This summer is a sizzler, and if you live anywhere in the continental United States you’ll be aware that spending any serious time outside during daylight hours has basically become unbearable. Bad news for fitness buffs. The heat and humidity can turn any workout from bracing to torturous, even dangerous. And summer isn’t even half over […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
Using Color Accents Well: Mostly Sparingly, Occasionally Overwhelmingly
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Jul
Jul
Let’s get really basic for a second here. Color is one of the first things most of us consider when picking out, well, anything. We might find the perfect pair of shoes or style of jeans, but if they are in an ugly or unpleasant color, we pass them over. And even if they are a […]
25
Apr
Apr
As innocuous as they are nowadays, mirrors have long been a source of fascination. From reflecting pools to looking glasses that lead us to strange worlds of whimsical opposites, mirrors are everywhere. Maybe it’s the magic they make with light or their power to throw our own images back at us, but mirrors are inextricably […]
18
Mar
Mar
Wood is a natural material that is subject to changes in moisture and temperature. In other words, it moves and changes ever so slightly when exposed to humidity, heat or cold. Properly sealed and maintained wood and stone tops and bathroom cabinets are durable, beautiful and easy to use, but it is important to carefully […]
Whether you’re relocating for a job, school, to be closer to family, to fulfill a dream or some other reason, one thing is for sure: any time you’re planning a cross-country move, expenses add up fast. Your life gets disrupted, so you pay for conveniences like eating out more. You have to box up everything […]
08
Mar
Mar
When it comes to choosing a design style, it can be difficult to strike a good balance between new and old, traditional and modern, subdued and ostentatious. You may be turned off by the gaudy frill of rococo and romantic decor, but at the same time you may not be ready to commit to the […]
18
Feb
Feb
Upgrading to a luxury bathtub is often more about features than style. Many high end bathtubs are drop-ins, which means they’re only as attractive as the mounts you put them in, so the focus tends to be on the size and capacity of the tub and any add-on features it has rather than the way […]
12
Feb
Feb
Sometimes you want to go low-key. Sometimes you want demure decor that blends together seamlessly, never overtly announcing itself. And sometimes you want decor that makes itself known. Decor that shouts. If you’re looking for the latter–sumptuous and unrestrained–look no further than Polrey, makers of antique replicas and statement furniture. With factory locations in the […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Uncategorized
Medieval Decor: Make History Repeat Itself
06
Feb
Feb
What comes to mind when you hear the words Medieval or Gothic? Cathedrals and castles and times long past, most likely. Or possibly you just remember that history credit in undergrad, with lectures on mad kings and 100 year wars and crop rotation. Whatever the case, medieval architecture and design is incredibly iconic. It comprises towering spires and […]
27
Oct
Oct
When it comes to the kitchen, there’s more to good design than pretty countertops and high-end appliances. As any cook would tell you, function is the basis of good design — because the way your kitchen is laid out makes a huge difference in how quickly and efficiently you’re able to prepare meals, not to […]