Porch & Press
A comparison of an Amazon egg chair and a Costco egg chair, highlighting the Amazon option as a better value during a sale.
Hearth & Home

Amazon's Egg Chair Offers Better Value Than Costco's Popular Model

The coveted Costco egg chair retails for $599.

Ingrid LarsonJune 25, 20263 min read
A giant 39-foot inflatable nightclub with LED lights and a sound system, set up for a party.
Hearth & Home

Prime Day's Wildest Deal: A 39-Foot Inflatable Nightclub

This Prime Day, shoppers could buy a 39-foot inflatable nightclub, complete with a sound system and LED lights, for $3,500, delivered directly to their door.

Ingrid Larson·3 min read
A modern electric kitchen composter on a countertop, showcasing its sleek design and the process of transforming food waste into compost.
Pantry & Table

Electric Kitchen Composters: What You Need to Know

The global household composters market, valued at USD 481.

Nora Haddad·2 min read
A luxury Shelter Island estate with a pool and private dock listed for sale, under a cloudy sky, symbolizing changing rental regulations.
Hearth & Home

Shelter Island holiday rental lists amid changing rules

Ingrid Larson·2 min
A modern Canopy Humidifier on a nightstand in a softly lit bedroom, contributing to a peaceful sleep environment.
Hearth & Home

Canopy Humidifier Boosts Sleep and Skin With 2.5L Tank

Ingrid Larson·4 min
Interior of a Kent DIY store transformed from hardware to housewares, showcasing new displays of candles, kitchenware, and home decor.
Hearth & Home

Kent England DIY store shifts from hardware to housewares

Ingrid Larson·4 min
A modern, minimalist Scandinavian shed with large windows, set in a tranquil backyard garden, perfect for a home office.
Hearth & Home

Amazon Sells Minimalist Scandi Sheds for Backyard Offices

Ingrid Larson·2 min
A beautifully curated gallery wall in a stylish room, featuring a balanced arrangement of art and decor with perfect spacing.
Hearth & Home

Designers Reveal Common Gallery Wall Mistakes to Avoid

Ingrid Larson·2 min
Interior of Joe Jonas's luxurious three-bedroom, four-bath Brooklyn condo in the Olympia building, Dumbo, with a view of the Manhattan skyline.
Hearth & Home

Joe Jonas Lists Brooklyn Condo for $6.75 Million

Ingrid Larson·2 min
Common milkweed seeds in a pot of soil with a monarch butterfly on a milkweed leaf in the background, representing the importance of seed germination for monarch conservation.
Gardens & Gatherings

Cold Stratify Common Milkweed Seeds for Successful Germination

Brandon Lee·2 min
A sterling silver snail-shaped whistle from Georg Jensen's 'At Play' collection displayed on a modern Danish wooden table, symbolizing new design directions.
Hearth & Home

Copenhagen design details wow Trend Report for 2026

Ingrid Larson·2 min
American travelers choosing charming local towns over traditional European destinations for their summer vacations.
Travel & Towns

Local Gems Surge as Travelers Retreat from Traditional US, Europe

Nora Haddad·3 min
Subterranean dining room on Martha's Vineyard designed to feel like an old French mountain cellar within a new home.
Hearth & Home

New Martha's Vineyard House Tells Story Through Architectural Design

Ingrid Larson·3 min
Exterior view of the grand Novogratz family mansion in West Village, New York City, illuminated at twilight.
Hearth & Home

Novogratz West Village Mansion Sells for $20.8M

Ingrid Larson·3 min
Hands excitedly searching through a digital shopping cart filled with discounted items, representing early Prime Day deals and summer sales.
Hearth & Home

June's Early Prime Day Deals: A Shopper's Guide

Ingrid Larson·3 min

Opinion & Editorial

Elderly master artisan's hands sculpting a clay idol, with a modern city skyline subtly visible in the background, representing the clash of tradition and modernity.
Makers & Craft

Master Artisans Awarded Lifetime Achievements Amidst Modernity's Erosion of Craft

Elijah Vance · Jun 25
A steaming tourtiere pie sits on a rustic wooden counter in a cozy Quebec City kitchen, evoking warmth and cherished family memories.
Travel & Towns

Quebec City food memories connect us to fathers

Nora Haddad · Jun 18
Diverse individuals celebrating regional heritage through art, symbolizing the powerful connection between local traditions and global expression.
Style & Society

Local traditions: A powerful force beyond culture

Charlotte Beaumont · Jun 6
A bountiful spread of diverse American regional dishes on a table, with ethereal historical figures present, symbolizing the preservation of culinary heritage.
Pantry & Table

American regional cuisines face erasure as popularity grows.

Nora Haddad · Jun 3
A luxurious Southern porch setup for a 'Bespoke Southern Charm' package, contrasting with the idea of authentic hospitality.
Style & Society

Southern hospitality's evolving definition means charm is now for sale.

Charlotte Beaumont · May 15

Analysis & Trends

A stark contrast between a large, commercial furniture exhibition hall and a small display of unique, handcrafted artisan furniture, emphasizing the dominance of mass-produced trends.
Makers & Craft

Furniture Exhibitions: Commercial Trends vs. True Craft

Elijah Vance · Jun 23
A rustic kitchen scene filled with fresh, colorful local produce, artisanal bread, and cheese, highlighting the bounty of Nova Scotia for home cooking.
Pantry & Table

The Rise of Locally Sourced Ingredients for Home Cooking in 2026

Nora Haddad · Jun 23
A dynamic collage representing diverse Fall 2026 US fashion trends, from Portland's urban foraging style to Miami's tropical glam, set against a backdrop of iconic American landscapes.
Style & Society

Top 9 Fall 2026 Regional Fashion Trends Across the United States

Charlotte Beaumont · Jun 21
A man explores a modern, curated menswear boutique in Southeast Asia, showcasing unique regional fashion.
Style & Society

Top Modern Menswear Shops in Southeast Asia

Charlotte Beaumont · Jun 20
A stylish backyard with a permeable patio, native plants, and comfortable seating, ideal for summer gatherings in 2026.
Gardens & Gatherings

Top 5 Backyard Design Trends for Summer Gatherings 2026

Brandon Lee · Jun 18
A romantic European-inspired garden featuring a repurposed church steeple, abundant flowers, and climbing vines, bathed in warm sunlight.
Gardens & Gatherings

Romantic, nostalgic designs lead 2026 summer home trend

Brandon Lee · May 30

Explainers

A beautifully landscaped backyard garden with comfortable seating and a water feature, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxation.
Gardens & Gatherings

How to Cultivate a Welcoming Garden for Summer Gatherings

Brandon Lee · Jun 21
Skilled artisan's hands shaping a ceramic bowl in a bustling, authentic marketplace, emphasizing genuine craftsmanship over mass production.
Goods & Finds

How to Identify Authentic Artisanal Goods

Elijah Vance · Jun 19
A pristine white hand towel neatly folded on a marble vanity in a sunlit Southern powder room, symbolizing attentive hospitality.
Style & Society

How Modern Southern Hospitality Etiquette Works: A 2026 Guide

Charlotte Beaumont · Jun 19
Split image contrasting a unique handmade ceramic vase with a modern, automated mass production line, symbolizing artisanal authenticity versus mass production.
Goods & Finds

Artisanal vs. Mass-Produced: Digital Authentication

Elijah Vance · Jun 17
Gardener inspecting tomato plants for flea beetle damage in a lush June garden, emphasizing the need for vigilance for a bountiful summer harvest.
Gardens & Gatherings

How to Plan June Gardening Tasks for a Bountiful Summer Yield

Brandon Lee · Jun 9
Close-up of a craftsman's hands carefully carving a wooden Torii gate with traditional Japanese tools in a bright workshop.
Makers & Craft

Learning Japanese woodcarving techniques online

Elijah Vance · Jun 7

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