Tea towels, hand towels and cloth napkins: choosing the fabric for the job
Strawberries for the kitchen, neon checks by the basin, or cotton napkins for the table. The sizes, fabrics and making details behind each choice.
Resources
Useful guides to what we make and what we carry: everyday clothes, good books, creative play, thoughtful gifts, and little things for home.
Small blanket or full-size throw: comparing size, pattern and care
A close-up of a strawberry won’t tell you how much sofa it covers. Compare the 30-by-40-inch blankets and 50-by-60-inch throws, then choose your fruit.
Choosing a knitted gift: scarf, personalized blanket and care details
A six-foot MAMA scarf, a little night sky, or a personalized checkerboard blanket: choosing a San Francisco-knit gift around the person who’ll receive it.
A journal, notebook or conversation deck: choosing the right format
Blank pages, a small daily journal, or a question to begin with: choosing a writing format that suits the way you—or the person receiving it—actually think.
Choosing a greeting card and writing a note that feels personal
What do you write after the front of the card has already said happy birthday? A few ways into personal birthday, thank-you, new-baby and holiday notes.
How to choose and use colorful wrapping-paper sheets
Three colorful sheets, one present, and a quick check before cutting. A practical way to wrap books and boxes, mix patterns, and save enough paper for next time.
How we upcycle kids clothing at Colorful Bunch
Existing jeans and shorts, a strawberry print, and the original fabric story kept intact. A look at the particular pieces we upcycle.
Are organic cotton graphic tees worth it for kids?
The cotton matters, and so does the drawing a child wants to wear. How we’d weigh material, fit, printing and price when choosing an everyday graphic tee.
How to dress kids for a day in San Francisco
Start with the places you plan to visit, then put together familiar clothes, an accessible extra layer and the spares your family uses.
French terry versus fleece for everyday kids wear
Start by turning the sweatshirt inside out. Then compare the fiber, fit and everyday details that matter beyond loops versus fuzz.