New for the season
The Holiday Collection
Hand-painted holiday patterns on phone cases, Kindle cases and woven blankets, made to be given.
Hand-painted in North Carolina
Heirloom patterns for everyday things
Inspired by walks in nature, historical pattern making, and a touch of nostalgia. Every design begins as a painting by Taylor.
From the pattern archive
Every pattern has a story
- No. 01 ThicketCream and pink florals climbing over rich burgundy.Shop Thicket
- No. 02 WallflowerOld-house wallpaper, painted and made portable.Shop Wallflower
- No. 03 Evening StarOne of the oldest quilt blocks around, named for the sky.Shop Evening Star
- No. 04 BeehiveVines climbing, hives hanging, bees moving through.Shop Beehive
How a pattern is made
From painting to pattern
Each design starts as a painting by Taylor, a bouquet, a quilt block, a creature in a garden. Then it is repeated, piece by piece, into a pattern for the things you carry and keep.
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The painting
Every design begins as a painting by Taylor in her North Carolina studio.
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The pattern
The painting is repeated into a pattern. Wallflower became old-house wallpaper, small bouquets climbing narrow stripes.
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Made to be used
Printed in the US and made to order, on cases and blankets meant for everyday life.
Art prints
Little portraits for the wall
Hand-painted portraits in painted gilt frames, the way keepsakes used to be.
In Their Words
“I am super clumsy and this phone case has already held up so well! It has very much so exceeded my expectations. It is both super cute and super durable.”
“It’s beautiful but it’s also sturdy. I like the magnetic backing that helps the cover stay open when reading, and the handle makes holding it so much easier. This is the best kindle case I’ve ever had.”
“This is the perfect blanket that brings such character to a space. A blanket that keeps you warm and is a work of art is hard to find.”
“This is sooooooo cute and the perfect fall cottage vibe! I got the matching phone case and literally just love staring at the art. Also??? Insanely high quality!!! I'm about to be an addicted customer lol”
The maker
Founded in 2015 by self-taught artist Taylor Mahlke, Pen+Pillar is known for designs that transform everyday items into works of art. Each design tells a story, blending timeless influences with a modern sense of charm.
