I already have more catchalls than surfaces to put them on, but these glossy, candy-toned trays by Shistine have me reconsidering my limits. Measuring just 4.25″ × 3″ × 1″, each mini polymer clay “pool” is the perfect place to toss in your tiniest treasures – no water required. I especially love the playful color combos that make these trays feel like pop-art sculptures rather than functional storage.

Two children in rain gear stand in a bright room; one holds a blue umbrella, the other holds a green umbrella near a wooden bench, with a digital calendar and plant on the wall

As a mom of three (plus a newly adopted rescue pup!), I get the occasional “how do you juggle it all?” compliment. The truth? Sheer luck – and a brain that somehow remembers at least 85% of our family’s schedule. But the Hearth Display might finally give my overworked nervous system a break. This sleek, wall-mounted digital display syncs effortlessly with calendars, to-do lists, and chore charts, helping everyone stay on the same page. It’s beautifully designed, blending smart functionality with clean aesthetics – no soulless, corporate vibes here.

A stack of four striped and checkered cushions, two hats on top, placed on the sidewalk in front of a glass door with

A lot has changed since I last had a furry family member five years ago. Today’s pet gear is thoughtful, design-forward, and way better looking. One of my favorite new discoveries is Pretty Good Boy, a Los Angeles-based small business that curates conscious, sustainable, and modern dog goods. From locally-sourced single-ingredient treats to cleverly designed toys and minimalist accessories, their shop reads like the cool general store of your pup’s dreams, aka exactly how I want to shop for my newest family member.

A modern room with a black table, gray chair, white ceramic vase holding colorful abstract flowers, and stylized flower decorations on a wooden wall

These Les Monets wooden flower sculptures by Jantien Baas – freelance art director for Studio Roof that created the ever-charming Atelier Toit – occupy my mind on a near-weekly basis. Crafted from birch plywood and finished with water-based paints, they would fit perfectly in our playroom-slash-craft room as a nod to childlike wonder and the whimsical imagination of kids. With bold colors and graphic, cut-out forms, they nod to Matisse, yet unmistakably channel Monet in their painterly, floral abstraction.

Geometric pattern of intersecting circles and lines in blue and pink tones, with small circular accents at intersections, forming a repetitive grid-like design

Scrolling through Pablo Azócar’s Instagram (@pavlovpulus) feels like stepping into a fever dream – in the best way. The Chilean artist blends pen, paper, AI, and machine to create hypnotic visuals that dance between analog and algorithm. The gradient-soaked color palettes, warped geometry, and mind-bending patterns practically pulse off the screen, and his song of choice paired with every post makes you scroll further into his mesmerizing world.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.

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