The American Hardwood Export Council Helps Design Take Root at Clerkenwell Design Week

For the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), design has never been only about what gets made. It is also about what gets understood. The organization does not sell a chair, table, or finished product; it advocates for a material, a supply chain, and a way of thinking that begins long before an o

The Improved Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 takes Twitching to New Heights

What’s the purpose of bird feeders? Like most human innovation altruistically aimed at aiding nature and other sentient beings, the benefits have almost always been mutually beneficial. In this case, a feeder helps ensure our avian neighbors are well taken care of, while also allowing us to glimpse

Bringing a Touch of English Charm to the Garden with a Lutyens Bench

I’ve always admired these benches in my favorite English gardens, so I was delighted to find this darling compact version that was not only within our budget, but foldable too—making it easy to tuck away for winter!

Beautiful European Country Homes, a Red Fox + More: Friday Finds

Gardening season is upon us and I’m pretty happy about the way my yard is shaping up. Except for the newly planted dahlias in the whisky barrels. Something has been eating them, and it’s not bugs. They’re being chewed them from the top down. We live near a forest preserve and I thought maybe a... Th