What happened to lounging on the floor? We did it as kids, coloring and playing games and snacking; I often wonder why w…
Green
The Eco-Friendly Ghost
Some of the pieces are hauntingly beautiful. Some a bit otherworldly. Either way, the green concept of Britain’s G…
A Bag By Way of the Boys
I love the glossy wood trays displaying colorful neckties you see when walking past the men’s department. If I wer…
Meditative Meals with Oryoki
Is your hectic schedule making you tense? The solution is simple: follow the example of the monks from Zen temples in th…
Ruffles Around the Edges
I can’t help but feel more like a girly-girl when my ridges have ruffles. Maybe that’s why the layered trim …
Shake, Take Two
Seasonings make your meals more appealing, so why shouldn’t they enhance your tabletop as well? With the ergonomic…
Garnish Your Floors and Warm Your Feet
While naked floors may have sufficed during the summer, the change in seasons calls for something a bit more cozy underf…
Chopstick Baskets: a Hit or a Miss?
It is estimated that restaurants discard billions of single-use chopsticks every year. Whenever I hear an astounding fig…