Wallpapers from Brett Design pack serious punch
Take one look at Brett Beldock's dramatic wallpaper, and it's no surprise to learn the New York-based interior and product designer has a background in fashion. In fact, an eye...
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Designer Pierre Charpin’s whimsical minimalism at Maison & Objet
Pierre Charpin was recently named the 2017 designer of the year for Maison & Objet, the pre-eminent home furnishings show held in Paris in January and September. A selection of...
Ikea’s new PS 2017 collection targets young urban dwellers
A self-watering planter. A foldable love seat. A collapsible metal storage unit made of galvanized steel. These are just a few of the more than 50 super-functional items from Ikea's...
Long-eared owls flock to Chicago in unusual irruption
An atypically high number of long-eared owls have swooped into Chicago this winter, their presence recorded by birders in birding databases and everyday residents on social media. According to various...
Unexpectedly beautiful stool made of wooden offcuts and resin
Eco-friendly furniture-making has come a long way in recent years, with aesthetics increasingly catching up to ethics. No longer, it seems, do pieces created via sustainable practices have to compromise...
Michigan-made pottery caters to beer lovers
Artisanal ceramics are so ubiquitous these days that finding and purchasing a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece — whether a mug, vase, bowl or planter — is as easy as clicking around...
Pantone announces Greenery as 2017 color of the year
How much stock do you place in Pantone's color of the year selection? We always find it fascinating to hear what the Pantone Color Institute — having gathered representatives from...
Charge multiple devices in orderly style
A new multi-device charging station is like the Danny Tanner of tech-related clutter. We're referring, of course, to the "Full House" dad's penchant for tidying up — not his awkward...
Anna Kendrick’s memoir: a simple song, pitch perfect
Being a likable, down-to-earth celebrity and writing a likable, down-to-earth memoir is, to borrow one of Anna Kendrick's favorite expressions, a fool's errand. The internet is peppered with posts such...
What to know before painting your walls black
Would you paint the walls of your home black? A bedroom? Living room? Powder room? We're not talking blackish brown, as in bistre or chocolate. Or dark gray, a la...