{"id":566925,"date":"2025-02-17T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=566925"},"modified":"2025-02-11T13:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:32:11","slug":"sip-in-style-with-helen-levi-x-kismets-matching-mugs-dog-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/sip-in-style-with-helen-levi-x-kismets-matching-mugs-dog-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"Sip in Style With Helen Levi x Kismet\u2019s Matching Mugs + Dog Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"
Matching with our dogs isn\u2019t a groundbreaking concept \u2013 there\u2019s no shortage of leashes, beds, and even actual outfits we can choose from to coordinate with our interior and personal styles. But matching homewares? Now that\u2019s a fresh idea, brought to life by dog-loved brand Kismet<\/strong><\/a> and Brooklyn-based ceramicist Helen Levi<\/strong><\/a>. Together, they\u2019ve crafted a limited-edition collection<\/a> of mugs for humans and dog bowls for their four-legged friends, each featuring Kismet\u2019s signature color palette and Levi\u2019s distinctive swirls. No two pieces are alike \u2013 just like your dog.<\/p>\n The idea started when Michael Ventura, Kismet\u2019s President and Chief Brand Officer, approached Levi, whom he had known for years. The idea immediately resonated with Levi. \u201cI had my beloved dog Billy for ten years before he passed away, so I think Michael knew I\u2019m a supreme dog lover,\u201d Levi shared. \u201cI love the idea of matching your pup and think all dog owners can relate to wanting to share with your best friend.\u201d<\/p>\n The designs for the collection drew inspiration directly from Kismet\u2019s packaging, featuring organic shapes and playful colors \u2013 elements Levi knows well (\u201cSwirls, chunky shapes, etc; it\u2019s in my wheelhouse!\u201d). True to her signature style, Levi\u2019s process is hands-on and intuitive. \u201cI don\u2019t tend to sketch things out,\u201d she explained. \u201cI have to try it and see the finished piece before I know if it\u2019s working.\u201d This experimental approach resulted in beautifully unique pieces with a mix of color-blocked and twirled patterns. To accurately capture the various details of each mug, Levi sent multiple photos of the same mug to the Kismet team for feedback. When two team members happened to pick opposite sides of the same mug as their favorite, it was truly a kismet moment.<\/p>\n The mugs<\/a> retail for $64 (currently on sale for $44.80), while the dog bowls<\/a> are available in small ($72, on sale for $50.40) and large ($84, on sale for $58.80) sizes. As if this collab couldn\u2019t get any better, a portion of every purchase benefits Kismet Cares, supporting causes like Project Street Vet, which provides free veterinary care to the pets of unhoused people, and Paws for Life, a rehabilitation program pairing rescue dogs from local shelters with incarcerated individuals who help provide obedience training.<\/p>\n If the thought of sipping your morning coffee while your dog enjoys breakfast in matching ceramics sounds delightful, this collection might just be what you never knew you needed.<\/p>\n
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