Start with a color you love. Look in your closet. What colors do you wear again and again? What memories or feelings come to mind when you see different colors? Some studies show that red stimulates appetite, green conveys a sense of renewal and growth, and blue promotes peacefulness, all of which may or may […]
There’s something perennially fresh about spring decor. Maybe it’s the spirit of the new season, or the celebration of color and new growth after the icy winter palette of whites and grays. This year I’m dreaming of a sophisticated and splendid holiday table that utilizes the most up-to-date spring decorating trends while still maintaining a […]
I met only one of my great-grandmothers, but I’m thankful to have photographs of all four of them. Sometimes when I gaze at those antique photos I think I can see similarities to myself — little things like the curl of the hair or the shape of the mouth. These pictures — heartwarming in their […]
These days, I’m obsessed with almost everything white. White kitchens, white bathrooms, white walls — the trend is toward simple, streamlined, and sleek. But with two kids, a husband, and a dog, it’s not easy to get white stuff clean. Somehow I manage, though! Here’s what I’ve learned. Tile and Grout Though they sparkle when […]
You’ve done your spring cleaning. You’ve organized your medicine cabinet. You’ve labeled everything from cleaning supplies to spices. And your fridge and oven are spotless. You think you’ve really nailed this whole domestic goddess business —until you look behind your desk, your TV, or your music system. All those cables, power cords, and charger wires […]
You may not be buying bound books anymore — you probably do most of your reading on your tablet or e-reader — but we’re willing to bet that you’ve still managed to accumulate quite a few hardbacks and paperbacks over the years. And books — whether brand new, read, re-read, or picked up from an […]
Life is full of things that need to be organized. Spices need to be alphabetized in the spice rack (or is that just me?), paperwork needs to be organized and properly filed (of course), and clothes need to be organized by season (Note to self: organize clothes by season). And then we have our cleaning […]
1- Get Inspired First, think about how you want to use the space and what your needs are, be it entertaining or play areas for children, says Australian designer Jason Grant, author of “Away at Home: Creating Relaxed Spaces of Your Own.” Then, decorate your outdoor space as you would any other room. Think about […]
When you looked at our home decoration images, you would think we all live in a constantly sun-kissed and desaturated world — of course, the original #nofilter pictures in our camera rolls tell a different story. But the filters we choose can do more than reveal our desire to live a Southern California life. They […]
1. Sheers When it comes to window dressings, nothing welcomes spring and summer like a pair of sheer curtains. They’re simple, lightweight, and let the sunshine in. I can easily picture these embroidered lovelies in my bedroom or bathroom, fluttering in the warm afternoon breeze. 2. Beach Blues I live on the east side of […]
