A “Cozy Alcove” in the East Village
Name: Sarah Location: East Village —New York, New York I live in a cozy alcove studio, about 450 square feet, where I’ve made my wildest nook dreams come true. I’ve always loved sleeping in small, enclosed space (as a kid, I often slept in my walk-in closet) and wanted to find a studio where the sleeping area could be separate, as I love to entertain.
Sep 22, 2016
Kitchn Editors Weigh In: Best $20 I Ever Spent on My Kitchen
(Image credit: Natalie Jeffcott) From Kitchn → The Best $20 I Ever Spent on My Kitchen
Sep 22, 2016
Wait! Don’t Pack That! 6 Things You Really Don’t Need on Vacation
As a travel lover (and chronic over-packer), I’ve researched and prepared for many trips—from weekend getaways to months abroad—only to get so frustrated with myself when I realize (usually mid-trip) that I definitely didn’t need to bring that third pair of heels. Here are six things to ditch while packing for your trip. Think of it as the Kon-Mari method for your suitcase.
Sep 22, 2016
Before & After: A Small Bathroom Lightens Up
When Nole and her family moved into their home, their sole bathroom was dark, cramped and falling apart. After overhauling the main fixtures and lightning everything up, they have a much happier spot! From Nole: This is the only full bathroom in our home. When my husband and I first toured our home, we immediately identified the bathroom as needing a total gut renovation.
Sep 22, 2016
Old House, New Tricks: See How 3 Gorgeous Old Houses Were Outfitted for a New Century
Old houses filled with period furniture are lovely, of course, but that doesn’t mean that they all have to be a museum. Homes are allowed to grow and change with their owners and with the times, and sometimes that results in a pastiche of old surroundings and new furnishings that’s even more delightful than the sum of its parts. Check out these three old houses whose owners have embraced modernism, with beautiful and unexpected results.
Sep 22, 2016
Get Your Wellness and Wallet Back on Track this Fall by Eating at Home
To any of you who need a bit of a fire lit under them to fire up the stove this fall, here are a few tips for easing your way back into the kitchen.
Sep 22, 2016