FRANK & EILEEN: As the co-founders of Saffron + Poe, an artisan home goods shop and design studio in Mill Valley, you must travel a ton. What inspired you both to get out there and find the incredible maker communities we see represented in your business?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: Having discovered the beauty and soul of handmade crafts and traditional techniques in our travels in Asia & Europe, we co-founded Saffron + Poe to uplift artisan communities abroad and spread the joy of thoughtful design.
Johanna is photographed wearing Mary Famous Denim in Black. Fiona is wearing Eileen Famous Denim in our Classic Blue Tattered wash and Kinsale in White.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: Having discovered the beauty and soul of handmade crafts and traditional techniques in our travels in Asia & Europe, we co-founded Saffron + Poe to uplift artisan communities abroad and spread the joy of thoughtful design.
Johanna is photographed wearing Mary Famous Denim in Black. Fiona is wearing Eileen Famous Denim in our Classic Blue Tattered wash and Kinsale in White.
FRANK & EILEEN: As the co-founders of Saffron + Poe, an artisan home goods shop and design studio in Mill Valley, you must travel a ton. What inspired you both to get out there and find the incredible maker communities we see represented in your business?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: Having discovered the beauty and soul of handmade crafts and traditional techniques in our travels in Asia & Europe, we co-founded Saffron + Poe to uplift artisan communities abroad and spread the joy of thoughtful design.
Johanna is photographed wearing Mary Famous Denim in Black. Fiona is wearing Eileen Famous Denim in our Classic Blue Tattered wash and Kinsale in White.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: Having discovered the beauty and soul of handmade crafts and traditional techniques in our travels in Asia & Europe, we co-founded Saffron + Poe to uplift artisan communities abroad and spread the joy of thoughtful design.
Johanna is photographed wearing Mary Famous Denim in Black. Fiona is wearing Eileen Famous Denim in our Classic Blue Tattered wash and Kinsale in White.
F&E: Do you both feel like your interiors aesthetic informs your individual personal style? What are your favorite go-to pieces?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: We both love relaxed California casual style for interiors, which is very much reflected in our personal style! Our Saffron + Poe uniform usually consists of casual but refined jeans and button-ups—we especially love Barry and a denim Kinsale because they're simple yet elevated pieces that feel timeless and classic.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: We both love relaxed California casual style for interiors, which is very much reflected in our personal style! Our Saffron + Poe uniform usually consists of casual but refined jeans and button-ups—we especially love Barry and a denim Kinsale because they're simple yet elevated pieces that feel timeless and classic.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available.
F&E: Do you both feel like your interiors aesthetic informs your individual personal style? What are your favorite go-to pieces?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: We both love relaxed California casual style for interiors, which is very much reflected in our personal style! Our Saffron + Poe uniform usually consists of casual but refined jeans and button-ups—we especially love Barry and a denim Kinsale because they're simple yet elevated pieces that feel timeless and classic.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: We both love relaxed California casual style for interiors, which is very much reflected in our personal style! Our Saffron + Poe uniform usually consists of casual but refined jeans and button-ups—we especially love Barry and a denim Kinsale because they're simple yet elevated pieces that feel timeless and classic.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available.
F&E: Do you have any words of wisdom for women looking to start their own businesses?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: If you find something you are passionate about, just take the plunge and do it! And then, if you want it to succeed, love it, live it, and breathe it! For us, having a very compatible friendship and a strong partnership was key. It is so helpful to have someone as invested in the business as you are to bounce ideas, divide and conquer with.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available. Fiona is wearing Northern Ireland in Sage.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: If you find something you are passionate about, just take the plunge and do it! And then, if you want it to succeed, love it, live it, and breathe it! For us, having a very compatible friendship and a strong partnership was key. It is so helpful to have someone as invested in the business as you are to bounce ideas, divide and conquer with.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available. Fiona is wearing Northern Ireland in Sage.
F&E: Do you have any words of wisdom for women looking to start their own businesses?
JOHANNA AND FIONA: If you find something you are passionate about, just take the plunge and do it! And then, if you want it to succeed, love it, live it, and breathe it! For us, having a very compatible friendship and a strong partnership was key. It is so helpful to have someone as invested in the business as you are to bounce ideas, divide and conquer with.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available. Fiona is wearing Northern Ireland in Sage.
JOHANNA AND FIONA: If you find something you are passionate about, just take the plunge and do it! And then, if you want it to succeed, love it, live it, and breathe it! For us, having a very compatible friendship and a strong partnership was key. It is so helpful to have someone as invested in the business as you are to bounce ideas, divide and conquer with.
Johanna is photographed wearing Eileen Casual Cotton in White and Kinsale in our 1977 wash, which is not currently available. Fiona is wearing Northern Ireland in Sage.
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