Mid-century modern, Eames-era, circa 1950-70s – there are plenty of names for the current “it” style o…
Furniture
Flocking to Eco Nesting Tables
Small table sets of three are my favorite occasional tables for feathering my own nest. These tables can divide and conq…
In Search of the Perfect Desk
It’s out there, somewhere. And I will find it. It’s a desk that fits me perfectly, that encourages me to sit…
From Thailand With Love: Mango Wood Vases
Saifon Lertromyanant grew up in a small village in Thailand watching her father create beautiful designs on the furnitur…
Reader Poll: Rustic or Rubbish?
To escape summer’s heat, you’ve been spending more weekend afternoons lounging out on your veranda with a gl…
Jens Praet’s One Day Paper Waste
And not a day too late. We’ve seen all kinds of stuff made from recycled trash. Some of it, very cool. Some of it,…
Island Girl Salvage
As easy and cheap as brands like IKEA may be, I’m just not that kind of gal. I’m the one who heads straight …
Fred Segal Dips Gingerly into Green Turf
In the current economic climate of massive corporate lay-offs and gas prices nearing $5 a gallon, it would seem risky to…