There’s no “typical” day at the office in this department—just ask our interns Lindsay and Allesandra. They have been such a great help all summer, and much to our dismay they will be leaving us at the end of this week! Since they are both heading back to college, we decided to put their craftiness …

Heading to the beach this weekend? In the new issue of Living, Shane proves that shells and sea specimens can be as beautiful in the home as on the beach—like these graphically displayed treasures. Here he shows us how to display our own finds…

After a trip to the beach, does it ever seem like you brought home more sand than you left behind? I hear you. It also bothers me when book pages get warped after sitting next to a wet towel in my bag. In the latest issue of Living, we’ve got the solution with these oilcloth …

With the sun at full force these days, it’s best to stay in the shade—with a little help from these summer hats, a project in this month’s issue of Living. Not only are they reversible, they are also simple to make. I love rooting through the fabric closets at the office. It’s like shopping the “ends” …

Today’s guest post was written by our crafty friend and freelance art director Sarah Goldschadt: “Then: Growing up my sister and I spent all our childhood summers visiting my dad and family in Denmark. We spent a lot of time at the summerhouse and made sure to always bring a few staples to the beach: the …

While working on the bandannas story with the collecting department (for the July issue of Living), I learned that this humble cloth has quite a history. Made famous by Martha Washington, and popularized by cowboys and rock-n-rollers, the bandanna has become a symbol of Americana. Using only indigo-blue ones, we found many ways to feature vintage …

Today’s post was written by Kate, an employee who loves folk art and wants to remind you about the amazing Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. “Now in its eighth year, the market will take place this year from July 8 to 10 on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year, more than …

…is Sunday! Thanks to all the Dads, Papas, and Pops that taught us how to ride a bike, took us camping, helped us move into our first apartment, and were there when we needed you most (even if it was the middle of the night and we were just finishing our shift at the movie …