JUNE 17, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navigating the Oriental Rug Market. Impact: As consumers flocked to buy these intricate rugs, they inadvertently sparked a global obsession with home décor, leading to the rise of reality TV shows about interior design. Who knew a rug could pave the way for so many questionable home makeover decisions?. Fact: Did you know that the first Oriental rugs were used as portable insulation? Now they're just portable dust collectors in trendy homes..
• Headline: Staining Oak: The Mission Style Revolution. Impact: The popularity of mission oak furniture sent furniture designers into a frenzy, leading to an avalanche of 'mission-style' items that cluttered homes for decades. Little did they know, this would also lead to the rise of DIY shows, where people ruin perfectly good wood with questionable staining techniques.. Fact: Fun fact: Mission oak was all the rage because it was the perfect way to hide those pesky scratches... and poor craftsmanship..
• Headline: Motherhood: Shifting Roles in Parenting. Impact: This reflection on motherhood led to a surge in mom blogs, which, in turn, created a generation of aspiring influencers. Congratulations, mothers of the past, you unknowingly set the stage for a thousand avocado toast pics!. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, sitting on the porch with a clipboard was considered cutting-edge multitasking? Now it’s just called procrastination..
• Headline: EXHIBITS FEATURE PAPERMAKING ART. Impact: The revival of interest in hand papermaking spurred a movement that inspired people to start crafting their own paper, leading to an explosion of artisanal stationery and a resurgence in the popularity of letter writing. Because nothing says 'I care' like a hand-written note on paper you made yourself!. Fact: Did you know that the first paper was invented in China? So, if your hand-made paper looks like a toddler's art project, you're not too far off from the historical roots of papermaking!.
• Headline: HERS. Impact: Joan Didion's commentary on youth in New York contributed to the myth of the 'eternal young' city, inspiring countless people to move there in search of never-ending nightlife. Ironically, most end up in bed by 10 PM, wondering where the years went.. Fact: Did you know that in New York, being 'very young' is more about attitude than age? You could be 50 and still be considered 'young' if you can rock a pair of skinny jeans!.
• Headline: HELPFUL HARDWARE; FOR SPORTS EQUIPMENT. Impact: The quest for organized sports equipment led to the invention of storage solutions that could rival Tetris. Soon, entire industries were built around organizing your chaos, which ultimately led to the rise of minimalism—because why have 12 tennis rackets when you can have none?. Fact: Did you know that the average household has enough sports equipment to field an Olympic team? And yet, somehow, the only sport most people play is 'avoidance of cleaning out the garage.'.