Tips & How-Tos

Why Handcrafted Objects Age Better Than Mass-Produced Ones

Put a handcrafted object and a mass-produced one side by side and use both for ten years. The difference is no...

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Buying Guides

Teapots and Cups: Building a Set That Works Together

A tea set is more than a collection of vessels. The pieces need to work together in size, material, and heat, ...

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Mini Zen Gardens: A Five-Minute Practice for Busy Days

A mini zen garden is a small tray of sand, a few stones, and a rake. It takes a minute to set up and five minu...

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Buying Guides

Buddhist Figures for the Home: A Gentle Guide

A Buddhist figure in the home is a quiet presence. Choosing one is less about religious observance for many pe...

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Buying Guides

Auspicious Beasts in Chinese Craft: Meaning and Placement

Auspicious beasts are among the most collected figures in Chinese decorative art. Each carries a meaning, and ...

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Product Reviews

The KUANG PIN Score Tracker: Ending the Paper-and-Chips Mess

Anyone who plays cards regularly knows the small frictions: scattered chips, a pencil that goes missing, a sco...

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Caring for Rosewood: A Simple Maintenance Routine

Rosewood is one of the most rewarding materials in the home, but it asks for a little attention. A simple rout...

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Tips & How-Tos

Personalized Keepsakes: Gifts That Are Actually Kept

Most gifts are forgotten within a year. A personalized keepsake is different, because it is made for one perso...

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