The Wakefield's Guide

A men's plaid flannel shirt and a women's knit cardigan folded on a wooden chair beside a window in soft autumn light
Cool-Weather Layers: How to Wear Flannel Shirts and Cardigans
How flannel shirts, overshirts and cardigans should fit, how to layer them for cool mornings and evenings, and how to wash them so they stay soft for years. Read more...
Linen throw pillows in sage, cream and terracotta on a light sofa beside a side table with a ceramic vase of dried stems
How to Refresh a Room With Pillow Covers and Vases
Simple ways to refresh a living room or bedroom with linen pillow covers and ceramic vases: sizes, colors, textures and styling stems. Read more...
A brown leather tote bag on a wooden bench with a folded silk scarf, sunglasses and a notebook beside it, soft daylight
How to Choose an Everyday Tote Bag That Lasts
Leather or canvas, size, straps and pockets: how to choose an everyday tote bag that fits your laptop and your errands, and how to care for it. Read more...
A women's linen dress and a men's linen shirt on wooden hangers side by side against a sunlit white wall
Linen Clothing for the Whole Family: How to Wear, Wash and Keep It Fresh
Why linen dresses and shirts suit hot summers, how to wear them for work and weekends, and how to wash, dry and iron linen so it lasts. Read more...