Moving may be the most stressful thing one can do, so naturally I've picked the craziest time of year to do it. Genius. To help keep my sanity, I've been relying heavily on my master to-do list. I broke it down week-by-week for the final month before my move in order to not only accomplish it all, but do it within the time frame that makes sense. Wanna see my list? More
Table setting decor might change throughout the seasons and with the holidays, but one sure constant is your salt and pepper set. Whether you prefer a classic shaker, like to grind it out, or keep it on display in a cellar, these simple and classic salt and pepper sets are sure to spice up any table. More
And now for a post-holiday dose of most-unwelcome reality: plans are afoot in San Francisco to create a few hundred micro-apartments, for residents who want to live alone but can't afford the average studio price of $2,075/month. Remember when I said the alleged average of $1,905/month for a 2-bedroom in San Francisco sounded crazy low? Try $1,500/month for a 0-bedroom... More
Setting up a wedding registry can be an exciting, yet overwhelming task. With so many options available, it's often difficult to determine which products will work well and last. This assortment of well-made, stainless steel kitchen tools, is a great starting point for those looking to set up their kitchen with items that will stand the test of time. More
Owning a home is not for the faint of heart. It seems simple enough — how bad could it be, right? — but then something goes wrong, and there's no landlord to come save the day. I've been a homeowner for a little over 8 years now, and I'm still learning. More
In his 2010 book Role Models, John Waters dedicates one chapter to each of his personal role models. For one chapter, he breaks away from that format to address his art collection instead. More
Do you take your time and hunt down the absolute perfect item for each nook and cranny? Do you have the time and energy to wait and buy or re-create the things you can't yet afford? Can you live in a semi-finished space? In other words: are you a slow decorator? More
One day this week I looked in my coat closet and realized it had become a mess. Knowing layering season is closing in on us East Coast-ers, I got to work organizing. Now my closet has a place for coats, warm accessories, and all the other things from shoes to brooms. More
Today's how-to comes from John Gleeson Connolly, and it's called "How to Build a Hammered Light." More





















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