There is a distinct tragedy in hanging a lush, vibrant wreath on the door in early December, only to watch it transform into a circle of brown, brittle sticks by the time the relatives arrive. You spend good money and effort on garlands and swags. Watching them crumble into dust on the carpet is not …
The hobby room is the mythical space where half-finished paintings, guitars gathering dust, and piles of yarn go to live their best lives. It’s often treated as the junk drawer of the house, a place where good intentions meet their cluttered end. A creative space can be a functional, inspiring sanctuary instead of a chaotic …
Modern self-care can feel like a full-time job that requires a subscription, a crystal collection, and a deep understanding of adaptogens and parabens. Before the wellness industry became an actual industry, taking care of oneself was a bit more straightforward. The women of the 1950s found ways to recharge that did not involve a smartphone. …
Having people over should be fun (holidays or not), not a frantic dash to hide piles of laundry and question every design choice you’ve ever made. Sometimes, though, it is. We don’t want to feel judged, but we’ve all felt that pre-guest panic. Creating a home that makes visitors feel welcome and a little impressed …
I feel like I spend the whole year waiting for Christmas. As soon as we shout, “Happy New Year!” I’m already scheming my next holiday plans. But then October rolls around, and suddenly I’m in a tizzy over everything I think I must do. Say goodbye to merry and hello to the pressure of finding …
Constantly interacting with a gaslighter may be the one thing that is worse than busting your pinky toe on furniture. Dealing with a gaslighter can feel like trying to explain the sky is blue to someone who insists the sky doesn’t exist. Their specialty is making you question your own reality, sanity, and perception. It’s …
Have you ever stood in the middle of a department store aisle, twenty minutes before a party starts, staring blankly at a wall of generic candles? Sometimes the calendar sneaks up on you, or you forgot that your cousin was bringing her new boyfriend to dinner. Panic sets in. You grab the closest box of …
If you grew up in the ’80s, you probably remember Christmas as a season bursting with magic, excitement, and a touch of chaos. It was a time before everything went digital, when kids relied on catalogs instead of apps, and shopping meant braving the bustling crowds at the mall. Even the smallest holiday traditions felt …
In her talk show, Suze Orman pulls no punches. She loves calling out bad money choices, urging people to regain control of their financial destinies and ditch those foolish spending habits that hinder progress by keeping people stuck in a loop of barely scratching by. While her advice can be blunt, she aims to empower …
What does happiness look like to you? Is it sunshine and sandy beaches, or is it quiet mountains and a strong sense of community? The pursuit of happiness is a deeply personal journey, but it turns out geography might play a bigger role than we think. A recent survey ranked all 50 states based on …