Erin LaRocque designs necklaces around minuscule flora, highlighting the overlooked beauty of weeds and small flowers. The Chicago jeweler laser-cuts oak frames to fit each plant before encasing it in resin.

Seattle native Katie Marks creates radiant mugs with hand-formed ceramic “crystals” and 22k gold luster. The self-taught artist began her career with a pottery wheel from Craigslist and a passion for clay. After apprenticing with a production potter, she now sells a whimsical line of crystalline cups, galaxy mugs, and rainbow vases.

Using real feathers and 100 percent silk, English company FeatherGameBirdsUK creates custom works of wearable art – from pins to fascinators to bow ties – for those looking to soar into formal events in style.

New York designers Kai Williams and Chen Chen make furniture and home accessories with a twist: Their Stone Fruit planters are cast from molds of actual avocados, melons, pineapples, and napa cabbage.

Following her preference for organic materials and a sculptural approach to design, Hungarian artist Flóra Vági folds, cuts, and paints in wood, paper, and metal to create enchanting objects that can be worn – or simply displayed.