One by One Flagship Showroom Is a Space for Resilience and Joy
Water holds memory, with modern representations steeped in human traditions surrounding the element. Purification, reflection, and even jubilation. The Kyiv, Ukraine, flagship showroom for fashion retailer One by One is mindfully crafted to tap into this phenomenon recalling the child-like spirit of joy and whimsy, which flows through a collective consciousness sharing the same fondness […]
This Modern Turntable Is a Monolith That Can Play on Its Side
Turntables are having a moment. Vinyl continues to see a massive resurgence, and with it, turntables have begun to diversify, both in form and function. One of the most striking new designs comes from Paris-based design studio Waiting For Ideas. Their latest creation, the PP-1, is a radical reimagining of the traditional turntable, combining extreme […]
Printworks Introduces Chess Set for New Yorker Centennial
To celebrate the New Yorker’s 100th anniversary, Swedish design brand PRINTWORKS is proud to present a chess set like no other – the limited edition CHESS NYC – The New Yorker x Printworks. A playful take on the game with illustrations conceived by regular contributor Christoph Niemann, pawns become taxis, the queen becomes the Statue […]
Leo Marmol Talks a Desert Getaway, Saltwater Fly Fishing + More
When architect and painter Leo Marmol was a student, he was an awkward and shy boy. His sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Laurie, had him give presentations to the class until he was more comfortable. His instructor not only helped young Leo gain self-confidence, he also sparked his love for learning beyond the standard curriculum. The Salk […]
Looking For Alternatives to Amazon and Target? Here Are Some That Might Better Align With Your Values
There’s been a ton of chatter in the first few months of 2025 regarding companies either leaning into or pulling away from their diversity, equity and inclusion programs—or DEI—that have been in place at the very least since 2020, but in some cases decades. There have been boycotts both ways, and while there is so […]
Winter Blooms Colorfully at Milwaukee Museum of Art
Even as winter’s grip lingers and many of us await spring’s warmth, vibrant signs of life are emerging at the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM). Over in Windover Hall, DRIFT’s latest installation, Meadow, transforms the atrium of the iconic Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion into a kinetic garden that defies the season. The studio, founded by Dutch […]
Backyard Updates: Plants, Plans, Big Trees And Bigger Gazebos
Very exciting stuff is happening in the “backyard” right now as we entered phase two of landscape construction (that we put off for a couple of years to save and learn). The main goals of this phase were outlined in this blog post, but essentially it was reducing the size of the sports court (for […]
RAINDROP by Junwoo Lim Captures the Power of Rainwater
Water is a precious resource, making up over 60% of the overall body mass of humans, and a sustaining source for most life. With the ability to cut rock, melt salt, and boil, it is the signature substance of Earth, our little blue dot. As it is a finite resource as well, and becoming more […]
A Quick River House Guest Bathroom Reveal
Welcome to a quick reveal of my brother’s guest bath which is small, cute, blue and right next to that new pink bedroom that we are obsessed with. Max Humphrey and I designed this together – starting almost 3 years ago when I was still in Arrowhead! He has the same tile in his bathroom, […]
Pixelated Fashion, Pop-Up Lamps, + More
1. Anrealage’s 2025/26 Screen-Changing Runway My fashion mantra for 2025: If it doesn’t slowly illuminate line by line, pixel by pixel, from the bottom up – I don’t want it! All jokes aside, Anrealage’s 2025/26 Autumn/Winter collection, Screen, had me completely mesmerized. Each painstakingly handcrafted garment features 10,000 multicolored LEDs stitched onto black canvas panels, […]