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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Kathryn is a Colorado-based writer whose work is frequently published in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, among others. She is the author of Veranda: Elements of Beauty (Hearst Home), Veranda: A Room of One’s Own (Hearst), and many co-authored titles for Rizzoli.


Kathryn's Articles

Courtesy Jill Singer
Sight Unseen’s Jill Singer on Why She Doesn’t Actually Consume That Much Design Content
5 minute read
Cover of “Rocky Mountain Modern” by John Gendall
A New Book Traces the Evolution of Modernism in the Rocky Mountains
4 minute read
Courtesy Emeco
Jasper Morrison’s Latest Seats for Emeco Radiate a Warm, Tactile Presence
2 minute read
Votary’s Lavender and Chamomile Pillow Spray
Pillow Mists, an Aromatherapeutic Cure for Sleepless Nights
2 minute read
Photo: Naomi McColloch. (Courtesy Chronicle Books)
A Practical Guide to Making Food With Flowers
3 minute read
Awapuhi plant
Awapuhi, a Cousin of the Ginger Plant, Is Nature’s Shampoo
2 minute read
Elderberry syrups by Carmel Berry Company
A California Condiments Brand Extols the Benefits of Elderberry to Fans and Farmers Alike
3 minute read
Faccia Brutto spirits
These Brooklyn-Made Amari Add Dimension and Depth to the Classic Italian Drink
2 minute read
Bad Habit’s Negroni ice cream. (Courtesy Bad Habit)
A Brooklyn-Based Ice Cream Brand Embraces the Avant Garde
2 minute read
A wooden wick from Wooden Wick Co.
The Key to Maximizing a Candle’s Aroma? A Wooden Wick
3 minute read
Canopy raised bed
Grow Your Own Food in This Modular Raised Garden Bed
3 minute read
A tonburi dish from Eleven Madison Park’s current tasting menu. (Photo: Evan Sung)
For an Ethical Alternative to Caviar, Try Tonburi
2 minute read
Almaborealis Puzzleware Kit
These D.I.Y. Sewing Kits Teach Kids the Value of Making Clothes That Last
3 minute read
Mumgry chocolate peanut butter nut butter
Mumgry Makes Nutritious and Delicious Nut Butters With Moms in Mind
2 minute read
Lord Jones CBD bath salts
Achieve Full-Body Tranquility with These CBD Bath Salts and Bath Bombs
3 minute read
A flower flash by Lewis Miller
Lewis Miller’s Flower Flashes Offer Wonder and Delight
2 minute read
Marc J. Gian's book Aromatherapy: Essential Oils and the Power of Scent for Healing, Relaxation, and Vitality
How to Use Essential Oils to Improve Your Mind, Body, and Mood
2 minute read
Amerikinda album cover
Unexpected Cover Songs, Performed by a Who’s Who of American Heritage Artists
2 minute read
The “green bean counter” at the % Arabica in Brooklyn.
Fresh Coffee Beans, Custom-Roasted On the Spot
2 minute read
Tech entrepreneur and strategist Azeem Azhar
The Media That Helps Azeem Azhar Make Sense of Complexity
5 minute read
Weber Workshops Key Coffee Grinder
For a More Flavorful Cup of Coffee, Upgrade to This Grinder
1 minute read
Paper bag on a table with food
How the Too Good to Go App Aids in the Fight Against Food Waste
3 minute read
Book Cover of "Promise That You Will Sing About Me"
A New Book Gets to the Heart of Kendrick Lamar’s Sonic Rise
4 minute read
Colorful Chinese dish
An Instagram Account Captures the Breadth and Beauty of Chinese Cuisine
2 minute read
Art world digital strategist Elena Soboleva
This Art World Digital Strategist Embraces Clubhouse, Memes, and Catalogues Raisonnés
7 minute read
Four tacos flanked by slices of lime.
New York City’s Newest Taco Spots Offer Enticing, Imaginative Fare
2 minute read
A stick of incense balanced with four pieces of stone
How Folie à Plusieurs Uses Scent to Amplify Emotional Encounters with Art
3 minute read
A white Vermicular oven pot in sunlight.
These Lightweight Cast-Iron Pots and Pans Bring an Age-Old Craft Into the Modern Age
1 minute read
A man feeding cows hay in a field from the back of a truck
At Knights Valley Wagyu, Respecting Cows and the Environment Go Hand in Hand
5 minute read
A crumble pie topped with whipped cream
How to Make an Exceptional Summer Pie, According to Four & Twenty Blackbirds’s Emily Elsen
3 minute read
The interior of Google's first retail store.
Google’s First Retail Space Is Simultaneously Tranquil and Teched-Out
3 minute read
Journalist Doree Shafrir
Doree Shafrir’s Favorite Media Outlets—Slow, Singular, and Unconventional—Mirror Her Life
5 minute read
“The Sense of Smell in the Middle Ages: A Source of Certainty” book cover
Dr. Katelynn Robinson Unpacks the Role of Odors in the Middle Ages
5 minute read
A man wearing glasses and a striped shirt
How Dr. Michael Bull Helps Businesses Combat Objectionable Odors
5 minute read
Four espresso cups and saucers with a paint splatter motif
How Illycaffè Uses Art to Enhance the Coffee-Drinking Experience
2 minute read
A bottle of The Nue. Co.’s Functional Fragrance perfume.
The Science Behind The Nue Co.’s Stress-Relieving Fragrances
2 minute read
Author and ethical fashion advocate Maxine Bédat
Maxine Bédat’s New Book Traces the Lifespan of a Pair of Jeans to Illustrate the Ills of Fast Fashion
5 minute read
Five bottles of perfume on an ombre table
Old Family Photographs Are This Self-Taught Perfumer’s Muse
2 minute read
A wood-fired oven in a kitchen.
The Unexpected Advantages of Wood-Fired Cooking, Explained by Japanese Chef Yoshihiro Imai
3 minute read
Writer and author Julian Sanction
Why History’s Harrowing Polar Expeditions Get Julian Sancton’s Blood Pumping
5 minute read
still from the cartoon "the look make show"
A New Cartoon Uses Art to Teach Kids How to Confront Life’s Challenges
3 minute read
A Brood X cicada on a log, surrounded by grass.
The Shrill Mating Songs of Billions of Cicadas Will Soon Fill the Air
2 minute read
Dr. Evan R. Reiter on a gray background.
How Embracing Other Senses Can Help Those Struggling With Smell Loss
3 minute read
Philosopher Simon Critchley having a drink at a bar
The Media That Gets Philosopher Simon Critchley’s Wheels Turning
5 minute read
Four Valke Vleug wine bottles in a carton.
Vincent Van Duysen on the Complex Character of Winery Valke Vleug’s First Vintages
2 minute read
A hamster eating a piece of fruit in grass.
The Bizarre, Calming Effects of Listening to Animals Eat
2 minute read
A bottle of Hermés's H24 in futuristic lighting.
How Hermès’s New H24 Fragrance Defines Modern Masculinity
2 minute read
Journalist and writer Julia Cooke
The Words and Music Author Julia Cooke Is Escaping Through Right Now
5 minute read
A hand pulling a steaming margherita pizza out of a green Roccbox oven.
Make Restaurant-Quality Pies at Home With These Portable Pizza Ovens
1 minute read
Moso natural pouches inside a pair of sneakers.
Eliminate Odors With These Bamboo Charcoal–Filled Linen Bags
1 minute read
Writer and "The New Era" editor-in-chief Hanna Nova Beatrice
“The New Era” Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Prefers to Consume Media the Old-Fashioned Way
4 minute read
Tiffany-Anne Parkes smiling in front of a large fern.
At New York’s Pienanny Bakery, Pastries Pack a Punch
3 minute read
Sam Harnett and Chris Hoff holding audio equipment between two bushes in a parking lot.
How Two Audio Producers Are Using Sound to Bring People Together
2 minute read
The Somewhere podcast art, featuring a cartoon desert and map.
A New Podcast Examines Everyday Life in Popular Road Trip Destinations
2 minute read
A pair of white denchers with gold and rose-gold grills.
Meet Ri Serax, the Australian Jewelry Designer Who Makes Outrageous Gold Grills
3 minute read
A cup of Rasa Elderberry Boost with cloves of cinammon, ginger, and anise on a bright wood table.
These Coffee Alternatives Offer a Better Way to Add Some Pep to Your Step
2 minute read
A diffuser from Fueguia 1833’s new collection of home fragrances.
Imaginative Home Fragrances, Created by a Former Musician
2 minute read
Screens from the Kama app featuring suggestions and techniques.
This New App Puts Sex Therapy Within Reach for All
2 minute read
Aymeric de Gironde in an old truck on the vineyard.
What Makes a Great Vintage, According to Wine-Industry Veteran Aymeric de Gironde
3 minute read
Dr. Kate McLean smiles and holds her dog in a garden.
Meet the Graphic Designer Who Maps Cities by Their Scents
3 minute read
A Kokoro Care Package open to show its contents on a patterned white and red background.
This Subscription Box Service Brings Hard-to-Find Japanese Food to Your Door
2 minute read
Two wooden boxes, one with a clear top and one with a wooden top.
These Wood Boxes Hold Centuries of Japanese Culture and Craftsmanship
2 minute read
Marbled black tondela vessels in a gallery.
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s New Lisbon Studio Celebrates Portugese Craft
4 minute read
A woman reads a magazine in a hot tub wearing a swimsuit
Artist and Editor Ekin Balcıoğlu Thinks You Should Read in the Bathπ
4 minute read
A waving Ghanan pakurigo basket.
Goodee’s Ethically Made Objects Make a Positive Impact on People and the Planet
2 minute read
Four book covers from titles about the climate crisis on a white background
A New Digital Book Club Explores the Beauty and Fragility of Our Planet
2 minute read
Olivia Lopez in a yellow dress, with a black leather handbag.
Olivia Lopez’s New Podcast Shows You How to Travel Without Leaving Home
2 minute read
Two hands covered in indigo dye.
How Kilomet109 Is Preserving Vietnam's Rich Fashion and Textile Heritage
4 minute read
A sunny park in Japan with blooming cherry blossom trees
Wind Down to the Meditative Wonders of Slow TV
1 minute read
A dinner plate depicting an image of a blue eye
The Artist Plate Project’s Limited-Edition Dishes Serve Homeless New Yorkers
1 minute read
Author Cat Warren and one of her dogs, Rev, crouching in an autumn forest.
Dog-Lover Cat Warren Explores the Remarkable Power of a Canine’s Snout
2 minute read
Black and natural wooden bowls on small, built-in platforms that raise them off the table.
Industrial Facility’s Pared-Down Home Accessories Are Happy to Be Handled
2 minute read
Baked potatoes sitting on wax paper with salt and pepper.
The Overlooked Potential of a Hot Potato
2 minute read
Journalist and filmmaker Saleem Reshamwala
Journalist and Filmmaker Saleem Reshamwala Shares Who and What He’s Following Now
5 minute read