If you’re getting the itch to redecorate, IKEA is making it a little easier, and better for the planet, too. The Swedish flatpack company recently announced that customers can now head over to 33 store locations across the United States and sell back gently-used furniture in exchange for credit. What’s more, the furniture will be … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Nailing down the perfect sleep setup for yourself has its own challenges. But add the ideal night’s sleep of another person to the process and, suddenly, you find yourself in a rabbit hole of research searching for anything … Read more
I can’t remember exactly when I first saw a visibly mended garment, but I know that it was a pair of patchworked jeans created by textile artist Katrina Rodabaugh, the author of “Make Thrift Mend” and “Mending Matters.” There was something about those hand-stitched denim patches that struck a chord. I tried my own hand … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
Archtober Festival 2021 is well underway, New York City‘s annual architecture and design festival that’s now in its eleventh year. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with over 70 partners and sponsors, the festival celebrates all things architectural design in NYC, and beyond. This year, Archtober features a range of in-person and virtual … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
Austria-based furniture designer Ivana Steiner created a stand-alone zero-waste kitchen that can be installed in any space. After conducting field research, putting together a zero-waste focus group, and talking to local Vienna shopkeepers and customers, Steiner crafted a unit that is easy to use and fits a zero-waste lifestyle. The island unit, which can be … Read more
Bristol, UK-based design engineers Martin Keane and Andrew Flynn have created a planter so sustainable, it could outlive its owner. Called POTR Pots, the planter is said to have a CO2 footprint roughly 100 times smaller than its ceramic or concrete counterparts, thanks to its eco-friendly design. They launched in 2019 and quickly sold its … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more