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Explore - Culture
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eBay Picks
Once upon a time, you used to have to dig through mountains of junk at swap meets, sift through dusty barns at estate sales, or luck out at a goodwill to find desirable collectibles. Nowadays all...
written by: Sam Grawe12.15.10 -
2010 Books by Dwell Contributors
Though we love to love our many talented contributors in the pages of Dwell, we figured that the fine work they do merits a special shout-out. So should you be shopping for a Dwell-lover, consider...
written by: Aaron Britt12.14.10 -
Artisanal Sweet Treats
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a bit of a sweet tooth, with chocolate being on the top of my list. So when I think gifts, I think sweet. And although I can be completely satisfied with...
written by: Amy Silberman12.14.10 -
For Cats and Little Dogs
It's been said that if someone is a good person in this life, they will be reincarnated as a beloved house pet in the next. With a pair of bossy Chihuahua mutts and a cantankerous fifteen-year-old...
written by: Amanda Dameron12.11.10 -
For the Traveler
Each month I visit the lovely folks in Minnesota to oversee printing and ensure that our magazine reaches you in the most perfect state possible. And I like to travel overseas in my off time. With...
written by: Kathryn Hansen12.09.10 -
Gifts For a Cause
As part of the marketing department, I'm constantly multitasking and discovering ways to be more purposeful about the things I do, in order to increase efficiency. It occurred to me that this...
written by: Grace Yi12.08.10 -
For the Music Lover
While some of us may have a greater disdain for Christmas music than others, these carefully selected gifts are perfect for any music lover because they keep on giving all year long. As a DJ and...
written by: Matthew Fenster12.03.10 -
Gifts for a Photographer
I'm a photography student, so I am immersed in all things visual and functional for that world at the moment. Here's a list of 10 items desired by Academy of Art Photography Students in the Arbus...
written by: Meigan Canfield12.02.10 -
Modern Jewelry
Ever since I was a little girl, I have had an adoration for jewelry. So much so, I used to have a pretend shop in my room and I would sell my grandmother her own jewelry. I decided to select...
written by: Leah King12.02.10 -
The Accessorized Gentleman
For a bit of portable design, the dapper Dan need look no further than this handy holiday guide to all the sundries that keeps a classy chap on course.
written by: Aaron Britt12.02.10 -
Eco-Friendly for the Caffeine Lover
Some might describe me as fanatical about coffee, but I call it a deep appreciation! The items I have chosen for Dwell's Holiday Gift Guide represent my favorite finds, a few practical, but all...
written by: Brian Karo12.02.10 -
Kitchen Accessories for Foodies
Nothing says the holidays like the smell of tasty treats baking in the oven. Though there certainly can be too many cooks in the kitchen, there can never be too much cookware. So whether you're...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake12.02.10 -
Birthday Fête Essentials
It's my favorite day of the year: My birthday. And for this very special holiday (yes, I consider it so), I've rounded up the perfect products for any fête d'anniversaire—especially...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake11.29.10 -
Turkey Day Tableware
It's just about turkey time so in the spirit of the holiday, we've put together some of our favorite tableware and serving plates to ease the kitchen-to-dining room heavy lifting.
written by: Miyoko Ohtake11.22.10 -
9 Dish Drainers
Dishes don't dry on their own and when you don't have a kitchen full of helpful towel-equipped guests at the ready, you're going to need a drying rack on which to place your freshly washed plates....
written by: Miyoko Ohtake08.10.10 -
The Full Spectrum
Dwell senior editor Aaron Britt delves into color through the decades in "The Full Spectrum" - offering up a whimsical introduction to the power of color and a practical guide to original...
08.02.10 -
Five Easy Pieces
Looking for a way to breathe a little new life into your living room, but don’t have the ducats? Sometimes the introduction of one new element—–be it in the realm of lighting,...
04.07.10 -
Teapots and Tea Kettles
When I started entertaining at my upstate house I was stunned that many people don't drink coffee. Life without coffee? Never! But with more and more houseguests requesting tea, I decided to go a...
written by: Bradford Shellhammer03.10.10 -
Affordable Pop Art
One thing I am always asked about is where to find original art. Some of the earliest memories I have involve lining my bedroom walls with band posters, and I still carry that impulse with me when...
written by: Bradford Shellhammer03.03.10 -
South Africa: Design Indaba 2010
The annual Design Indaba Expo, held last weekend in Cape Town, South Africa, focuses solely on domestic talents. Some of these designs are available in American outlets like Anthropologie,...
written by: Rebecca L. Weber03.01.10
