Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a change of scenery? Maybe a place with a lower cost of living, better weather, or simply a different pace of life. Every year, millions of Americans pack up their belongings and move to a new state, searching for greener pastures. But where are they leaving from? A …
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Cast iron cookware is a timeless kitchen staple; it’s the kind of cookware that your grandparents swore by, and for good reason. While it might not have the sleek look of those shiny, modern non-stick pans, cast iron makes up for it with durability, versatility, and its ability to make your cooking taste better (seriously, …
The leaves are doing their annual costume change, we are airing the heavy sweaters now, and my kids are starting to use the word “bored” with alarming frequency. This magical season means it’s time to trade in our garden trowels for glue sticks and our sun hats for whatever protects the dining room table from …
Don’t you envy people who can make their house look well put-together effortlessly? Their curtains don’t argue with the carpet, and the house plants aren’t sulking like a teenager. We, too, can be those people. Creating a home that looks professionally styled does not require a diploma in Interior design. You can learn from those …
Thrift store shopping used to be a straightforward way to find unique pieces for your home and garden without needing a bank loan. The thrill of the hunt often led to discovering treasures that just needed a little love. Lately, the landscape has changed. With the rise of online resellers and a growing interest in …
Choosing a color for your kitchen cabinets is a delicate marriage; the wrong choice and you’ll be looking at each other with side eyes for a long time: that, or a rather expensive divorce. You don’t want to have the handyman on speed dial; that’s why selecting the backdrop for family breakfasts, late-night snacks, and …
Two things are true: kids love to play, and they love spending time with their grandparents a lot (as long as they have a good relationship, that is). Creating a dedicated space for your grandchildren transforms your house into a home they eagerly anticipate visiting. A thoughtfully designed room serves as their personal haven, a …
Autumn brings a special kind of magic to our backyards. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on a brilliant display of color. As gardeners and homeowners, we watch our landscapes transform, and the ground becomes a carpet of red, gold, and orange leaves. Instead of just raking them up, you can …
Ready to give your home a glow-up without running up your credit card? Here’s a little secret: many upper-class habits have nothing to do with fancy décor, secret housekeepers, or splurging on marble anything. They’re rooted in ordinary routines that anyone can adopt, ones that make your home and garden a soft place to land …
Certain elements in the home can sometimes betray your best efforts, giving an accidental, cheap look. It’s like wearing a tuxedo with Crocs. Something is undermining the whole operation. Short of physically moving your house, the most powerful change you can make is enhancing its curb appeal and interior details. Designers agree that small styling …