At a time when things can start feeling a bit too materialistic, or buying gifts can feel like it's just for the sake of doing so, we look to our friends at the minimalist home goods store Formerly Yes for a counter point — discussing their inspiration, backstory, and why less is more.

Sterling Bartlett has been a friend and favorite artist of ours since the beginning. So when he recently unveiled a new style that was totally different from the stuff he'd been doing for years, we had to ask him what sparked the change.

Maxim Ludwig’s 1976 Datsun B210 is a dream to drive but only plays 8-track tapes, leading to a treasure hunt for whatever albums he can find on this very defunct medium. Luckily he’s managed to nab some real gems.