Archive - The Octet

March 2025

February 2025

January 2025

An Octet After the Fires

Some ways to help.

Jan 19 •

Hamish Robertson

A Recharged Octet

Look back, look forward, but also stand still and just look.

Jan 6 •

Hamish Robertson

December 2024

An Eye-catching Octet

What I save, crave, and take inspiration from.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet of Order and Kiosk

Eight links including paint, paste, and a Mac Plus.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

An Octet of Items, Objects, and Things

Eight things that have caught my eye this week.

Dec 2, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

November 2024

October 2024

An Octet For the Open Road

Part gift guide, part wish list, I've assembled eight metaphorical dashboard lights I'd check before heading out on the road. Plus: the first in a…

Oct 26, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

An Octet of Objects, Opportunities, and Oscillations

Sports, sounds, spines, and silk, bound by design.

Oct 18, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet: The Books Issue (Vol.1)

Printed works bound for my bedside table, if not already there.

Oct 11, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet: Wood You Rather…

Eight great grains, masters of millwork, and creative carpenters that have caught my eye lately.

Oct 4, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

September 2024

The Octet: Where I Source Affordable Art, Editions, and Prints

Eight recommendations for sourcing beautiful, unusual, and affordable works—new and old—for your walls.

Sep 27, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet: Touch, Exposure, Color, & Form

8 recommendations that have been woven, shaped, gripped, lit, and sat on. Plus, two new poster editions and an exclusive mix by Pete Kember, AKA Sonic…

Sep 19, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet: Back to School (for Adults)

This week's 8 takes span stationery to P.E. — because why should the children have all the fun? (Plus, a little exclusive from Spacemen 3's Sonic Boom.)

Sep 12, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

The Octet: 94 Hours in Portland, Oregon

Dispatches from my first time in the Pacific Northwest: great food, natural beauty, channeling Oasis, 12" records, and a 20" affogato.

Sep 5, 2024 •

Hamish Robertson

August 2024

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