Placewords - Our Blog — Sea Ranch

"Worth dropping into for the modern design lover." - DesignMilk

Design Milk Travels to… The Sea Ranch "The store hints of the next chapter of The Sea Ranch, one honoring the region’s storied..past, but also looking toward a future inviting new figures..."

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Get to Know the Nychair X, a Placewares Favorite

What's our #1 seller at Placewares? The Nychair X! Made in Japan and the winner of multiple design awards, the Nychair comes in both a standard and rocking version, four different colors, and with or without an optional ottoman. Bring home the perfect chair for today's home!

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Spring Fever!

Spring Has Sprung at Placewares! This is one of our favorite times on the North Coast. The whales are running, the seals are pupping, and the wildflowers are blooming. We also love the longer days and the warming (and drying) weather, which means more outdoor time: beachcombing, hiking, maybe a return to the tennis court, sunset watching and definitely gardening for the green thumbs among us. If you’ve got one, we recommend our Smart Scissors Pruner, sourced for our Made in Japan show last year and now a mainstay in the shop. The rust-proof blade makes it easy to trim...

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