Journal

The Beauty of Imperfection

“All places of beauty have a very negative side about them. There can’t be beauty where everything works to perfection.” - Ricardo Bofill.

Fall in Love with the Sounds of the Deep South

Country, jazz and blues can all claim to be truly American art forms. On a journey drenched in cultural history; experience their roots on a 600-mile stretch of road through the deep South, discov...

Exploring Art Beyond the Museum Walls

Art exists all around us, sometimes hidden in plain sight and sometimes in remote corners of the world. Art Escapes explores exciting art outside conventional spaces, freely available for those wi...

Does it Spark Joy?

The spaces within House of Joy seek to reject the somber, the vanilla, the beige, exploring the many ways that we can bring more joy into our homes, and into our lives.

The Homes Shaping the World of Brick Architecture

Considering aspects of history, technology, aesthetics, and sustainability, this book offers a substantive guide for the continued use, and transformation of this ancient material.

Temples of Knowledge: Protecting the Ideals of Free Speech

"Information is the first step towards change. That’s why access to free, independent information is essential in a democracy." The Uncensored Library works to celebrate and commemorate those who ...

The Future of Sustainability, Books to Build a Better Tomorrow

A more sustainable future is yet to be built, but through collective action, the next generation could have it in their sights.

The Revolution of Cannabis Culture

When lawmakers around the world began legalizing cannabis in the 2010s, it’s unlikely that they intended to spawn a revolution across creativity and health. The shift was subtle at first, but the ...

A Taste of Spring - Simple, Seasonal Cooking For All

“A good meal will just as surely lift your mood as a bad one will ruin it. Cooking should not be a hassle, and if you follow your heart, it never is.”

In Conversation With Brett Harper and Margaret Rhodes

To see the natural world through Harper’s eyes is to revel in the purity of color, form, and balance, providing his audiences with thousands of pictures that allow the viewer to inhabit this point...