Current Obsessions: The Analogue Life

Museums that offer free workshops, libraries that lend more than books, characterful homes with light footprints, and 11 other things we’re smiling about this week.

Above: A tech- and clutter-free work space for a clear head. Photograph by Paul Massey, from For Your Inspiration: 19 Home Offices We Love, Remote Work Edition.

• How awesome is this? The Brooklyn Public Library has just launched a craft library! Patrons can check out crafting supplies like knitting needles, screenprinting equipment, crochet notions, even a metal stamping kit.
• Learn to make a hand broom—for free—at the Metropolitan Museum of Art today, from 1-4 pm. No need to register. (Hat tip: Annie.)
• Cool collab alert: St. Frank x Artifact Uprising photo albums.
• DWR’s semiannual sale is happening! Take 25% off everything, up to 40% off on select products.
• A willow basket-weaving class at Stissing House that includes a country lunch? Sign us up. Details here.
• The ghostly fabric-paneled pendant light trend continues. We recently spotted this version (by Ladies & Gentlemen) in a project by Landed Interiors.
• Another trend that has legs? Swagged fabric as headboard. Annie first wrote about it here and just spotted it again here.
• Maybe our wardrobe closets could all use a yellow stool?
• Ooh, a new Ikea collection.
• “The Latest Wealth Flex: Big Trees.” Discuss.
• Planning a wedding? We found the sweetest DIY for you.
• This tour of renowned landscape architect Dan Pearson’s inspired low-impact farmhouse in Somerset is a must-watch. (Hat tip: Fan.)
• Autumn lawn chores, sustainable edition.
• An artist’s illustrated guide to “East Hampton’s secret garden of unusual trees.” (Hat tip: Laura.)
• We’ll be revisiting this video over and over until summer returns next year.