We’ve always been fascinated with the simplicity of colonial times, when design was born from necessity and made beautiful through earthy colors and meticulous craftsmanship. Luckily, modern technology affords us many luxuries unavailable during that time (like, for instance,…
We all dream about those perfect vacations when an afternoon spent cloaked in a soft bathrobe after a hot bath feels good, rather than guilty. Well, imagine having that luxury every evening, after a long day’s work. It’s possible–and…
When our friends tell us they’re planning their next kitchen remodel, they often drag out a scrapbook of photos and products they want in their dream kitchen. This is a great way to get buried under the idea of…
We’ve all experienced the infamous “pantry crash”–where you open the cabinet door and seven spice containers immediately leap from the shelves and come crashing down on your head. It’s easy to blame the cabinets, or the spices, or the…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether the kitchens you see on the pages of design magazines could actually be that perfect? The truth (albeit a semi-frustrating one)? Yes and no. Yes, magazine editors are trained to find expertly designed homes,…
“I’m sick of purchasing pricey herbs at the supermarket every week. I’d love to have my own herb garden, but I live in an apartment with not much outdoor space. What can I do?” -Lacey Dunham, Nashville, TN For…
Having just finishing flipping through a recent issue of Kitchen and Bath Ideas, a “special interest publication from Better Homes & Gardens, I was swimming in images of pristine, put-together kitchens where every aspect was planned cohesively. I admire the ability…