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Wright, Whimsy & William Morris
Spring at the Museum Shop
May/June 2025
 Colorful, thematic pencil sets from Lit & Whimsy feature literary quotes for all ages, from Emily Dickinson’s poetry, The Secret Garden, and The Wizard of Oz. Or take hold of some history with the set “Banned Books: 19th Century, Banned Books: 20th Century.” |
 Beautiful faux leather bookmarks feature stunning designs from the Victoria & Albert Museum’s world-renowned design collection. Photo courtesy if USA |
 Ever-popular and influential Frank Lloyd Wright designs are available as puzzles, notecards, playing cards, drinking glasses, paint-by-number sets, and more. |
 These gorgeous journals, letter writing sets, and mini notebooks, many inspired by the joyful, nature-based works of William Morris, are from GBCC Ltd. They’re pictured here alongside a few of our other journal designs. All photos by Dean Glass unless otherwise noted |
Spring is here and so are exciting new treasures at the Marston House Museum Shop! Each season we bring in fresh finds that we think shoppers will love and that we hope will entice you to support SOHO’s preservation work while also enjoying timeless design.
Architect Irving J. Gill left Chicago for San Diego after working at the seminal architecture firm of Adler & Sullivan, where Frank Lloyd Wright was the chief draftsman. Our new items showcase some of Wright’s iconic designs, including the Avery Coonley Playhouse, Tree of Life, Waterlilies, and more, across various, high quality product lines. Culver's luxurious glassware, for example, reflects Wright's mastery of geometry and nature-inspired motifs, bringing architectural elegance into your home. Every purchase from our colorful, timeless collection supports the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's ongoing preservation efforts. Purchases not only doubly support historic preservation via the foundation and SOHO, but we also had a lot of fun curating these appealing, diverse products for you and the Wright lovers in your life.
A bit of a sensation for us has been the tremendous popularity of our kitchen towel collections. We feature both new designs from favorite companies and new artists each season. This spring we are delighted to introduce you to KAF Home and to expand our towel selection to dishcloths. These 100% cotton, printed, and biodegradable Swedish dishcloths in various Wright designs combine eco-friendliness and functionality with artistry.
We have worked with the always engaging Chronicle Books for over 20 years. Their contributions to our Wright collection include home entertainment favorites—like playing cards, puzzles, and paint-by-number sets—that also celebrate Wright's visionary aesthetic.
You must see our stationery collection! Those in the know already consider the Marston House Museum Shop San Diego’s go-to spot for thoughtful and beautiful greeting cards. Now, our selection has expanded with several new artisanal brands. GBCC Ltd. offers journals, letter writing sets, and mini notebooks inspired by the beloved works of William Morris, while Blueberry Road Cards brings uplifting mini magnets and greeting cards designed to brighten someone's day. We love these small gift ideas!
Literature enthusiasts will appreciate Lit & Whimsy's pencil sets featuring famous quotes from Frank L Baum, who wrote books in The Wizard of Oz series while staying at the Hotel del Coronado; Emily Dickinson; and other literary giants. These thoughtfully designed pencils make perfect companions for your favorite novel—or perhaps the one you're writing yourself.
Also, for your favorite book(s), find inspiration and pleasure in new high-quality faux leather bookmarks featuring colorful historic textile and wallpaper patterns from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s famed design collection. If you prefer metal bookmarks, we love the stained glass and bookcase themed markers from the whimsically named Sunshine and Ravioli. We offer delightful options for every type of reader.
Big news! Coming soon: Online Shopping! We're excited to announce that soon you’ll be able to browse and purchase from the Marston House Museum Shop via SOHO’s website (SOHOsandiego.org) through Shopify. Discover and buy special finds from our thoughtfully curated collections from the comfort of your home, or when on the go, on your preferred screen. Stay tuned for our launch announcement later this spring.
Come explore all of SOHO’s treasures Friday through Sunday 10am-4pm at the Marston House Museum Shop in the recently restored carriage house. SOHO members enjoy a 15% discount on all merchandise. Not a member yet? Join in person and receive your discount immediately!
Your purchase helps support SOHO's preservation efforts, including the restoration of the Marston House and its beautiful gardens and the Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Museum. We look forward to seeing you soon and to sharing our newest finds with you.
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