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A Modern and Family-Friendly Farmhouse

Name: Lauren Location: Osgood, Indiana We live in a two story modern farmhouse on about five acres of land just outside of a little town with one stoplight, Napoleon, Indiana. My husband and I were both born and raised here and went to the same school. So, we purchased the land and we have been living in our home for just a little over a year. We have three little boys Blake (8), Callen (6) and Nash (2).

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Feb 1, 2017

Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Hartwig Answers 8 Most-Asked Questions

(Image credit: @melissa_hartwig) From Kitchn → 8 Questions for Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Hartwig

Apartment Therapy

Feb 1, 2017

Survey Reveals That People Want Bigger Homes—Except in this One Country

For many people, bigger is still better—especially when it comes to their homes. Sure, that motorized monstrosity known as the Hummer is no longer in production, and McMansions have fallen out of favor in recent years as tiny homes tickle our imaginations. But according to a new survey, in much of America, size still matters—and big isn’t big enough.

Jon Gorey

Feb 1, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Biedermeier Style

More than a century before the Eameses created their simple, honest furniture designed to appeal to the everyman, a style of furnishings emerged in Germany, one whose simplicity, visual lightness, and playful geometries were a herald of things to come. Biedermeier is notable for being the first decorative movement that was created by and for the middle class, and even today, after two centuries, these pieces still feel surprisingly fresh and modern.

Nancy Mitchell

Feb 1, 2017

Before and After: A Dreary Rental Bathroom Gets A Fresh Makeover for Just $60

Perhaps the next best thing to your landlord offering to fix up your rental bathroom (which rarely happens), is your landlord granting their blessing for you to fix it up yourself. Justyna was thrilled to get the green light from her landlord to make some bathroom improvements and she got straight to work. See what she accomplished on a small budget in this small rental: From Justyna: This summer I decided I couldn’t live with my rental bathroom any longer.

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Feb 1, 2017

3 Storage Solutions to Steal from This Under-the-Stairs Pantry

(Image credit: Shawna’s Glamorous Custom Kitchen, photographed by Gina Bianciello for The Kitchn) From Kitchn → 3 Ideas to Steal from This Under-the-Stairs Pantry

Apartment Therapy

Feb 1, 2017

Want to Move to Europe? Real Life Advice on How To Make an International Move

Morgan’s dream of living in Europe was a topic even on her first date with her partner Matt. “Matt had never been to Europe before, but it wasn’t long until we booked out first trip together and he caught the travel bug,” writes Morgan. Three years after that first date, Matt got the opportunity to open his company’s European office. And they had a pick of pre-approved countries like Ireland, England, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands!

Adrienne Breaux

Feb 1, 2017