A List of Useful Recommendations — May 2026
May-2026styleGertrude Stein said beauty is beauty even when it is irritating and stimulating — not only when it is accepted and classic. For May, we are drawn to things with that quality: purposeful, considered, and each beautiful in their own way.
Details That Count — 7 Bath Mats That Look Great Underfoot
Apr-2026livingA new bath mat is a relatively minimal investment, maximum impact purchase. Design editor Claire Walsh says to approach them more as a rug than a towel.
A Useful Recommendation with Michela Pelizzari
Apr-2026livingEvery April, the Italian city of Milan becomes just that little bit more tasteful — thanks to the arrival of Salone, the annual furniture fair. Michela Pelizzari helps the whole thing runs smoothly.
6 T-Shirts for Shifting Seasons
Mar-2026styleAs spring begins to break, it brings with it the promise of brighter, warmer days and shorter, lighter sleeves.
Details That Count — 8 Cutlery Sets to Upgrade Dinner
Mar-2026livingInvesting in a cutlery set (or flatware, as it’s known in the States) is a small but meaningful shift. Function comes first, but it’s also an opportunity to choose something that will delight and elevate mealtimes.
A List of Useful Recommendations — February 2026
Feb-2026styleThis month, we indulge in the sensation of cloth; artful textures, heirloom jewellery, and a coffee machine that delivers great service.
Patter Patron: A Membership that Enhances Your Experience
Feb-2026cultureAs a Patter Patron you will receive special partner offers and discounts, early access to content, and priority invitations.
Borlotti Beans — A Recipe for 3 Days
Feb-2026foodHere, we go batch instead of from-scratch cooking to give yourself space to linger, to think, to unlearn, and soak, through the first through months of the year.