Nostalgia

3 articles

Hearth & Home

Summer Camp Aesthetic Design Trend Evokes Nostalgia

Forget sleek minimalism: designers now recommend river rocks for fireplace hearths, evoking a childhood summer.

Ingrid Larson·June 29, 2026

A steaming tourtiere pie sits on a rustic wooden counter in a cozy Quebec City kitchen, evoking warmth and cherished family memories.

Travel & Towns

Quebec City food memories connect us to fathers

The scent of tourtière, baking in my Quebec City kitchen, doesn't just fill the air; it transports me back forty years to my father's booming laughter, a presence so real I almost expect him to walk t

Nora Haddad·June 18, 2026

A 1970s living room featuring an avocado green shag carpet and vintage decor, evoking a sense of nostalgic and cyclical design trends.

Homes & Havens

Generational Taste: The Cyclical Return of 'Tacky' Decor

A recent surge in searches for 'avocado green kitchen' and 'shag carpet revival' suggests that the decorating trends we once mocked are quietly staging a comeback.

Ingrid Larson·June 1, 2026