Here's something that's bound to make you jealous: The jewelry designer behind the brand Nishi, Joanna Bengoa, was born in Tokyo and grew up jetting between there and Spain. She still makes it back to visit the Japanese supercity every year, and it's safe to say she knows a few must-see spots that might not be on your radar. Bring on the yakitori! READ MORE

We're back with a banner best of 10 Things episode, featuring Claire and Erica's latest 'n greatest newsletter discoveries. If you love Diane Keaton, planking, and cool new ways to mend your jeans, this is truly the ep for you. READ MORE

There's a lot to love about Samantha Pleet's romantic-yet-practical clothing line - but we're especially partial to the way she incorporates charming, colorful prints, which all tell some kind of story. Whether they're based on Sound of Music nostalgia or spooky ghost tales, each one is uniquely out there but still totally wearable. Here's Samantha on how she and her husband Patrick, who both also design their own patterns, pair up with some of the raddest illustrators around. READ MORE

Molly Zimmermann travels back to Switzerland a few times a year to visit her family, and while she's there, there's one thing that's always at the top of her to-do list: eat fondue. The gooey. traditional meal says home to her, as Molly explains: "It's a communal thing and a collective experience. We all dip into the same pot and dance around each others' forks to keep the cheese from boiling. The immediacy of it keeps you present and engaged in that moment as the best celebrations do." Molly's also honed a homemade version so she can get her fix even when she's back in Los Angeles - where she's also perfected the art of streamlined jewelry for her line, MM Druck. READ MORE

Sara Ritz has never met an art project that she hasn't wanted to tackle - and though running Freundeskreis Goods involves plenty of hands-on ceramics work, she de-compresses by constructing something else: vibrant collage creations. As she says, "Making them is quite therapeutic for me because I unplug my brain and just cut, paste, and see what happens." Despite her low-key approach, the results are extremely profesh. Here's how to follow her lead. READ MORE