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clara bee's avatar

THIS interview is incredible. Shae!! I love your journey! I love that you’ve let life take you wherever brings you joy.

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

She's an inspiration!

Morgan Witte Taylor's avatar

I love this! Totally agree with her sentiment that both joy and functionality are key. The things in my house that are lacking one or the other (or really, especially if they are lacking the joy) end up not sticking around permanently. And wow Shae, the Groove Tubes literally couldn't be cooler! Coincidentally, we introduced my 3 year old to the concept of lava lamps about a week ago and she has become OBSESSED so I am now going to stalk your website for the next release!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Yes!! That would make the coolest childhood bedroom of all time.

Natalia Herrera's avatar

Such a cool apartment!! Woooooww

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Her space feels amazing the second you walk into it!

The Purple Penguin's avatar

This was such a cool story! So glad Shae has found something that brings joy! Will be waiting intently on the mid-June release

zi with a sharp z's avatar

I just really love people who do weird stuff

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

The dreamers and the makers!

T.M. West's avatar

This gives me such nostalgia ✨

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Right? She's made a decor tradition her own.

Olivia Wickstrom's avatar

Wow wow wow, how fun to see the behind the scenes workings of a creative process like this! I have never even considered chord covers, but now want them for all of my appliances!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

I got one for behind the TV and it looks like my TV has a little scrunchie now!

Olivia Wickstrom's avatar

Omg wait i love this.

Deavon's avatar

As someone who has been hoping to snag a Groove tube for sometime now this interview was very much a need as I was curious about the behind the scenes. I always assumed the Groove Tubes were made from clay. I was totally shocked when I read concrete casting and watched you followed her to her kitchen counter. That was cool to watch/read. Also, I am in love with the re-imagining of design dive. It's nice to not only see the amazing work/process of Shae's Groove Tubes but the way this was captured felt as if we were invited in to her world.

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Wishing you a Groove Tube in the next drop! I'll be in line too!

Thank you for your encouragement. It makes me so happy to know you like the new structure!

Christina Harp's avatar

Love this creativity and decision to forge a new path and do what you love!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

She is a wonder!

Ved's avatar
May 29Edited

This feels like divine timing because I've been itching for a lava lamp! How perfect!!!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

May the exact right groove tube find you!

Darci Tooley's avatar

love this!! such a creative modern twist on a nostalgic classic!!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Shae really made it her own.

danniby's avatar

I am beyond inspired with the art but also by just the curtains revealing the hallway! How fun and what a delightful person/artist

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Right!? The word "delightful" is absolutely correct.

Connor O’Brien's avatar

We love Mooshu. This was so great!!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

Sweet, sweet Mooshu.

Christian Reyes's avatar

I could feel childhood nostalgia wash over me. I forgot how *cool* I thought lava lamps were, and the reminder of that (now knowing I denied myself so much joy over the years) has renewed my desire to buy one.

I love the texture of Shea's art studio, and I appreciate the effort that goes into making so many hand-made pieces, pieces with stories. It feels authentic and conducive to a creative process. There are lots for me to think about as I revamp my living space.

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

They are the absolute coolest. They were then — they are now!