Home sweet home.
When you move into an empty house, it's tempting to head to your nearest Rooms to Go and buy a set of furniture in one fell swoop. But, if you do so, you put your home in danger of looking uninspired and like the showroom it came from. Of course, you can combat the bachelor pad look by bringing in accessories that showcase your personality, painting the walls, and hanging original Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more
I'm happy to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home. Allow us to dream a little this week. Ever since we flipped through the latest issue of Wall Street Journal Magazine, which hit newsstands this weekend, we've been thinking (a lot) about filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's new hotel/family home/palazzo. And we say the place is all of the above because it seems to basically Read more
I just returned from Lowe's with a brand-new, ravishing red, folding patio furniture set for the "balcony" of my exterior staircase — the few square feet of outdoor space I can call my own. I'm so excited to relax there in the evenings this Summer with a glass of wine and some hors d'œuvres. My set of two chairs and a table was a fantastic deal at $98. Better yet, the best feature is that Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! As the youngest daughter of two borderline baby boomers, like many other Generation Yers, I grew up watching my parents spend cash faster than they made it and had no concept of financial planning whatsoever. When I scored my first full-time job after college, I'll never forget the rush I felt seeing all those numbers Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! By the last few months of every woman’s third trimester, she’s inevitably faced with one of life’s most intimidating situations: baby shopping. No matter whether you had your most recent child years ago or are currently expecting, I’m sure you’re familiar with the situation. You walk into your local baby store brimming Read more
For the friend who enjoys the finer things in life, hone in on small but well-crafted accessories. These are the gifts that make every day life feel just a little more luxurious. Keeping an eye out for vintage items is also a safe bet for the girl who seems to have everything. Read more
Yesterday, I posted the first half of my interview with Deborah Needleman. The former editor of Domino magazine and the current editor of WSJ. Magazine, Deborah's new book The Perfectly Imperfect Home explores the concept of a comfortable, stylish home that's uniquely your own. Keep reading for the second half of my interview with Deborah Needleman! CasaSugar: I love how you include American Read more
Throwing together a last-minute Halloween celebration? No need to get spooked about your lack of preparation. Instead, focus on all the fun that will ensue once you've got a solid plan. There are a ton of resources available to you in order to bring some last minute spooky flair to your home. Get ready with these four quick fixes to spread some simple, festive Halloween cheer. Freaky florals. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! When I first graduated, I did some things right with my money (lived cheaply, didn't get into a lot of debt), but I also did some things wrong (didn't ask for raises, borrowed too much money from my parents, didn't save any money for several years). If you're graduating and just starting off, here's some money tips to get you Read more
