When you first see the title of the website The House That Lars Built, you probably expect to see a Scandinavian man doing the posting. But the face of (and brains behind) The House That Lars Built is Brittany Jepsen, who started the blog as a grad school project and kept it going from there… Read More Sitting With… Brittany Jepsen of The House That Lars Built
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd and we’re all about celebrating this planet we call home. While it’s great to be aware of your impact on the environment every day of the year, Earth Day is a good time to take a look at what you’re already doing, and what more you can do… Read More Mother Nature Approved: Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
In some places, lots can be either expensive, scarce, or both, all of which account for apartments and homes having a small balcony, porch, or patio. Some have tiny backyards supported by their neighbor’s fence or even a side alley. But even so, a well-decorated small-space garden can add drama and personality to such space.… Read More Square Foot Gardening: 5 Small-Space Garden Ideas to Beautify your Home (Guest Post)
We’re so excited to be bringing you our first house tour post! For our first tour we’re going to be taking a look at a mid-century modern home in California. Veronica and Jon were originally looking for a small vacation home in the Joshua Tree area for when they needed to escape the hustle and… Read More House Tour: A Joshua Tree AirBnb Makeover
Some people may be skeptical about working with their significant other. But the husband and wife team behind AphroChic wouldn’t have it any other way. Started in 2007 by Jeanine, a former policy attorney, and Bryan, a PhD student, AphroChic was a way for them to escape the stresses of work while sharing their passion… Read More Sitting With…Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of AphroChic
Trends change from year to year and season to season, but one thing is for sure: sustainable design is here to stay. While it’s also not immune to some small trend changes, every year brings us even better ways to green up our homes and make them more sustainable. Here’s what 2018 prepared for us.… Read More Guest Post: Sustainable Home Design Trends for 2018
It’s technically spring, but it just snowed – again – here in New York. So we’re turning to Pinterest to lift our spirits and provide us with some greenery and flowers to look at. For those of you with yards hopefully these pictures will serve as inspiration for your own outdoor space. Even without a… Read More Pin-spiration: Beautiful Spring Gardens
Do you have a home that you love? Do you have a space that went from not the best to out of this world? We want to hear from you! We’re currently accepting submissions for home tours and before and after renovation pictures to feature here on the blog. While we always love seeing our… Read More Call For Submissions – We Want to Feature Your Space!
While it still may not feel like it yet in some parts, spring is here! The days are getting longer and mother nature is waking up from her winter slumber. It’s joyous enough to make you want to throw open all of your windows and doors and spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately… Read More Spring It On: 20 Inspiring Tablescapes to Liven Up Your Spring Entertaining
While some people fall into interior design later in life, others know from a young age that design is their calling. Such is the case with Kirsten Grove, who’s had the design bug since age 9. Besides styling spaces for clients, Kirsten also poured her creative energy into Simply Grove, a design blog started in… Read More Sitting With…Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove