If, in some unexplained cosmic collision, the 1970’s smashed into 2025, the results would look something like this small shop on West 3rd Street in LA. Chay, filled with some of our favorite artisans, whose esthetic, we believe, is best described in our hypothetical time warp situation, is the ideal spot for a little summer home and closet update. Think incredible knits by Ryan Roche, artisan-made brass arm candy, and timeless home goods from Sweden’s Skultuna.

Whether we’re on the hunt for the perfect gift or simply looking to immerse ourselves in pure loveliness for a moment, shops like Chay provide us with that perfectly-curated immersion therapy we’re looking for. Owner, Chay Wike, has fit her world-traveling ways onto her shelves along with hints of her South African rocker parent’s roots. We love the shop’s vibe and asked Chay to share a few insights about life between it’s walls…