Current Obsessions: Pressing Pause

This week we looked to the trends we want to embrace: Here’s to lived-in, laid-back spaces and embracing delight in the little things—something as simple as hardware that brings joy every time you open a cabinet. Stay tuned next week for some color—meanwhile, read on for the things that have tickled us, moved us, distracted us from the news.
Above: Our next installment of The Editors’ Cut is coming next week—here’s a hint at the theme. Photograph courtesy of The Modern House from The Right Formula: A Restrained Renovation by A British Jeweler.



* If you’re in need of a diversion, may we suggest the Victoria and Albert Museum’s YouTube page? “Featuring instructive videos and even an ASMR series at the museum,” reports Margot.

* New and noteworthy: these nostalgic wallpapers by Little Greene x the National Trust, including some Beatrix Potter drawings.

* Yet another reason to stop into Muji.

* Permanent Collection is popping up at Fog Mrkt in San Francisco through January 26; details here.

* Unnecessary necessities?

* Our perennial question (where to store the paper towels), answered.

* Marie writes in with breaking news: a “corpse flower” has started blooming in Brooklyn! Head to the BBG this weekend to see the rare occurrence and smell its distinctive scent.


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Never thought string lights could stir our soul, but here we are.


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Currently admiring: Andrew Goldsworthy’s startlingly moving nature-inspired creations. At the start of each month, the artist updates his website with new works.


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A heritage brand known for its terra-cotta pots tries a new medium, and we’re into it.


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Into sticks? You’re not alone.


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Alexa-approved wind chimes for the garden.


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Weekend project: make a citrus syrup to flavor teas, seltzer, or cocktails.

* Design for LA, for those who can offer help and those who need it.


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