Home & Garden
If you’re looking for a quick organizing task on brisk winter days, here are a few ideas that might inspire you to get off the couch and get something done! Junk Drawer: I love a junk drawer and think everyone needs one. But this spot requires maintenance. Empty it out, […]
Laura and Chad Quinn had all but given up on buying a home. A yearlong search for the right fit led the couple to an eight-month-long journey of trying to build instead, but that wasn’t in the cards, either. “[Building] was over our budget,” says Chad, the director of planning […]
Pick a Palette “My holiday decorating shortcuts are based on a simple, pre-set color palette and natural, seasonal elements. I usually go with various shades of silver, gold and white (keep your colors to two or three selections). Because the color palette is simple, you can play with it and add […]
The Kohn home is sweeping and sunny, a vision of neutrals and space and architectural details. “The architect tried to tell me I was putting in too many windows,” laughs Jacque Kohn. “We’ve lived in so many dark houses that I really wanted extra windows. Normally, we rarely turn on our […]
If the never-ending election and the devastation of Hurricane Matthew have taught us anything about this upcoming holiday season, it’s that we all need some joy and laughter right now! Friends are leaving Facebook in droves because they just can’t handle the stress anymore. Even the American Psychological Association is […]
A comment I hear all of the time is, “Wow, I bet your house is super organized.” To which I always reply, “Well, it’s organized enough.” And for the most part, that’s true. I can get things looking pretty darn good in a short period of time, I know where […]
Wooden Bottle Openers, $40. John Parkinson Furniture → “Each bottle opener has a magnet, which allows it to be held securely on your refrigerator.” ← Framed Metal Bull, $99. Evie Watts Vlek 16-inch Wool and Cotton Pillow, $123. Redden Goods → “Don’t […]
Nestled among the tree-lined streets of Duke Forest is a tall and narrow blue house with unmistakably modern architecture. It’s at once subtle and striking, a refreshing sight on a block otherwise marked by friendly mid-century facades. “The house is tall, but inside it feels good,” says Jeff Strang, who lives […]
In many ways, September is a season of sign ups. This month inundates us with opportunities to volunteer at school, with sports and with various activities that kick off in autumn. And while I’m a big believer in the power of the word “no,” this world isn’t going to run […]
There’s a reason why as many as 55% of Americans don’t use all of their vacation time … post-trip reentry is rough! We are a culture of workaholics, and we’ve adopted a bit of a “work martyr complex” that keeps us from enjoying one of the perks of work: vacation. […]
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