2025 Modern Gift Ideas From Senior Editor Aria Lee

2025 seems to be the year of taking stock – of who and what is most essential to us. As we step into uncertain times, it becomes even more important to show those we love how we feel. If you’re looking for a bit of guidance, these 10 gifts, large and small, will definitely make the impression you’re

Paola Navone Gives the Classic Lampshade a Quietly Playful Twist

Paola Navone has never shied away from reinterpreting the familiar. In her latest collaboration with Contardi under OTTO Studio, she turns her attention to one of the most quintessential forms in lighting: the classic lampshade. Rather than reinvent the wheel, Navone embraces the silhouette we all r

The Iris Meditation Pod Brings Calm to the Modern Workplace

Most of us know the feeling: the first sense of stress, and all self-maintenance (to avoid the oft-misinterpreted phrase, self-care) goes right out the window. This, obviously, is not ideal. Blood pressure rising, stress from kids, work, relationships, or a confounding mix of the three, is rightfull

How to Use Wallpaper in the Home: Style and Statement

Wallpaper is having a major comeback, and with today’s beautiful patterns and easy-to-install options, it’s no wonder decorators and homeowners are embracing it again, including myself. I’ve been obsessing over wallpaper for quite a while now and have decided to wallpaper my living room! If you’ve b