Before & After: An IKEA Hemnes Dresser Glams Up
Courtney found herself in a bit of a design lurch when she ordered a new dresser for her daughter, but a month later got word that it had been cancelled. Instead of shaking her fists at the heavens and cursing the retail gods, she hopped in her car, drove to IKEA and snatched up a Hemnes dresser. With a little DIY know-how she transformed the dresser into a totally glam, Old Hollywood-inspired piece. From Courtney: If you are not familiar with it, this is the Hemnes dresser from IKEA.
Sep 23, 2017
Meet My Two Favorite Lunch Buddies: Prepd and Monbento
Lunch monotony is real and we know it all too well. You were excited to have prepped a lunch the night before, but those leftovers look kind of sad and boring now that noon is rolling around and your stomach is grumbling. Today I’ve got two bento boxes that are total lunch gamechangers: Prepd Pack and Monbento. They’re super functional (compact, wash easily, no leaks) and super cute.
Sep 23, 2017
On the Market: Old Houses Under $200K with Woodwork to Die For
Real estate daydreaming is one of the most enjoyable pastimes: you can envision all the lives you’d lead, all the outfits you’d wear, and all the updates and improvements you’d make without being confined by budget, building codes, or reality. Here are a dozen homes currently on the market for under $200,000, all of them fixer-uppers of varying degrees, all of them featuring ridiculously beautiful, ornate, and irreplaceable original woodwork.
Sep 23, 2017
UNIQLO Channels Charles & Ray Eames for Latest Collection
Fast fashion goes mid-century modern: Uniqlo is paying homage to the most famous furniture designers of the era—the Eames. The Japanese retailer known for affordable of-the-moment basics and artsy graphic tees is channeling Charles and Ray Eames for its latest line — with prices ranging from just $14.99 to $19.99.
Sep 23, 2017
One Man’s Junk Is Another Woman’s Cute Hanging Bathroom Storage
Not all bathroom projects have to be major upgrades, sometimes a simple change can add a little bit of extra functionality and a lot of charm. Claire needed more storage but wasn’t particularly keen on running out to the store for a quick fix. After fate threw this vintage drawer into her path, it became clear that she was about to find her storage solution. From Claire: This was an old drawer that I had picked out of a dumpster on my daily dog walk.
Sep 23, 2017
Show Off Your Storage With Stylish Baskets You Can DIY
Don't let your storage bore.
Sep 23, 2017