Kelly Cooper is finishing her final year at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. A former intern at Dwell, she took notes about the ins and outs of magazines — an industry she's eager to pursue post-graduation. When not writing, Kelly can be found learning to surf in Morro Bay or Pismo Beach. She'll probably be a novice for the next 15 years, and she's accepted that. She's also an avid ultimate… more ›
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Small Footprint in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, doesn't have a reputation for "going green." Rather, the town has historically garnered recognition for its local beacon, the University of Arkansas. Yet…
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Izola Laundry Bags
Have you heard about Izola? This utilitarian-retro company features five throwback lines of everyday home and bathroom products—appropriately named Scout, Maritime, Apothecary, Sport…
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Record Revival
As far as we know, MP3s might be the end-all musical medium. Comforting to know, yes (no more Discmans). But it leaves us feeling a little static. Where’s the fun in MP3 files…
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Methodology Highlights
We just announced the winner of our Methodology contest, but we received many more creative and innovative designs from readers eager to upcycle away. A special thanks to everyone who spent…
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Famous Homes on the Market
Ever since the Georgian mansion from Home Alone went on the market in May, we've wondered about the other iconic houses for sale. We’ve gathered a short list of notable nests with a…
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Japan Relief: Designs to Inspire
One of the most devastating crises to hit Japan in over 60 years, the March earthquake and tsunami left the country shocked, traumatized and distressed. Though the disaster was horrific…
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Coral Motifs
While perusing the blogosphere, we found that one ornamental underwater organism has breached its deep-sea habitat and found its way onto coffee tables everywhere. Coral motifs are surfacing in…
