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In preparation for the holiday season, a selection of gift ideas related to some of our favorite Design Decoded posts
December 06, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
Be it a book, movie, calendar or game, these picks are perfect for the hardest-to-shop-for people on your list
December 05, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
January 2013 | By Smithsonian Magazine
January 2013 | By Smithsonian Magazine
A Q&A with Diana Zlatanovski on how she came to collect collections, what they say about design, and how to be a collector without becoming a hoarder
December 04, 2012
| By Sarah C. Rich
There are lots of ways to use goods in the pantry to make your digs a little merrier
December 04, 2012
| By Jesse Rhodes
Are the days of wearing just a tuxedo t-shirt just over the horizon?
December 03, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
A food safety expert explains the scientific reasons why salmonella outbreaks in peanut butter—like the one earlier this week—are so common
November 30, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
David Liittschwager travels to the world's richest ecosystems, photographing all the critters that pass through his "biocube" in 24 hours
November 30, 2012
| By Jeff Greenwald
Meaningful purchases trump frenetic shopping and closets bulging with new clothes
November 29, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
In response to a changing economy and demographic shift toward urban areas, the deserted homes of Schlitz, PBR and other beers are being repurposed
November 28, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
In a new book, 75 artists illustrate questions scientists haven't fully answered yet
November 28, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
From E-Z Bake to national champ, Jennifer Nystrom knows pies
November 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The origin of Pabst's iconic blue ribbon dates back to one of the most important gatherings in American history
November 20, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
Take a closer look at where the staples of the holiday dinner originate -- from farms across the country, both large and small
November 20, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
In a new book, the editors of Cook's Illustrated share some secrets to preparing the perfect holiday feast
November 20, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Meet the artist who burns her creations to amazing effect
December 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The innovative bassist and winner of the Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award for performing arts is taking jazz to a whole new place
December 2012
| By dream hampton
The Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award winner for visual arts transformed filmmaking as he assembled a new myth out of Hurricane Katrina
December 2012
| By Franz Lidz
Seeking comfort, holiday diners will don elastic to indulge their expanding waistlines. They should thank Thomas Hancock and his "masticator"
November 19, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
The more talkative half of the famed magic duo says that even for professionals, this magic act is a tough act to swallow
December 2012
| By Penn Jillette
From the classical era to modern music, flames have lent a spark to some of the greatest tunes of all time
December 2012
| By Zachary Woolfe
December 2012 | By Smithsonian Magazine
December 2012 | By Smithsonian Magazine
Hostess, the bakery responsible for Twinkies, is declaring bankruptcy and liquidating its assets
November 16, 2012
| By Jesse Rhodes
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