Christmas is almost distressingly close, and if you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, you might be freaking out a little. There’s always someone who you can’t figure out what gift to get them. We’ve all been there, we know what it’s like searching your brain (and the internet) for the perfect present. To try… Read More Holly Jolly Christmas: 2018 Gift Guide
It’s August and we’re in the dog days of summer. Hot, humid, and borderline unbearable at the end of the day we’re all ready to jump into the pool for a nice cool down. Since unfortunately it’s not time to jump in the pool yet, we decided instead to round up our favorite poolside pictures… Read More Pin-spiration: Poolside Style
Even if you don’t drink coffee, there’s something about the neighborhood cafe that’s just inviting. It makes you want to go in, sit down, and just take a break from the world for a minute. Or maybe you find cafes to be a creative space, and go there to get work done. Whichever the case,… Read More Coffee Shop Cool: Design Inspiration from the Most Instagrammable Cafes
As has been noted in posts about trends, what’s old often becomes new again, with trends constantly cycling. When you look back at the trends of the past you can get an idea of what’s popular more frequently and what conditions might lead to certain elements becoming popular again. That’s why we decided to start… Read More Throwback Thursday: 1980s Style
We’re not going to lie…we spend a lot of time on Instagram. Who doesn’t these days? With so many people on Instagram it’s easy to miss some really great work. So we decided to round up some of our favorite Instagram accounts that we think deserve a spot on your feed. Come check them out!… Read More Friday Favorites: 10 Instagram Accounts to Follow Right Now
It’s officially summer everyone! That means it’s prime grilling and backyard party season. Everyone probably has fond memories of eating, drinking, and spending time with friends and family in someone’s backyard or on someone’s patio or deck. While not everyone has access to such a space, those that do should strive to be the yard… Read More Al Fresco Eating – Five Tips For A Spectacular Outdoor Dining Space
Now that colleges have wrapped up their semesters, schools near summer break, and the weather is turning warm, it’s officially summer vacation time. Serious vacationers have likely already planned and booked their summer vacation, but it’s never too late to plan a last minute getaway. Or daydream about where you’d like to travel. So to… Read More Design Destinations: Ten of the Coolest AirBnbs to Book This Summer
If you’re in the United States you know that this Monday is Memorial Day, a day which many consider to be the unofficial start of summer. With the start of summer also comes the start of grilling season. Technically you can grill all year long, if you’re willing to brave the cold temperatures of winter… Read More Golden Grills: Astrid’s Seven Favorite BBQ Recipes
Like many trends, the popularity of houseplants has come in waves. People have been cultivating houseplants since the times of the ancient Romans, with their popularity ebbing and surging all the while. Before now, the last time houseplants were really popular was the 1970s. Many aspects of the 1970s have become popular again in both… Read More Blooming and Booming: The Five Trendiest Houseplants of 2018
Everyone has heard of the famed man cave – usually used for gaming, watching television or hosting drinking nights with friends – but have you heard of the female equivalent, the she shed? If you like the sound of creating your own she shed, try the following design ideas. Library If you’re a bit of… Read More Guest Post: 8 Design Ideas for the Ultimate She Shed