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
All Stories
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
My Bedside Table: The Curator
Hans Ulrich Obrist, renowned critic, art historian and curator tells us how he assembles the items next to his bed and shares a few morning rituals.
18/02/2015
A Sense of Spaces
We asked architect, designer and photographer Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen to take us on a tour of Copenhagen spaces that get the experience just right.
18/02/2015
In Praise of Slowness
In this excerpt from Carl Honoré’s In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed, Honoré writes on benefits of flexible hours and downtime.
18/02/2015
The Language of Limbs
Learning to control the way our limbs convey meaning gives us greater control of our messages. What language is your body speaking?
18/02/2015
An Interview with Carl Honoré
Carl Honoré, respected advocate of the Slow Movement and author of the book In Praise Of Slowness, offers some insight into what Slow means today.
18/02/2015
The Solace of Sunday Night
Whether you’re planning the week’s agenda or loafing on the couch, this evening can be used to embrace the calm before the weekdays’ storm.
18/02/2015
The Path to Success
Sometimes it’s best to enjoy the road you’re on as you confidently stride into uncharted territory.
18/02/2015
Creative Constraints
Embracing our limitations and narrowing our focus is often exactly what’s needed to free our minds.
17/02/2015
Caffeine à la Carte: A Coffee Menu
Designed with budding entrepreneurs in mind, our coffee-inspired recipes will give you ideas for new ways to fulfill your daily caffeine consumption.
17/02/2015
The Community Entrepreneurs: The Connectors
In our special section on Community Entrepreneurs, we focus on makers, store owners, food enthusiasts, do-gooders, educators and online communities.
17/02/2015
The Community Entrepreneurs: An interview with Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton is an author and thinker who uses every possible avenue to apply eras from history, art and literature to everyday problems.
17/02/2015
Neighborhood: Sentrum, Bergen, Norway
Nestled between the mountains and the sea in Norway’s southwestern archipelago, Bergen is a tiny town known for artistic collaboration.
17/02/2015
Recipe: Simple Tortilla Española
Also known as a Spanish Omelet, this dish can be prepared the night before and will provide all the nutrients you need to make it through the workday.
17/02/2015
The Community Entrepreneurs: The School of Life
The world is full of pseudoscience, bad advice and self-help jargon. Thankfully London’s School of Life has revamped the idea of emotional education.
17/02/2015
A Creative Escape
Leaving your usual environment and venturing out into nature can often lead to bright ideas and a refreshed imagination.
17/02/2015
Work on Your Shoulders
Some people complain of life sitting on their shoulders, but for others it’s work that provides that pressure.
17/02/2015
The Paper Clip: Original Simplicity
Sometimes perfection doesn’t need improvement. Invented more than a century ago, the paper clip is a bastion for simplicity in design.
17/02/2015
Fusion Businesses
Why is it that we always seem to want a stiff drink while doing the laundry? Some bold stores are combining two ideas into one with great success.
17/02/2015
Colleague Camaraderie
It’s not just the work you do in the office that counts: What goes on after hours makes all the difference to productivity and morale in a workplace.
17/02/2015
A Toast to Tradition: An interview with Russ and Daughters
Family. Quality. Service. History. Soul. New York. Community. Few businesses embody these qualities as perfectly as the 101-year-old Russ & Daughters.
17/02/2015
Defining the Entrepreneur
We asked a number of enviable business minds how they define the nature of entrepreneurship.
17/02/2015
A Day in the Life: Helen Rice
After launching a creative agency at age 23 with her now-husband, Josh Nissenboim, Helen Rice is living the entrepreneurial dream.
17/02/2015
Learning to Unlearn
Sometimes opening our eyes to knowledge’s blind spots can reveal fresh solutions to old problems and give us an appreciation for the unknown.
17/02/2015