Issue 16
A Day in the Life: Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi
Since launching a furniture design studio in 2006, Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi have found ways to stay grounded thanks to their daily rituals.
02/06/2015
A Taste of Home
Sometimes it takes half a continent and an expensive toaster to realize which culinary commodities you hold dear.
02/06/2015
Excerpt: A Sense of Belonging
In his new book, Community: The Structure of Belonging: Peter Block explores how we can become better connected citizens on a local level.
02/06/2015
My Bedside Table: The Fashion Designer
Starr Hout, who cofounded fashion brand Apiece Apart with her friend Laura Cramer, talks about her evening rituals and a kid-friendly bedroom.
02/06/2015
Words with Friends
Whether you’re a quiet person or a loud talker, your conversational skills can enhance your social interactions.
02/06/2015
The Best Medicine
Whatever way you laugh, it’s one of the simplest joys. This photo essay explores laughter in its many forms and explains the science of a smile.
02/06/2015
Culinary Essentials
We asked some of our favorite chefs and food intensives what they’ve learned about life from years in the kitchen.
02/06/2015
How to be an Essentialist: An Interview with Greg McKeown
We spoke with best-selling author Greg McKeown about worrying less and playing more.
02/06/2015
Simple Philosophies
But what does it all mean? Many great philosophical minds have tried to pare down their theorems to find the fundamental truths.
02/06/2015
Tickled Pink: A Watermelon Menu
Whether we slice them into triangles, blend them into slushies or wear them on our heads, watermelons are a quintessential part of summer.
02/06/2015
The Essential Non-Essentials
The heart of essentialism isn’t about asking how little we can live with, but determining what we simply cannot live without.
02/06/2015
The Cloud Appreciation Society
There’s no need to head to a far-flung beach or a cabin in the woods to disconnect: You just need to look up.
02/06/2015
Keeping it Civil
Our lives are dictated by unspoken rules that keep society moving smoothly and civilly. Without them, imagine the impolite chaos that would descend.
02/06/2015
Under the Microscope
Aristotle said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, but that didn’t stop photographer Justin Fantl from slicing things to their core.
02/06/2015
The Most Essential Oil
This photo essay pays tribute to the enduring fruit that gives so many cultures reasons to gather and enjoy meals together.
02/06/2015
The Positive Side of Negatives
One of the world’s most respected advocates of the Slow movement explains why we should all say no more often.
02/06/2015
Bread and Butter
The simple beauty of this classic pairing shouldn’t be confined to side plates.
02/06/2015