Paintings no longer dominate the wall above a console, sofa, or sideboard. Mirrors have taken over that role with sculptural frames, oversized proportions, and shapes that become part of the furniture composition. Rather than filling empty wall space, they create balance, reflect natural and artificial light, and introduce another material through wood, metal, or beveled…
It has been a while since we last featured the beautiful work of South Harlow Interiors, and I couldn’t think of a better project to welcome them back than this thoughtfully renovated California beach home. Designed as a summer residence for a growing family, this house was completely reimagined through a full gut renovation…
As the parent of a toddler, I’ve discovered the genius of a divided dish: no food group encroaches upon another and frankly it’s a little more fun. Not just for children, the divided sections evoke Japanese bento, Korean banchan, and Indian thali, among other traditional preparations. Here are our favorite divided trays, utilitarian and a…
Student binder printables can help students keep all of their important school and class information organized, setting them up for success from the moment they head back to school! The student binder printables are baaaaaaccccckkkk! 🙂 Over the past few months, one of the most common questions I have received is, “When are you going…
Camille Callahan started making ceramics at Artshack in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, 10 years ago. An Australian in NYC working in marketing for creative businesses, she spent off-hours taking classes and intensively studying her craft. When her company went under during the pandemic in 2022, Camille realized she was ready to commit to being a full-time…
Have a stain that you need to get rid of quickly? This 2 ingredient homemade stain remover gets rid of stains within seconds. Watch my stain cleaning video below and see how well it works for yourself! There isn’t much worse than going through a pile of laundry and finding a shirt or pair of…
Are you torn between classic elegance and modern trends in home design? The transitional interior design style is the ultimate blend of present and past favorites, a golden ground between classic and contemporary looks. If you love the idea, here are ten must-haves for achieving the perfect transitional interior! What is Transitional Interior Design? Vibrant…
Soap scum is a common bathroom nuisance. The good news is, you don’t need expensive products to tackle it. We’ve got simple and inexpensive DIY solutions that will make your bathroom sparkle. Understanding Soap Scum: Before we get into the DIY solutions, it’s essential to understand what soap scum is. Soap scum is a blend…
Shaker peg rails have been saving our sanity (and year-round sanity, for that matter) since we first wrote about them a decade ago. (You can read that original article right here.) Once we realized what they could do for keeping a room in order, there was no going back. The original Shaker designs are timeless,…
Carly Carey is a new mother and a third-year plumbing apprentice in Minneapolis—she’s about two years from taking the state test to become a licensed master plumber. It was during the pandemic that Carly, a middle school English teacher, decided to switch tracks. She now loves using her communication skills to demystify plumbing practices for…