Home sweet home.
While the Edwardian era is all the rage at the moment, due to Downton Abbey, the 19th century was pretty fascinating as well, thanks in part to its fantastic literature. The Victorian era produced an amazing number of fantastic romance and horror novels, and one family that contributed greatly to the literature of the time was the Brontes. Sisters Charlotte, Emily, and Anne produced an impressive Read more
We can't all be celebrities and pay personal assistants to do mundane chores we dread doing. However, you can hire someone to do one-off tasks: the website TaskRabbit hooks up those looking to pay for assistance with people who want to earn money for chores. When I was looking through the website, I discovered pretty much every imaginable task you can think of. Here are some examples: Ikea Read more
Yesterday, I had the chance to attend a press preview of the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase located in a historic Pacific Heights mansion. With over 31 beautiful spaces to browse and even more designers to meet, I left feeling incredibly inspired. Each space, whether it was a cramped elevator or a spacious dining room, was brimming with innovative design concepts. Although each space Read more
Since there are just as many types of baby showers as there are moms-to-be, the etiquette behind hosting such an event can be a challenge. From who to invite, to how to invite them, and what to actually do once you're there, the range of "what's appropriate" varies depending on the honoree and her family/social circle, but there are some basic guidelines that everyone can adhere to. Here's our Read more
For a house to be a home, it should reflect the values of its inhabitants, and that's certainly true of artist Terri Saul's lovely Berkeley apartment. Terri, along with her boyfriend, Josh Michels, Terri's 16-year-old daughter, Lydia Warren, and their two cats, Pepper and Quixote, have resided in their historic Berkeley apartment building for the past three years. Full of thoughtful details, Read more
Maybe it's my love of Downton Abbey and numerous other historical costume dramas talking, but I feel as if I'm going back in time when I take a peek at Russian-born fashion mogul Leon Max's English Baroque home, featured in the current issue of Architectural Digest. In the article, Max notes that "the English countryside is one of the most agreeable places in which to put down roots. Guys on Wall Read more
If you've somehow missed the boat on learning about the Titanic's tragic but legendary maiden voyage, then you're in luck. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the historic barge's sinking, and a New York-based Titanic exhibition, a new television series, and the 3D release of the iconic movie featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are all opening this month. Inspired by the Titanic's Read more
Tour a historic London home with modern appeal. — Stylelist Home Try these tips for layering antiques with modern pieces. — Houzz Shop the 10 best chinoiserie pieces. — Elle Decor Meet up-and-coming interior designer Christos Prevezanos. — House Beautiful Try using your memo board in these surprising new ways. — Real Simple Need a bedroom refresh? Check out these ideas. Read more
Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I've been admiring beautiful Irish homes from across the country. Some of them seem quintessentially Irish, while others look as though they could be in almost any city in the world. Whether country cottages or majestic castles, these spaces represent both historic and modern Ireland and are equally inspiring. Keep reading to see the Irish homes I've Read more
