The City Guide to Malibu
Yes, Malibu has a reputation for being economically extra. But here’s what most people don’t realize: Beyond the displays of wealth—from billion-dollar beachfront homes to YouTube’s targeted ads for spendy rehabs and private-gate installations—is a rustic chaparral and chill country life in the canyons. The beaches are so close, the hiking can start from your backyard and the stars and moon seem so much brighter out here.
May 3, 2018
An Architect Reviews Barbie Dreamhouses
*Disclaimer: Although I practiced for five years, I never actually got licensed as an architect. Becoming an architect is actually really hard. You can read all about the requirements right here, and then, the next time you see one of your architect friends, tell them you’re really impressed with what they’ve accomplished. When I was little, I begged my mother for a Barbie Dreamhouse. It was the toy of toys: utterly huge, insanely pricey. I never got one.
May 3, 2018
Before and After: This Nautical Bathroom is Now Much More Subtle
This smart redo preserved everything that was great, and changed everything that wasn't.
May 3, 2018
We Bet You Could Use Some “Lagom” in Your Life Right Now
Lagom is a Swedish lifestyle trend that just won’t quit. Defined loosely as “everything in moderation,” the concept of lagom (pronounced law-gum) is all about finding balance in your everyday life. To help us better understand the concept of lagom, we called on Niki Brantmark, creator of My Scandinavian Home and author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life, to break it down.
May 3, 2018
Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Just Sold Their Brooklyn Townhouse for $6.5M
Looks like Emily Blunt and John Krasinski will have to find a new “quiet place”. The celeb couple just sold their recently renovated Park Slope townhouse for $6.5 million. Listed back in September 2017 with Corcoran for $8 million, the pair decided to offload the place after they realized they spend too much time traveling. “We’ve been nomads for a while now, but that’s the nature of the business,” Krasinski told WSJ at the time.
May 3, 2018
This Is the Weirdest State to Buy and Sell a House
Pop quiz: In which state is it illegal to milk another person’s cow, give your child a silly haircut and take more than three sips of beer while standing? Texas, of course. Unless you’re an outlaw dairy farmer with a mullet (to match your kid’s hairdo) who drinks her beer on the run, it’s unlikely the feds will come after you for any of the above indiscretions.
May 3, 2018
This Small Home Has the Boldest Bathroom Tile Ever
Name: Daniel and Diego Location: Palermo — Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 590 square feet Years lived in: Owned, 12 years After living in Spain for 15 years, Daniel wanted to move back to Argentina. During a visit he found this apartment, fell in love with it, and began a long-distance restoration relationship that would last almost a year. Luckily, Daniel’s experience as an interior designer helped him sail through the process with ease.
May 3, 2018
Pinterest Was Obsessed with These House Tours Last Month
Choosing a favorite photo from a recent house tour is basically impossible, but the numbers don't lie...these are the most pinned house tour photos from April.
May 3, 2018
The Tiny $5 Organizer that Keeps the Peace in My Space
Relationship expert, I am not. But I have spent the past eight years living with a man who, in almost every possible way, has a different routine and standard than I do for what makes a clean house. I can’t even boil it down to “I’m cleaner than him,” or “he’s cleaner than me.” We just have different priorities. I’d be happy to do the laundry once a decade, if I could stand it, leaving my single 10-year load rumpled in the dryer for an eternity.
May 3, 2018
Simple Hacks To Keep Flowers Fresh
Simple Hacks To Keep Flowers Fresh
May 3, 2018
1 Costco Bouquet, 3 Arrangements
1 Costco Bouquet, 3 Arrangements
May 3, 2018