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This post was written by guest contributor Jess Chamberlain, a Seattle-based writer whose love of good design is second only to her passion for environmentally friendly living. Look for her posts on our blog.(Driftwood Hook Blue: $25 each) Crafted from driftwood salvaged from the beaches of New York State, each of these wall hooks by Kiel Mead are one of a kind. Mead, who is known for turning ordinary objects into utilitarian art, is the director of the American Design Club (AmDC), an...Read Full Story

She's known for her shoe collection. He's known for his trippy music. Imelda Marcos and David Byrne, a most unlikely pair, have become a breakout combination thanks to a new musical taking the Manhattan arts scene by storm. A disco-tracked history lesson of the Philippines during the contentious Marcos administration, Here Lies Love—written by the Talking Heads frontman in conjunction with DJ Fatboy Slim—is playing at the Public Theater through the end of June. (Its run has already been...Read Full Story

This post was written by guest contributor Jess Chamberlain, a Seattle-based writer whose love of good design is second only to her passion for environmentally friendly living. Look for her posts on our blog.(SR Patio Garden Assembled: $250)Nothing gets more local than growing your own food. And Los Angeles design studio Scout Regalia makes that garden-to-table experience possible even for us urbanites. (SR Patio Garden Kit: $105)Designed specifically for patios and balconies, their Patio...Read Full Story

Celebrities Past and PresentStargazing for the history geeks among us – Beautiful LifeMan in the KitchenA boy who cooks and likes cats? Sign us up – Sous StyleWoman of the HourLauren Santo Domingo, host of the 2013 Met Gala – Rue Daily Fashion (Victim?) MomentCéline Birks or no Céline Birks? That is the question – Garance DoréStreet Style, Global EditionCool and quirky in Singapore – Face Hunter via InstagramLet the Games BeginGareth Pugh meets Martin Margiela at the Metropolitan Museum...Read Full Story

Ilse Crawford is one of my design heroes. The founding editor of Elle Decoration UK—one of the most consistently brilliant shelter magazines around—Crawford now runs her own studio in London, Studioilse, and creates projects like the hotel featured here. Welcome to Ett Hem ("A Home"), a 12-room gem in Stockholm where gorgeous design meets domestic bliss. In a city full of beautiful interiors, this may be the most memorable place to stay of all. The 1910 Arts & Crafts house once belonged to a...Read Full Story

1. Stainless Steel Bar Cart; Worlds Away2. Napkin Holder; Natori3. Cocktail Book; Assouline4. Cocktail Shaker Set; Vintage5. Cocktail Napkins; Two’s CompanyRead Full Story

This post was written by guest contributor Jess Chamberlain, a Seattle-based writer whose love of good design is second only to her passion for environmentally friendly living. Look for her posts on our blog.(AUM_Recycled Sailcloth Original Tote: $210)I'm thrilled that the environmentally friendly product industry has evolved so far from hemp boho-style handbags to include modern designs with surprising recycled materials and sustainable values—like many of the goods I've been blogging about...Read Full Story

(Left: Photo courtesy of Comptoir des Cotonniers)Fresh from a trip to LA for our May cover shoot, I couldn't help but be inspired by the rock 'n' roll–chic vibe that our gorgeous cover subject oozed with every new motorcycle jacket she threw over her lithe frame (from a pink, yin-yang–emblazoned sequined one to an Axl Rose-worthy white leather option). So, obviously, I urgently saw the need for an expanded outerwear repertoire and went out and added a new moto jacket to my collection: this...Read Full Story

From a tour of the Gatsby-inspired suite at the Plaza Hotel to our gorgeous May cover shoot in Beverly Hills, here’s a look at our design-filled week.At Uniqlo's Fall 2013 preview, we were blown away by these stunning floral headpieces designed by Katsuya Kamo. Academy Award–winning set and costume designer Catherine Martin gave us a tour of the Fitzgerald Suite, her Gatsby-inspired creation, at the Plaza Hotel. We can't wait for the film to open on May 10— also the day our next issue goes...Read Full Story

Anarchy, Vogue–stylePunk-influenced street looks from Humans of New York – Vogue.comThe Design World's Downtown DarlingThe Friday Five with Ryan Korban – Design MilkCity Guide, Junior EditionThe cool-mummy guide to London – Refinery 29South-of-the-Border StyleCinco de Mayo garden party – PopSugar LivingLet There Be LightThe Drawing Room at New York's Gramercy Park Hotel – House Beautiful via InstagramNorthern ExposureArtist Oscar Dotter's Nordic Pop at Gallery 151 – Laura O'Reilly via InstagramRead Full Story