F5: Xiao Lin Talks a Stone Seal, Her Grandmother’s Mala Bracelet, an Incense Holder + More

Xiao Lin spent her formative years in the United States and China, and some of her most cherished memories are those rooted in place, from the front door of the family home to the rooms inside. “I remember the kitchen where meals were made and how everyone seemed to gather there, drawn by warmth as

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!