Gift Guides

Gift Guide: Under $100

2026-01-12
Exceptional design doesn’t require unlimited budgets. This guide features objects that demonstrate thoughtful design, quality materials, and honest craftsmanship—all under $100. These…
Gift Guides

Gift Guide: Minimalist

2026-01-11
Minimalism isn’t about owning less—it’s about choosing better. Minimalist objects share common traits: […] This guide features objects that embody these principles. […]…
Design Reviews

Arita Porcelain Coffee Cup: A Dialogue Between Traditional Craft and Modern Design

2026-01-10
Arita-yaki, a Japanese ceramic craft with 400 years of history, reveals a surprisingly modern sensibility when reinterpreted by contemporary designers. Today’s review features a coffee cup from…
Interviews

In Conversation: Mika Chen of Stone & Clay Studio

2026-01-10
Mika Chen runs a small ceramic studio in Portland, creating functional tableware that balances traditional techniques with contemporary minimalism. We spoke about material choices, production…
Gift Guides

Gift Guide: Travel-Friendly

2026-01-09
Great travel objects share key characteristics: […] This guide features objects that truly enhance travel, not just survive it. […] Price: $75 Material: 150gsm merino wool Sounds…
Design Reviews

Brass Desk Lamp: When Industrial Heritage Meets Contemporary Workspace

2026-01-08
In an era dominated by LED strips and minimalist aluminum fixtures, encountering a solid brass desk lamp feels like meeting an old friend. This piece, designed by a Brooklyn-based studio, reimagines…