Before & After: From Blank Wall to Beautiful Built-Ins
A big blank wall. It could easily be a source of inspiration or anxiety. For Becky, it was inspiration first, contractor-related anxiety second. She seized the opportunity to use her large amount of blank space as an opportunity to go above and beyond a standard media center and add some built-in charm to her living room. The results are a stunning nod to farmhouse style, will remaining understatedly chic.
Sep 19, 2017
9 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean With a Clothes Steamer
On top of handling wrinkled clothes, this trusty tool can tackle lots more housekeeping tasks.
Sep 19, 2017
Soon, You’ll Be Able to Drop Off Amazon Returns to This Retailer
You bought something on Amazon. Now, you don’t actually want it (perhaps you bought it at 3 am while up with the baby or insomnia—no judgement, we’ve all been there). Now you have to return it. In the grand scheme of online returns, Amazon makes it relatively painless, but now you’ll have an additional option that doesn’t require finding your nearest UPS store. Just head to Kohl’s, and they’ll handle it for you.
Sep 19, 2017
Anthropologie’s Sale Is On Sale Right Now
If you’re pining over something at Anthropologie, you might want to head on over right now—the boho retailer’s sale is on sale, because who doesn’t love savings on savings? Currently, there’s an extra 25 percent off whatever’s currently on sale at Anthro—no code needed, and the discount will be reflected in your cart. Though there’s one caveat: as with many of Anthropologie’s sales, furniture is excluded from the extra discount (drats!).
Sep 19, 2017
A Family of Expats Settle Into a Beautiful Mix of Old and New in Luxembourg
Name: Angela, her husband, daughter, and their dog, Ollie Location: Luxembourg The basics: 6 years, rented — 4,000 square feet When Angela and her family moved to Luxembourg from the States, they weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Prioritizing the things that soften the blow of an international move on a family, Angela wanted a home with a great location, access to schools and outdoor space.
Sep 19, 2017
Here’s How To Remove Grease Stains from Clothing
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Sep 19, 2017
AllModern’s September Clearance Has Huge Furniture Savings
Deal alert: if you’re in the market for some new furniture or decor, then head on over to AllModern, because their September clearance has some crazy low prices. We picked out some of our favorites on sale —up to 65 percent off!—below. AllModern—the more contemporary sister site to online retail giant Wayfair—is having a huge sale this month, with a ton of items over half off.
Sep 19, 2017
The Suburb of The Future Could Be Free of Driveways and More Drone Friendly
Love ’em or hate ’em, it appears American suburbs are here to stay. But they might look very different 50 or even ten years from now. That’s according to Alan M. Berger, professor of landscape architecture and urban design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who explained his vision for more sustainable suburban development in the New York Times this past weekend.
Sep 19, 2017
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Your Living Room Can Be Beautiful & Modern…Even If It’s Small
Living rooms do a lot. They’re spaces to chill alone, hang with friends, work on your laptop, binge-watch TV, read, write, meditate, practice your yoga, nap, and, you know, live. They should adapt to your life, even if your life happens in a 400-square-foot apartment. For those of us who need our furniture to pack the most possible function into the smallest possible footprint, Target’s new brand Project 62® does it with beauty and aplomb.
Sep 19, 2017
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Create an Edited Entryway Using Beautiful, Useful Pieces
Let’s be real for a minute. Entryways are challenging — every day they’re a dumping ground for mail, phones, chargers, keys, and bags. Even if you’re the most organized person in the world, yours probably needs some love on the regular to keep it looking presentable. But here’s the good news: Even the smallest of spaces can be set up with everything you need to maintain a clean, clutter-free zone.
Sep 19, 2017
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Small Spaces, Solved: Target’s New “Project 62” Brand Is Here and It’s Gorgeous
Target lovers, get happy. (And Modernism lovers, and small-space livers, and…well…a lot of people can get happy.) We’re super psyched to announce the launch of Target’s new brand, Project 62®. It takes the crisp, clean aesthetic of Modernism and applies it to small-space living, a match that makes so much sense. See our faves for every room! 1962 was a big year. That’s when Modernist design hit its peak and moved into homes across the country.
Sep 19, 2017
First-Time Home Seller’s Survival Guide: What to Know Before You List
If you’re looking for advice on buying your first home, you’ll find no shortage of it. And for good reason, sure–buying your first home is a big deal. But, you know, so is selling your first home, and there seems to be far less insight about that equally important and just as stressful process. Will selling your home be riddled with anxiety no matter what? Yeah, probably.
Sep 19, 2017
12 Slow Cooker Classics Everyone Should Know
(Image credit: Lauren Volo) From Kitchn → The 12 Slow Cooker Classics Every Cook Should Know null
Sep 19, 2017