The Best College Towns to Move to (If You’re Not a Student)
From inventive dining options, to world-class music, to ample outdoor recreation, these five college towns tick all the boxes for non-student residents.
Sep 13, 2018
You Can Now Pre-Order a 7-Foot-Tall Live Christmas Tree From Amazon
It’s not even technically fall yet, but Amazon is already in the Christmas spirit. The online retailer announced that they will be shipping live trees this holiday season—and that they will be up to seven feet tall. The selection will include Douglas fir and Norfolk Island pines, AP reports.
Sep 13, 2018
10 Designers Share Their Favorite Under-$50 Home Buys
Designers, they’re just like us! They love to travel, are addicted to Target, and love a good bargain. As design lovers, we’re used to seeing gorgeous furniture and accessories that are way out (waaay) of our budget. We’re talking about $200 candles, pricey throw pillows, and sofas that are well into the quadruple digits. But good style doesn’t have to break the bank. Truth is, there are plenty of items on the market that are chic and affordable. Need proof?
Sep 13, 2018
The Brooklyn Loft of Aelfie’s Founder Is as Audacious and Badass as You’d Think
Name: Aelfie Oudghiri, her husband, their daughter, and Shah the cat Location: Brooklyn, NY Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Fans of textile, furniture, and accessories company Aelfie are familiar with the brand’s stylish offerings—quirky graphics, loud colors, patterns that complement (and sometimes even clash, in a good way).
Sep 13, 2018
It's International Coffee Day—Here's How to Store All Your Mugs
It's the perfect weekend project.
Sep 13, 2018
Before and After: This $4K Bathroom Reno Looks More Like $40K
This totally DIY bathroom took seven months to go from damaged and dangerous (faulty electrical work!) to sleek and safe; and from “standard, average” to something truly special. Here’s a little backstory on this bathroom: When we moved into our home our guest bathroom was your standard, average space. It had newly updated cabinets and lighting, was painted a shade of beige, and was topped off with budget-friendly $5 blinds.
Sep 13, 2018
This $13 Kitchen Buy Helped Me Organize My Home in Minutes
Staying organized at home with a tight schedule—and budget—is never easy. That’s why it pays to search for simple, inexpensive ways to streamline your space in a pinch. And amazingly, we discovered a $13 buy that can help you organize and elevate your place in seconds. Target koji Ice Popsicle Molds 13 Buy now Popsicle molds, people, popsicle molds.
Sep 13, 2018
A Former Retail Space Is Now a Funky, Book-Filled Apartment
Name: Samantha Ladwig, my partner and our cat, Ingrid Location: Port Townsend, Washington Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 3 months, renting My partner, our cat, and I moved from Los Angeles last December. I had been working as a film cataloger at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for a few years, while freelance writing part time. I wanted to jump ship and freelance full time, so we saved up for a year and moved back to Seattle, with all 20-some plants in tow.
Sep 13, 2018
The Plant Doctor: Cactus Care Made Easy
The Plant Doctor: Cactus Care Made Easy
Sep 13, 2018