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Dressing Up
Without a decent dresser, can you dress decently? With the help of two outspoken Hollywood fashion critics we determine if a chest of drawers can hold the secret to sartorial success.
written by: Sam Grawephotos by: Peter Belanger01.13.09 -
Ride On!
As the bike industry begins to meet the growing demand for practical, sensible bicycles tailored to commuting and urban outings, the time has never been better to get back that freewheelin’...
written by: Chelsea Holden Bakerphotos by: Andy Reynolds01.21.09 -
Dog Beds
Dear Dwell: Our dog is spending more time in bed than my husband; I think its time to get her one of her own. Can you recommend designs that a pampered pup will enjoy? —Ella Zupen, San ...
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Stan Musilek01.26.09 -
Indoor Garden Kits
Dear Dwell, I'd like to grow edible herbs and plants, but since I live in a tiny apartment with no outdoor space, I'm looking for a garden I can grow on my kitchen counter. Can you help?
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Peter Belanger01.26.09 -
Beyond the Ficus
Q: I enjoy plants' form, color, and positive impact, but what frustrates me is the lack of interesting houseplants available today. Are houseplants old-fashioned and out of place in the modern home...
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All Aboard!
While styles, and items in the overhead compartment, may shift, these comely carry-ons will make you feel like a member of the jetset, even on JetBlue.
written by: Chelsea Holden Bakerphotos by: Jake Chessum02.03.09 -
Cool It!
The refrigerator in your kitchen may be humming a pricey song—to the tune of hundreds of dollars and thousands of kilowatts a year. Even a ten-year-old model uses twice the energy of a new...
written by: Chelsea Holden Bakerphotos by: Brad Hines02.03.09 -
We All Scream...
For homemade ice cream! Whether you favor Kumquat-Poppy Seed or plain Vanilla, a home ice-cream maker lets you effortlessly craft a scoop that's made to order.
written by: Sarah Richphotos by: Laurie Frankel06.16.09 -
Media Matters
Though the contents of every cassette, LP, and VHS tape you've ever owned can now fit inside a gadget the size of a tie clip, your plasma TV and subwoofer still need a resting place. Film archivist...
written by: Aaron Britt11.05.09 -
Smokin' Pots
Today’s planters are smarter than ever. They breathe, they drain, and some even light up. So whether your thumb is as green as the plants you’re pruning or as brown as the compost you...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake02.26.10 -
House Party!
All it takes to play is a healthy imagination, but a modern playhouse adds to the fun.
written by: Sam Grawephotos by: Peter Belanger07.15.11 -
Home Grown
Whether your garden grows atop a mantel, shares space with pencils on your desktop, or takes root in a backyard corner, an aptly placed plant can add vibrancy to an otherwise dull sapce. We...
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Laura Flippen03.13.12 -
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A Stylish Portable Bluetooth Speaker
With Switch, electronics manufacturer Native Union seeks to break into the portable speaker market.
written by: Diana Budds02.22.13 -
Wood Play
Inspired by LEGO®, and committed to using renewable resources, Japanese company Mokurokku has introduced a modern, green alternative to the nostalgic, plastic toy.
written by: Eujin Rhee02.27.13 -
Product Spotlight: Wooden Toys by Twig Creative
For the budding photographer not yet familiar with apertures, shutters, and ISO speeds, look no further than these wooden toy cameras designed and handcrafted by Twig Creative. The Salt Lake City,...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.28.13 -
Product Spotlight: Streamliner Classic by Playsam
Help develop and tune your child's fine motor skills with the sleek Streamliner Classic by Scandinavian design company, Playsam. Designed by Ulf Hanses, this non-toxic lacquer painted wooden toy...
written by: Eujin Rhee04.04.13 -
Product Spotlight: Carpet of Life
Using authentic crafting techniques handed down through generations, women from rural villages in the oasis of M’hamid El Ghizlane in the Sahara Desert transform cast-off textiles and donated...
written by: Abigail Doan04.16.13 -
Tea Time
You may have heard of the hot beverage made by steeping dry tea leaves into boiling water. Tea in all its varieties and forms—black, white, green, powdered as matcha, and more—has been a hit for...
written by: Eujin Rhee04.17.13













