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6 Sure-Fire Ways to Make Overnight Guests Feel at Home

When we moved from Atlanta to Tallahassee, we were glad to discover that our new location was an ideal spot for friends from Georgia to come over for a little getaway. With some of the country’s top beaches just a couple of hours away from us, friends love to come and visit for a few days of catching up and catching some sun and surf. Here are a few ways I’ve found to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Have sleeping arrangements ready before guests arrive.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 25, 2014

Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women”

From Apartment Therapy → Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women” I’ve been reading French Women Don’t Get Fat and its sequel, A French Woman For All Seasons… A recent experience made me think that these same lessons could also apply to your home.

The Kitchn Editors

Jul 25, 2014

Before & After: A Catch-All Laundry Room Gets Beautiful and Functional

Not everyone is brave enough to show off their laundry room like Anna. Hers was the room that accumulated all of the extra “I-don’t-quite-know-what-to-do-with-this-right-now-so-I’m-going-to-leave-it-here-and-forget-all-about-it.” Finally enough was enough and Anna decided her laundry room should be functional for, you know, actual laundry. These were Anna’s goals: •A surface to sort and fold laundry comfortably. •A place to hang ironing.

Jennifer Hunter

Jul 25, 2014

How To Make the Most of Typical Rental Features: The Only Bathroom is Through the Bedroom

Once upon a time, I was flat-hunting in London and found an adorable one. The location was convenient and the space bright and sunny. The problem? The bathroom was located off the bedroom, meaning that guests would have to go past my bed in order to use it. Here’s how to make the most of this sometimes awkward layout: Though I immediately discounted that flat, I’ve since discovered that this layout isn’t as ridiculous (or rare) as I once thought.

Eleanor Büsing

Jul 25, 2014

These Plastic-Free Straws are Reusable

(Image credit: West Elm) From The Kitchn → 5 Reusable Plastic-Free Straws

Jennifer Hunter

Jul 25, 2014

10 Stunning Standout Kitchens

The Kitchn Editors

Jul 25, 2014