Urine as fertilizer: Would you try this?
“You know what really works? Urine.” That was what my UPS carrier told me the other day in an exchange about keeping my plants alive. I had a lot of houseplants I’d just bought sitting outside,...
View ArticleLighting Makes the Room
On choosing this paper globe to hang above the dining room table, Leanne Ford recently said “Ya know, I had been playing with a lot of different lighting options in the space. But the truth was...
View ArticleWhat I learned about Tidying Up from Marie Kondo
Is decluttering one of your New Year’s Goals? Marie Kondo has a new Netflix show that debuted on New Year’s Day called Tidying Up. Have you watched it yet? I noted a whole lot of Kondo-esque folding...
View ArticleFive Under-the-Radar Sources for Affordable and Unique Art
by Samantha Martin Nothing adds more character or polish to a room than artwork. It can be the most personal part of a space, and when I look at the paintings and prints on my walls it reminds me of...
View ArticleApartment Living: Maximizing Space and Style
by Cary Rogers As an apartment dweller, I know that creating a functional and stylish space can sometimes be a challenge. Your home can easily become a stressful environment if it is overcrowded or...
View ArticleBest Sources for Organic Ceramic Dinnerware
by Suzanne Fletcher A few days ago, I noticed a chip in one of our porcelain dinner plates from CB2, and just yesterday I found another in a Heller bowl we use for cereal and salsa (and it’s not easy...
View ArticleStyle Primer: New Traditional
by Samantha Martin There are few things I enjoy more than getting lost in the work of talented interior designers and considering what makes a particularly beautiful room design stand out—and how the...
View ArticleStyle Primer: California Casual Modern
by Samantha Martin In the last few years, the minimalist-yet-cozy look of California Casual Modern has taken the internet by storm. It’s easy to see why. These interiors make you want to kick off your...
View ArticleColor of the moment: Mustard
by Cary Rogers Have you noticed mustard yellow popping up everywhere lately? It’s such a warm and pretty color! I’ve bought some pieces to incorporate into my wardrobe, but I keep seeing it in home...
View ArticleHome Design: Four New Favorite Books
by Suzanne Fletcher I have a system for dealing with my weakness for design books (and cookbooks). When I hear or read about a book I’m intrigued by, I first go online and borrow it from the library....
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