When my late grandmother lived in Brooklyn, I remember the mysterious chute in the trash room that would send whatever w…
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Party Saver: Convertible Cubes
These simple and sleek Convertible Wood cubes are the ultimate party saver. They match any decor, do double-duty as a ch…
Weaving in the Circle of the Sun
It takes the inhabitants of rural villages in Bolivian regions like Alto Plano or the Central Highlands two hours to wal…
Herding Pure Wool Shag
If you’re not allergy prone and are in need of some volume to warm up your chilly hardwood floors this winter, the…
Spread Some Lemongrass Love
The latest diffuser craze has everyone smelling up their spaces, but anyone with a sensitive snout best beware. There…
Serena & Lily Organic
I’m tickled pink that the Bay Area company Serena & Lily – which names its collections with offbeat girl…
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How Non-Toxic Are Your Branches
‘Tis the season to be frugal, but if you’re in the market for an artificial pine, go out on a limb and buy t…
Decline by Christian Rathbone
I have a major rug fetish, and no designer has impressed me more than the renowned Christian Rathbone. In fact, his work…