Nothing reminds me of summer quite like the smell of seared meat and the taste of charred, buttery corn. So, as we enter - at long last! - into the summer season, it seems high time we turn our attention to the feasting focal point of summertime entertainment: the grill. Now, there are lots of kinds of grills - because, hey, who doesn't like grilling? Meat loving suburbanite and vegetarian urban dwellers alike can enjoy the ritual of cooking outside; the sun, the smoke, the ancient relationship between man and fire - and there's a grill to fit every need >>>...
In most American homes, a toilet is a toilet is a toilet. The shape of the bowl, size of the tank, or color of the porcelain might vary a little, but more or less in this country we all sit on the same throne. But elsewhere in the world, people have tinkered and toyed with toilets, adding technologically advanced luxury features to make something more than your average pot >>>...
Spa style bathrooms have become hugely popular in the past few years, and I'll be honest, I'm a big sucker for the style. These hotel-inspired bathrooms are all about relaxing, unwinding, and getting back to nature. They have a warm, inviting feeling, lots of natural light, and tactile elements that combine to create a lush, bright, open space >>>...
How many ways can you set up a cornucopia and a candle? It's a pretty narrow way to look at Thanksgiving table settings. And it isn't as fun as Thanksgiving crafts for kids and the rest of the family.
Food rules the table on Thanksgiving, so use it for your centerpiece instead >>>...
Christmas brings people together, and that usually means someone will have to eat. I feel Christmas food should be extra special to celebrate, so here are a few festive holiday recipes. Especially if you get the kids involved, these fun to make treats might just become Christmas traditions!
I got inspired right into the holiday spirit when I found these little packed lunches called Bento sets >>>...
After a long day (week, month, year) of shopping for the perfect gifts, it's easy to lose steam on the Christmas table settings. Especially if the weather outside is frightful. Well, you may not be Mrs >>>...
I've always loved bistro tables - you know, the tall, sometimes delicate tables that come to mind when you think of a Parisian cafe or maybe a trendy nightclub. They're the kind of tables you see when you go out, but not often in the home. I think it's a distinction worth breaking, so here are my top six favorite ways to use a bistro table or bar table in your own home >>>...
For as long as man has been roaming this green earth, serving up a stiff drink in a warm room has been the ultimate mark of good hospitality. The tradition's been around since a horn of mead by a hearth meant the difference between life and death, but though the significance isn't nearly as dire, there's still something about sharing an afternoon cocktail or a nightcap that means friendship. Now, unfortunately, we don't all have room for a full bar in our homes, but if you entertain a lot and would like the ease and convenience of a bar without the furniture footprint, you might want to think about adding a bar cabinet to your den or dining room >>>...
One of the most difficult choices you'll need to make when choosing a new bathroom vanity is whether to opt for a pre-made vanity or a set of custom built cabinetry. Price, utility, and aesthetics are all important factors - as is the size of your bathroom - and either way, the decision isn't always easy. But recently brands like Sagehill have introduced a good, middle-of-the-line alternative: modular bathroom vanity sets that combine the aesthetic appeal of a designer vanity with the convenience and flexibility of a custom design >>>...
Bathroom remodels can be a big headache from start to finish. Ripping out tile, redoing plumbing, and totally re-envisioning your space is stressful, messy, time consuming, and almost always expensive. But fortunately there are lots of ways to make the job simpler and more straightforward >>>...
