Interior designer and lifestyle expert Kristan Cunningham- one of the most recognized faces of HGTV, where her show Design on a Dime is must-see TV to all DIY enthusiasts- is the founder of Hammer & Spear, a residential design firm and retailer of vintage finds located in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles- where designer driven clothing and furniture stores are on the rise. Her partner in this venture also happens to be her husband, Scott Jarrell, where he serves as project manager to her space planning and overall conceptualization. As self described builders and hunters of lovely goods, Cunningham and Jarrell collect pieces by notable designers and manufacturerers as well as foraging through upscale flea markets in the South, and have created a sort of general store that evokes a 1950’s hunting lodge, while the interior could easily double as a perfectly styled Dwell magazine cover.
A purveyor of brands such as LA’s Archer Air Superiority, London-based Merchant & Mills, Ordinary Evelyn’s apple butter and even Shepard Fairey designed playing cards- for your poker nights- Hammer & Spear conveys the image of living beautifully and comfortably, at affordable prices. If its apothecary, artisanal home and pantry goods, or perhaps 24 karat gold Karl Springer chairs for your dining table you are seeking, this destination of rugged splendor is worth investigating. Cunningham has been tapped as the designated lifestyle expert to The Rachael Ray Show, The Early Show, and The Talk, where she shares her flair for design with all. And now you can take a drive downtown and check it out for yourself. www.hammerandspear.com
