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Kenya is a Dallas-based freelance entertainment and lifestyle writer who devotes most of her free time to traveling, gardening, playing piano and reading way too many advice columns.


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Sleep in a Sustainable Geodesic Dome on the Canadian Forest
When it comes to eye-catching structures, geodesic domes lead the pack. They’re quirky, futuristic, and they tend to stand out wherever they’re situated. On the flip side, architects at Canadian firm Bourgeois Lechasseur have managed to come up with a trio of domes that blend into their natural surroundings.
Oct 14, 2022
This 424-Square-Foot Victorian Tiny House for Sale Is a Dollhouse for Adults
Exceptionally charming are the first two words that come to mind after catching a glimpse of this tiny New England cottage. Located in the sparsely populated town of Monroe, Maine, the 424-square-foot dollhouse lookalike is now on the market for $125,000. The two-story, Victorian-style, single-family home was built in 1986 and sits on four acres. The home’s exterior is a muted combination of light blue siding accentuated by white trim. A stone walkway leads to the cottage entryway.
Oct 12, 2022
Floyd’s New Standing Desk Is Here to Raise Your WFH Game (and You Can Get it on Sale Now!)
NEWS
Dubbed the The Standing Desk, the company’s latest release is a collaborative effort with renowned office furniture brand Fully.
Nov 30, 2020
7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Home
Honor and support the women of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Mar 1, 2021
10 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month at Home
Here are activities to take part in — not just this month, but all year round.
Feb 1, 2021
These Are the 6 Biggest Design Trends for 2021, According to One Survey
NEWS
Great news for those who enjoy designs with major throwback vibes.
Dec 2, 2020
Homesick x Dunkin’ Is Back to Make Your Home Smell Like Coffee and Doughnuts
For the second year in a row, the home fragrance and lifestyle company has teamed up with the coffee and doughnut brand to bring us a set of limited-edition candles created in the spirit of Dunkin’s popular menu items.
Nov 23, 2020
This Device Turns Your Bed into a Cradle for Adults
NEWS
It'll help you sleep like, well, a baby.
Oct 28, 2020
This Free App Reminds You to Water Your Plants
Like social media for plants, only a lot less drama.
Oct 5, 2020
These Charming Treehouse Villages Blend Into Nature
The modular designs are constructed in a way that allows them to easily blend in with their natural surroundings.
Oct 4, 2020
People Would Rather Clean Toilets Than Duvets, According To This Survey
Recently, the luxury mattress experts over at The Saatva Company took a shameless look at what other people do in bed. As it turns out, surveying couples about their sleeping habits yielded some rather surprising results. We can get to the responses about sex and mattress preferences later, but first things first: Of the 1,500 participants, the 962 who use a duvet actually prefer to clean all the toilets in their home over washing and reassembling the bed covering and its contents.
Jul 30, 2020
Science Says Girls’ Trips Are Good for Your Health, and Here’s Why
Filling your Instagram with envy-inducing vacation selfies of you and your closest gal pals living it up may serve as a temporary ego-booster, thanks to all the likes you’re bound to rack up. But there could be more—scientific studies suggest that there’s an even more crucial benefit connected to taking girls’ trips: It’s actually good for your health.
Jul 30, 2020
Finland Wants to Teach You How to Be Happier, and Give You a Free Summer Vacation
They say misery loves company, but it looks like joy does, too. And since the US is apparently the unhappiest it’s ever been, Americans could certainly make some pretty good use out of Finland’s “happiness guides,” and get a free summer vacation in the process.
Jul 30, 2020
These Desktop Water Fountains Are ASMR Moments of Zen
Design and science experts have assured us that one way of reducing your stress levels is to get yourself near some water for a healthy dose of what’s known as “blue mind,” or the calming effect that simply being in the vicinity of H2O has on people. It’s not quite possible to bottle those good vibes up and take them home, but the next best option is to invest in indoor fountains, like these beautiful, zen-emitting devices by Lily Clark.
Jul 30, 2020
A New Harry Potter Board Game Was Just Announced, and You Have to Defeat Voldemort
Make room in your official collection of all things Harry Potter for a new wizardly addition: Board game and puzzle manufacturer USAopoly recently announced the forthcoming release of a new collaborative game. HARRY POTTER: Death Eaters Rising is based on the fifth book/film, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The game, which will be available in Fall 2019, pits players against the infamous Death Eaters on a quest to ultimately corral and conquer Lord Voldemort.
Jul 28, 2020
This Hydroponic Planter Is Like a Fancy Chia Pet
No soil needed.
Jul 17, 2020
Calling All Wine Lovers: Be One with Your Vino and Stay at This Wine Barrel Hotel
For many wine lovers, an ideal relaxing scenario doesn’t exist without a glass (or two) of vino on deck. Apparently, there’s a new, fancy way to “wine” down, and it takes place inside of a barrel. Trust us when we say it’s a definite upgrade from getting wine drunk on your living room couch.
Jul 17, 2020
LEGO’s New Art Kits Are Meant to Hang On Your Wall
Pop culture and your favorite toy brick have collided to create a pretty cool pastime for adults.
Jul 1, 2020
Peek Inside Michael Jordan’s Home Where the “Breakfast Club” Practiced
The property is where Jordan hosted "The Breakfast Club", where teammates Scottie Pippin, Ron Harper, and Randy Brown met for early morning workouts and meals prepared by Jordan's chef.
Jun 29, 2020
This Terrazzo-Inspired Table Is Actually Made of Recycled Plastic
Just look at those confetti colors.
May 12, 2020
This Water Bottle Has a Hidden Coffee Cup Inside, So You Can be Hydrated and Caffeinated
Say goodbye to carrying separate hot and cold drink containers.
May 12, 2020
One Man Built Custom Kitty Towers for His Cats, and They’re Pretty Pawesome
People on Facebook are asking him to make them for sale.
May 3, 2020
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Has Free Online Classes for Kids
Children can hone their creativity through the lens of the celebrated architect’s design contributions.
Apr 23, 2020
Want Terrazzo Floors on a Vinyl Budget? This Company Has You Covered
There are other fun designs, too.
Mar 30, 2020
Peek Inside the Hollywood Hills Mansion for Sale That Belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and Prince
The amenities are on par with what you’d expect from a home to the stars.
Mar 21, 2020
Peek Inside JFK’s Former Georgetown Home for Sale
For two years, Kennedy shared the home with his sister Eunice just before embarking on his presidential campaign.
Mar 18, 2020
This Chicago House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Under $150,000
You can own architectural history.
Mar 18, 2020
One Redditor Turned a Rescue Dog’s Shedding Hair Into Art
A fantastical photo series.
Mar 17, 2020
These Stylish Prefab Homes Start at 388 Square Feet and $86,000
Modernist company KitHAUS recently debuted a new line of prefab homes.
Mar 11, 2020
This Artist Adorns Tree Scars with Embroidery
So beautiful.
Feb 28, 2020
This Tent-Shaped House Was Designed to Foster Community
“We designed a space where passing neighbors, friends and children can easily stop by to chit chat under the entrance porch."
Feb 28, 2020
4 Tips for Keeping Plants Happy and Healthy During the Winter
If you’ve managed to get through the winter so far (partially) unscathed, congrats! It takes a lot of will power to prep your home for the cold weather, maintain your mental health (winter blues are the worst), and play holiday host while holding it all together. Obviously, self-care is super important during this time of year, but the plants in your life also require additional, seasonal-specific TLC to survive the winter fully intact.
Feb 27, 2020
These Stacked Shipping Containers Are Actually High-Tech Farms
There's a whole sea of produce inside.
Jan 31, 2020
These Sustainable Candle Jars Become Plant Pots for the Seed-Infused Paper Lids—Just Add Dirt
While most candle jars end up in a landfill, you'll want to keep these around.
Jan 30, 2020
This Mississippi Cottage from Season 2 of “Home Town” is for Sale
Brace yourselves, HGTV enthusiasts.
Jan 21, 2020