For the last few decades, sewing was not seen as a valuable asset. Gone are the days when sewing was a mandatory skill in home economics class and so there are fewer men and women in their twenties and thirties who know how to sew than in generations past. More

In kitchen and bathroom renovations, you can use tile to bring a lot of style to a little space. So where should you get started when looking for tile for your own project? Start with our list of 10 quality tile resources! 

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The living room in Pam & Bryan's Comfortably Creative Family Home has the perfect mix of neutral and bold. By keeping the walls and trim light and bright, the couple is given a lot of leeway for getting creative with furniture. Mixing a neutral boxy sofa with wild patterned chairs creates a playful look without overwhelming. 

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My baby niece has many adorable things, but the one I covet most is her mobile. (I felt a little sheepish about my affinity for dangling plush animals, until my sister pointed out that mobiles are really for adults anyway: all Madeleine can see from her crib is a lot of lion and tiger undersides, suspended tantalizingly just out of reach.) If you, too, are a little jealous of the babies in your life, here are some mobiles for all us grown-ups out there. More

While I'm a big fan of gallery walls, for variety's sake I've been looking for two big prints to hang over my couch. Large prints can make a big impact, and they don't have to cost a fortune. More

My firstborn is a 10-year-old dachshund who has tolerantly and lovingly welcomed three humanoid siblings into our family. We pay homage to him with various dachshund-inspired design elements (even our preferred furniture profile is inspired by his long and low physique). Here are a few pieces that would be fantastic in the nursery or any room of a dachshund lover's home. More

It might be because I was out skiing not long after I learned to walk, but I actually like winter. I even like February, which many people malign. Nevertheless, these months can be hard on the body and sometimes the spirits. Here are 8 of the things that help me enjoy low temperatures. More

Last week we gave you a great roundup of eco-friendly cleaners. But sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. More

Everyone likes a clean home, but the process of getting there isn't always so enjoyable. Thankfully strong, irritating cleaners are no longer the only cleaning supply option. Now we have easy access to cleaners that are not only eco-friendly and good smelling, but also a wealth of DIY cleaning recipes. Here are some of the ones we like the best: More

Spots and polka dots are especially hot right now, so we've rounded up some of our favorite pieces to add a little playful pizazz to your home. The best part? They won't break the bank — almost everything is under $50. More