Jessica Furseth is a journalist living in London, writing about culture, technology, and life in the city—she's interested in stories about how we live now. Find her at www.jessicafurseth.com

Why Is There So Much Great Midcentury-Modern Decor From Eastern Europe on Etsy?
The quality and deals are there—and the reason behind them goes all the way back to the Cold War.
The State of the Storage Unit
These spaces used to be temporary solutions in moments of life upheaval.
What Makes a Bed Comfortable? It Depends on Where You’re From
For Europeans, the idea of “comfort” is still seen as a bourgeois affectation—but for Americans, it is paramount.