House & Hem is a gentle general store, emphasizing useful and beautiful everyday necessities. We focus on small-batch goods sourced mostly from New England, with a touch of Nordic brands mixed in as well. The "hem" in our name is Swedish for "home," and a reference to our founder's roots.
House & Hem is curated by Kari Molvar, a writer and former magazine editor who grew up in New England within a Scandinavian family. She studied art history and architecture, and has written two books on beauty and culture. Her taste skews toward the practical and stylish, with an appreciation for utilitian items that elevate daily life.