There's no hiding it!I have such a weakness for all thing ceramics. And we're so proud to add the modern stunning ceramics by Brooklyn-based ceramicist Romy Northover. Her line of ceramics Studio No. has been a favorite with simple shapes and beautiful textures and glazes. We collaborated with her this season to craft some functional ceramics- a spoon rest for your hardworking kitchen tools....

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Fashion Love: Sayaka Davis
11.06.2014

While I do love the sunshine and beach weather (it was in the 80s again today and it's Nov!), sometimes it's just nice to throw on a fall ensemble and bask in the glory of sweater weather. I know it's always greener on the other side, but after seeing the new Sayaka Davis Fall collection, I just want to wear all her beautiful modern knits. The label was launched in 2012 by the designer, Sayaka...

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Fall Arrivals: Ellen Truijen Bags
10.30.2014

I'm always super excited to share the gorgeous leather bags by shop favorite Dutch designer Ellen Truijen. Introducing her deluxe tote bags -the ultimate leather tote for work, play and everything in between. Plus we've restocked her classics along with small leather goods this fall season. Loving all the beautiful wallets! And check out our interview with Ellen as well as travel tips for her...

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Design Love: Hubsch Interior
10.16.2014

Minimalist coziness and comfort came to mind when I came across the new collection by Danish interior and design company Hubsch. With a company motto "Where the Happiness lives", it would be delightful to be surrounded by their new Occasion 2014 collection-so beautiful in its simplicity with dose of texture and warmth.

Lookbook images from Hubsch

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Ceramic Love: Fall Arrivals from New Ceramicists
10.07.2014

I have such a weakness for ceramics and couldn't resist adding more of them this fall. We're thrilled to introduce new pieces from some amazing international ceramic artists in Vuela. Featuring simple shapes and organic texture, we're proud to introduce the functional wares by Melbourne-based Japanese potter Yoko Ozawa. Her tea pots are collectibles and make a wonderful addition to your treasured...

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Art by Jessica Bell
9.30.2014

I came across Canadian artist Jessica Bell's work via Pinterest and was instantly drawn to her use of colors and geometric forms. She integrates different media from textiles, paint to paper to create a diverse body of work. The textures and materials used bring both a visual and tactile experience. My favorites though are her collage-like pastel creations.

All images from Jessica Bell

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Fashion Love: Diarte
9.16.2014

Although it feels anything but fall here at home and definitely not sweater weather, I'm still coveting the new collection by Spanish label Diarte. Founded in 2010 by designer Ana Diarete, the line is known for its elevated knits (with beautiful textures and prints!), quality materials and clean tailoring. Committed to sustainability and local production, the entire collection is designed and...

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Design Love: Tuckbox
9.02.2014

We're finally back from our holiday and time to catch up on all things beautiful around the net. I discovered the Melbourne-based studio, Tuckbox, a while back and couldn't be more excited to share their contemporary furniture designs. The studio is a family business run by brothers Dan and Ant De Groot along with Dan's wife Prue and emphasizes a journey of creativity and experimentation while...

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Fashion Love: Wrk-shp
7.31.2014

Imagine my excitement when I discovered the nautical inspired collection by multi-disciplinary studio Wrk-shp. The studio is run by architect Ryan Upton and architect-turned-fashion designer, Airi Isoda. One part clothing line and the other part product design, the brand offers simple modern objects for the home, clutches and of course the clothes. The Spring/Summer 14 collectionfeatures simple...

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Design Love: deVol
7.28.2014

They maybe known for building beautiful and quality bathroom and kitchen interiors, but I''m drawn to British design company deVol's amazing range of wooden accessories for the home. Rustic meets modern simplicity, I want them all! All bespoke kitchens, interiors and bathrooms including furniture are all designed and built in Leicestershire, England.

All images via deVol

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Summer Sale
7.21.2014

Our Summer Sale has started with more discounted items added for the home and accessories. 1) Slow Studio ceramics 2) Month of Sundays Bag 3)Young Frankk Cuff 4)Emdal Colorknit Scarf 5) Naoko Ogawa Necklaces 6)Ellen Truijen Bag

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Summer Arrivals: Rope Vessels by Gemma Patford Legge
7.11.2014

We're excited to introduce these beautiful yet practical rope vessels by Australian designer/maker Gemma Patford Legge. Each piece is hand-made and hand-painted at her Melbourne studio with lovely colors or if you're in the mood... a more neutral palette. They're great as a catch-all and storage basket for all the loose items around your home, office or studio. Plus they look so pretty perched on...

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Summer Arrivals: Introducing New Labels We Love
6.26.2014

It may be summertime...time to slow down and relax, but we've been busy adding some lovely pieces from new labels and makers in our shop. Whether you wear, carry or use them, these designs are as functional as they're beautiful. And we're excited to add a new category in our shop. I couldn't resist these pretty handmade clogs from Finland this season by hard-to-find label Terhi Polkki. They go...

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Textile Love: Hopewell
6.24.2014

My love for textiles continues with the discovery of Hopewell textiles, a design workshop created by Eliza Kenan and Claire Oswalt. It's wonderful to see the modern interpretation of the traditional craft of quilting in their colorful collection ( made in my hometown of LA!)...worthy not just as a cozy comfy wrap but as a wall hanging.

All images from Hopewell

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A Bag + an Outfit
6.18.2014

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There's nothing like classic staples that you can reach for season after season...like a pair of perfect fitting skinny jeans, classic white shirt and a versatile bag. Whether worn with flats, heels, boots, this ensemble always looks effortless whether you dress it up or down. Aptly name the 24 Hours Bag, this Ellen Truijen hard-working everyday bag is the perfect accessory for this...

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Fashion Love: Berenik
6.10.2014

I'm completely enamored by the modern tailoring (simple unadorned cuts) , limited color palette (love the black/creams/greys) and innovative prints of the spring/summer collection by Swiss label Berenik. The pieces from the line make wearing shorts comfy with a cool sophisticated edge.

According to the label:"We developed the printed fabrics for this collection based on photographs of the...

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Father's Day Gift Ideas
6.09.2014

With Father's Day around the corner, we have some wonderful gift ideas! Whether he loves to cook or he's a design enthusiast, here are some beautiful pieces for Dad to enjoy.

Workaday Handmade Tumblers / Cold Picnic Watch / Studiopatro Tea Towel / Magnus Lundstrom Walnut Spice Mill / Oji Masanori Brass Bottle Openers

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Design Love: Lighting by Allied Maker
6.04.2014

Now that we're on Instagram, one of my favorite things about this platform is truly discovering amazing designers...and you just get sucked into some of the inspiring feeds. One of my recent favorite finds is the work by talented Ryden Ruzzo of Allied Maker, a contemporary lighting design studio. Whether crafting desk, wall or pendant lighting, they've integrated beautiful materials from wood,...

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Textile Love: Woven Tapestries by Maryanne Moodie
5.27.2014

I'm thrilled to discover the beautiful textile work by Brooklyn-based Australian maker Maryanne Moodie. Utilizing the traditional craft of weaving, her gorgeous woven tapestries have been featured in many design blogs from Design Files to Design Sponge. I may be little late in the game, but nevertheless in awe of her inspiring work in creating such beautiful wall hangings. She started this...

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Fashion Love: Kaarem
5.21.2014

I definitely go through phases in terms of style and clothing. While I do love feminine prints for the warm season, there's nothing like a block of color in a neutral palette. I'm all about comfort and ease especially in this heat. The easy fit of a tunic is always a go-to shape for me. So I was thrilled to come across the stunning collection by emerging Vietnamese label Kaaremwith its classic...

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Design by Akiko Kuwahata
5.13.2014

There's nothing like the use of natural material for its texture and beauty to create functional accessible products for daily life. And that's just the approach to design that Japanese born Denmark-based Akiko Kuwahata undertakes to create furniture and objects. Plus she uses one of my favorite materials for its warmth and texture-wood! She uses this versatile materialto create beautiful...

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New Arrivals: Tarin Thomas Jewelry
5.08.2014

We're delighted to now offer the New York-based jewelry line Tarin Thomasincluding our collaboration with jewelry designer Kylie Nakao. I was looking for jewelry featuring beautiful stones to add to our shop and was drawn to her use of beautifully cut stones in classic settings and precious metals. Featuring a timeless minimalist design yet with a modern sophisticated edge, her stunning...

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Design Love: Ensomono
5.05.2014

I always love to discover new design and creations and was thrilled to have Fabian introduce me to his amazing collection of beautifully designed objects, Ensomono. Working with amazing skilled craftsmen throughout Europe, Belgian designer Fabian Franzenfounded this design label in 2012. Enso means "circle", mono means "object" in Japanese language or is associated with "one" or single" in most...

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