Sure, kiddies are cute, but they tend to leave a trail of chaos in their wakes. Tackling that clutter is no easy feat – grown-ups have a hard enough time managing their own messes! Cue the experts. We tapped organization pros for some genius tips on reining in kid-clutter and teaching children good organization habits […]
There’s something so special about gathering good friends and family around your dinner table. Good food, candlelight, the right music, stimulating conversation and plenty of laughter—those are the ingredients for a great dinner party. To make your next soiree really memorable (and enjoyable for you!), we asked a few gracious hostesses around the world for […]
We love escaping into a good movie—especially if it has great set design! Who didn’t want to be cocooned in Meg Ryan’s charming shabby-chic marina-view apartment in “Sleepless in Seattle”? And, we’ve been dreaming (along with the rest of the collective female psyche) of a houseboat on Lake Union since 1993. Swoon-worthy sets are half […]
Tired of your house looking, well… tired? Much like our closets need a fresh dose of fashion sense from time to time, our homes can benefit from a facelift once in a while. Here are eight books that will inspire you to get any redecorating project off the ground. The Bee Cottage Story: How I […]
Entering a child’s playroom can be a dangerous endeavor. In addition to the headache from the sight of Play Doh-encrusted carpet and the rapid heartbeat caused by scratched DVD’s littering the floor, you risk a doctor’s visit to extract Legos and Hama beads from the soles of your feet. It’s a room we often apologize […]
Layers bring a room to life! Without them, even the most beautiful space will remain a soulless showroom full of things. It’s like setting a table with gorgeous linens, fine china and spectacular centerpieces and then skipping the food! After many hours spent poring over images of stunning interiors that nail it, we discovered ten […]
It’s not pretty. All of those different sized jars rolling around in your drawer, or stacked on top of each other in the cabinet. The duplicates, the spills, the rooting around for what you need while the soup you need it for boils over. There is hope. You can organize the most disorganized place in […]
“I’ve always loved the idea of living in a beautiful farmhouse,” explains the owner of a century-old four-bedroom ranch with an English country vibe in the village of Golf. Located on a nearly one acre lot, the rambling four-bedroom house, which was originally built as a stable, has a painted brick exterior with a slate […]
You promised yourself that this is the summer you will get to it. This thing you dread. You will go down to the basement and drag all of your retired stuff to the garage. You will buy price stickers and borrow folding tables. You will dedicate your beloved Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Pamela Matiosian’s new boutique Persimmon offers a space for the community to be inspired by the beauty of art. Filled with exquisite artwork, jewelry and accessories, Persimmon showcases a plethora of unique creations. Persimmon is also a place where the community can create art. The Food & Art Series provides workshop participants the opportunity to gather […]
