We love the fact that we are heading into the last month of 2020! There are several reasons for this with the usual festivities of the holiday season being a big part of it all. But this year, heading safely…
If you’ve noticed a huge spike in seagrass baskets, you’re definitely observing one of today’s biggest design trends! Many of these baskets are handmade in Southeast Asia and include embellishments such as pom-poms and tassels. Inspired by water vessels, they…
Velvet is definitely having a moment! This lush fabric is a true standout and it doesn’t have the tacky feel of ’70s fabric. Not to mention, it often overlaps with other design trends such as millennial pink, deep blue, and…
Who among us would not want to escape the constant rush of city life and get away from it all for a while? Nestled on the edge of a beautiful forest and natural reserve in Voorschoten, Netherlands, this modern Forest…
It is good at times to get away from it all. We must have harped about this endlessly, but it does feel like something we all so desperately need. Moving away from the mundane hotel experience and offering its clients…
We are so used to the idea of shaping the world around us in our own image and to our own specific needs that we often forget the beauty of nature and what it is to live in harmony with…
The season to be jolly is indeed here and with it our desire to leave behind all our woes as we search for that ideal vacation. Few places on the planet match the splendor of the French Alps this time…
It is that time of the year when we are redoing every room of our home in an effort to get it ready for the festive season and the celebrations that lay ahead. It is often the living room and…
The mudroom is a space where function often precedes form. It is one area of the house that works incredibly hard with little recognition. Offering a perfect transitional space between the outdoors and the interior, the mudroom sees plenty of…
We are constantly looking for ways in which we can create a more uplifting living environment. The options are plenty with everything from decor and lighting to color and accessories being used to add a fresh new look to our…
Giving an old home a brand new makeover is often an effort that involves both smart planning and the just the right space-savvy features. Nestled in a busy neighborhood of San Francisco, this family home was originally built in 1903…
Modern life in big cities is creating much more than constant rush in a concrete jungle that seems unyielding. It also seems to create more and more smaller families where multi-generational living becomes impractical. But this contemporary residence in Maple…
Dreaming of a reclusive and rejuvenating paradise that is an absolute treat for nature lovers and those desperate to get away from the mundane rush of urban life? Norway definitely offers many such havens that take you away from the…
Home renovations take up a fair bit of energy and resources. They can be really taxing if you are not properly prepared and do not plan ahead. This is truer in case of bathroom renovations and the easiest way to…
Fall is a time for celebrating the harvest and nature’s bounty. No wonder we round up foliage and hang it on our doors as it begins to fall from the trees! While orange leaves and foam pumpkins grace many a…
When it comes to organizing our home and making it much more efficient, the garage is one of the last places that you think about instantly. It is generally a space that is left to accumulate stuff and over the…
There was a time when every street corner had a tiny shop; a local store where everyone went to buy groceries, supplies and pretty much anything else they needed. The shops were part of a large house with the owner…
For many families, Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season and families choose to celebrate that by sharing a festive feast with their loved ones. If you’re the one hosting the family this year, part of your duty as…
The world of kids is both unique and exceptional. We either tend to patronize this world or ignore it completely. Yet, there is a lot that we can learn from the little ones – especially on how to stay happy…
Choosing what to do with that blank wall in your living room can feel like a daunting task if you aren’t an expert in home decor, but it doesn’t have to be!
One of the best uses of that space…