The Archives

A biweekly-ish newsletter of design and life. Stories, ideas, and observations from a Creative Director living between Oceanside and Joshua Tree, California.

Jillian Broughton Ebel 4/7/26 Jillian Broughton Ebel 4/7/26

Archive * No. 041: Net Gain

On life, fishing nets turned fine art, and folk pottery.

Jillian Broughton Ebel 9/23/25 Jillian Broughton Ebel 9/23/25

Archive * No. 024: Spindles & Sourdough

This issue features Jenny Lind furniture, a trip to the Ballerina Farm store, and National Park crochet patterns.

Jillian Broughton Ebel 8/12/25 Jillian Broughton Ebel 8/12/25

Archive * No. 019: All Hail Maximalism

This issue features a stay at the Lafayette Hotel, the rise of Medieval inspired design, a Royal Court bachelorette party, and more.

Jillian Broughton Ebel 7/29/25 Jillian Broughton Ebel 7/29/25

Archive * No. 017: Everyday Relics

This issue features eBay camera finds, my sister’s jewelry collection, August garage sale details, and what I’m cooking with all our tomatoes.