The Emergence of the Fix-It Society
Before you toss out that broken toaster or torn garment, consider joining the ranks of curious tinkerers and take part in the fix-it economy.
Noted: Bringing Facebook to the Storefront
A Brazilian clothing retailer is bringing social networking to real life by inviting users to ‘like’ garments. Gimmick or brilliant marketing?
Finding Meaning in the Lost and Found
The story of Ikuo Yokoyama and a motorcycle lost to Japan’s tsunami shows how the true value of our belongings lies in the stories they tell.
Noted: Defining Success as an Artist
Out of dismal facts and figures comes a pointed question which no artist can avoid.
Noted: The Original Instagram
Instagram’s pretty photo filters have an unexpected relation —the 18th-century craze for admiring landscapes through colored convex mirrors.
Swept Away: The Art of Dust, Dirt and Ash
In a new exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design, artists transform the filth of our homes into surprisingly complex and intimate works of art.
When Fern Fever Gripped a Nation
What began with a simple terrarium turned into a 19th centuy frond phenomenon that influenced art, fashion and home decor.
Bridesmaid on a Budget
You’re thrilled to be in the wedding party; your wallet, however, is not. Learn how to be a part of the big day without breaking the bank.
Noted: A Memorial for Mental Health
With the help of 28,000 potted flowers, artist Anna Schuleit transforms a mental hospital into a beautiful meditation on psychiatric well-being.
Cracks and the Art of Repair
A fifteenth century Japanese pottery technique continues to inspire today, proving that there are no accidents, only opportunity.
Noted: Printing Your Library Books on Demand
In the face of financial despair, our essential public institutions are trying to compete with the world’s biggest online retailers.
Crinolines and Spanx: Modernizing Women’s Shapewear
Women have been squeezed in, laced up, and pulled tight for centuries. Why do we still grin and bear the pain?
Noted: Tracking Your Used Clothing
The afterlife of your thrift store donations may surprise you.
Noted: Saving Japan’s Photographs
A year after the tragic events struck the Pacific nation, one woman is helping families reconnect with their lost memories.
Planning an Accessible Wedding
When planning your wedding, a disability need not affect your day. Wheelchair users offer advice for achieving the event of your dreams.
