Recently, I was inspired by a Popular Mechanics article that cleared up a lot of the misinformation around recycling. Think you can spot the facts from the fiction? Then take my quiz!Source
While I love the simplicity of modern, minimalist design, it often seems a little chilly. That's why I love it when my design-savvy friends warm up their sleek homes with touches of girly wonder. From pink throw pillows to simple, curvaceous vases, these ladies know how to make a design statement that's both modern and wonderfully feminine.
If you have a friend or family member who appreciates modern design that's a little bit on the pink side, then read more
This week, I showed you two slideshows from Andy's artful home. You can check out his kitchen and his living and dining rooms to catch up on our house tour progress. Now, we'll finish the tour with peeks into his bedroom and bathroom.
If you're going to be out of town over Thanksgiving, or are taking a vacation, you'll want to make sure that your house is secure from burglars. Check out these tips from The National Crime Prevention Council to ensure that your home will be just as cozy as you are, even if you're halfway across the globe. Source
In Philip Galanes's latest Social Q's column, a 32-year-old woman wrote in saying that she'd decided that marriage wasn't for her. However, since she'd been in eight weddings and had to contribute oodles of presents over the past decade, she wanted to register for gifts for her housewarming party.
Galanes advises,
But the difference between their weddings and baby showers and your housewarming scheme is that their sole intent was not to rack up gifts. Don’t get me wrong: a housewarming is a great idea, and you may nab some nice loot. No gift registry, though. The party should be for celebrating your new place with friends, not for telling them how to outfit your kitchen.
This situation reminds me of an episode of Sex and the City. Can you guess which one? Find out when you read more
I love the rugged, unfinished quality of an exposed brick wall (and I don't mean just around a fireplace). It offers a casual vibe to a room that, as beautiful as they may be, crown moldings and wainscoting just can't give you. An exposed brick wall also makes your accessories (candlesticks, vases) look all the more glamorous in comparison! And hey, Eli Stone looks pretty good in front of one, doesn't he?Photo copyright 2008 ABC, Inc.
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