Link Time: Decorating With Antique Sinks, Easy Paint Tips, and Best Design Hotels


Updated 02/03/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Salvaged Decor, Design Hotels, and Valentine's Day Home Decor

Add character with a salvaged sink — Houzz Learn more about a new tool for picking the perfect paint — Stylelist Home Find a perfect pink Valentine's Day gift — House Beautiful Try these easy cleaning solutions for every room — Real Simple Tour gorgeous design hotels worldwide — Elle Decor Make these wall-mounted boxy shelves — Craft You won't believe how this firehouse was Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio Breaks Into the Coffee Biz


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Leonardo DiCaprio Lyon Coffee

Have a hard time getting up in the morning? Well, you've got more than just coffee to look forward to. Thanks to a new line of coffees, the best part of waking up could be Leonardo DiCaprio in your cup. Today, The Great Gatsby actor announced he's partnering with La Colombe Torrefaction to produce a new coffee line, Lyon. Its entire net profile will benefit the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to Read more

In Season: Carrots


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Carrot Recipes

You eat carrots regularly — but how much do you know about them? Although they can be grown year-round, all root vegetables thrive during the Winter season, protected from cooler temperatures by the earth. Carrots are known for their vibrant orange color, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and white varieties — mostly grown as novelty crops. The root itself is crunchy and sweet, while Read more

Taste Test: Junami Apples


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Junami Apples

We love any opportunity to taste test new and exciting products, and trying a new kind of apple was particularly exciting. The Junami apple comes from Switzerland originally and its standout characteristic is its juice. The apple is large, round, and brightly colored — definitely something you can't wait to sink your teeth into. Find out what we thought of the Junami apple when you keep Read more

Beautiful Block-Printed and Hand-Embroidered Textiles From Allem Studio


Updated 01/26/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Allem Studio Bedding and Textiles

If you're on the hunt for beautiful block-printed and handmade textiles for your home, check out a relative newcomer to the market, Allem Studio. Founded as a design collaboration between friends Mitali Seth and Lovisa Shergill in 2009, Allem Studio creates lovely hand-embroidered and block-printed textiles for the tabletop, bedroom, and living room. Their collection of pillows, bedding, and Read more

Is Going Organic Really Worth It?


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Organic Products For Baby

Going green has never been quite so hip, but is it worth the cost? Just last week Jessica Alba launched The Honest Company, an eco-friendly baby care line that is not only safe but affordable when compared to other organic diaper and skin care companies. But now one of my favorite organic nursery companies is changing course. Canada's 3 Sprouts — the maker of adorable modern storage bins, Read more

In Season: Collard Greens


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Collard Greens Recipes

Leafy greens are all the rage these days. Sure, they're chock-full of nutrients and vitamins, but they're also delicious. Collard greens are no exception. The mildly smoky flavor in the this Southern vegetable staple is great for cooking. Collard greens come from the same species as cabbage and broccoli, but like kale, this vegetable doesn't form a head. The leaves are dark blue-green and Read more

A Heart Design You Can Decorate With All Year Round (And It's on Sale!)


Updated 01/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Fair Trade Bedding

When it comes to Valentine's Day, heart motifs run the gamut from cutesy to over-the-top romantic. Personally, I prefer a more subtle heart pattern when it comes to home decorating. That's why I love this beautiful Hand-Quilted Reversible Queen Quilt (originally $500, on sale for $400) from Harabu House. The quilt features a raj paisley design on one side, and a raj heart trinity design on the Read more

10 Meatless Soups to Start Your Week


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Meatless Soups

While we are certainly meat lovers over here, we're also big proponents of Meatless Mondays. Not only does it help out with our carbon footprint, but sometimes it's just nice to switch things up a little bit, especially at the start of a week. We've shared our favorite meat-free recipes in the past, but with the arrival of National Soup Month, hot soup is definitely on my mind. Here are 10 Read more

5 Winter Produce Items and What to Cook With Them


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Winter Produce Recipes

During the Winter months, it's all too easy to pine for warm weather and the Summer fruits and vegetables that go along with it. But don't overlook the fact that, as California chef Annie Somerville put it, some living forces actually flourish in cold climes! Here are five of our favorite pieces of produce this season and a few great ways to eat them. Read more