You always hear stories of people who get tired of the fast paced hustle and bustle of urban life in New York City and yearn for living in the country where the way of life is relaxed and care-free. For New York painter Kathryn Windley, she made the jump from a high paced advertising agency [...]
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In Season: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom
Each spring, more than 3,000 cherry blossom trees bloom along Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin in a glorious display of nature, signifying the shift from winter into spring and serving as a reminder of the act of friendship bestowed upon the U.S. by Japan shortly after the turn of the 20th century, when the trees first made [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Stylish Links We Love
It’s a universal truth – genuine style never goes out of style. So today, we’ve perused the web and rounded up some timeless pieces, compilations and ideas we can see sticking around for a very, very long time. First up: New York City will never not be cool, and that’s why we’re including the latest city-specific subway [...]
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Bringing Easter Spring Colors into Your Home
With Easter right around the corner, who can resist bringing pastel colors and spring infused decor into their home? The playful colors of spring and Easter are officially here, but with a twist: they are paired with bright fuchsia, powerful black and coupled with lighter muted shades of blues, pinks, and greens! What a wonderful [...]
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Bringing the Outdoors into Your Relaxing Bedroom
Everywhere you look, the outdoors and nature play a major part in our well being and our state of mind when inside our home. Natural elements such as sights, sound, and even textures and patterns are simple and effective ways to make your bedroom a sanctuary. Bringing the outdoors into your bedroom can be literal [...]
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A Walk on the Wild Side with Animal Print
We can’t say it enough: less is more. Even though animal print is technically as natural as it gets, it’s generally synonymous with terms like “loud,” “tacky” and “overdone.” And really, the answer lies within the criticism itself; used conservatively in small doses, animal print can strike just the right note without roaring too loudly [...]
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Keeping Warm in a Luxury Igloo in the Arctic Circle
When you think of a luxury resort to relax in, do visions of ice, snow and igloos come to mind? If your answer is yes, then the Igloo Village Kakslauttanen in the Arctic Circle in Finland is awaiting your arrival. There are two different kinds of igloos: one made from thermal glass to keep the [...]
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Quirk Factor: Unexpected Touches Lend an Air of Cool
For most of us, childhood was as much a time of conformity as it was of discovery. Some of us wore school uniforms, all of us had parental figures telling us what was and wasn’t appropriate, and nearly every one of us wanted very badly to fit in. But now, in adulthood, things are a [...]
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How to Design a Multifunctional Entertainment Area
In most homes, the ever growing need for rooms to become multifunctional is greater than ever before. With larger families and smaller homes, the average family is trying to find creative ways to make every space multifunctional and not only for one purpose or activity. Whether you have small children to share a space with [...]
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Around We Go: Polka Dots Come Full Circle
Polka dots used to be the stuff of Minnie Mouse and moms, with little room for interpretation. With the current rush toward retro-modern styles and mid-century modern furniture, though, a wave of nostalgia has swept over decor enthusiasts, and with it comes a great deal of forgiveness toward the classic circular pattern. And in fact, [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Our Irish Eyes Are Green with Envy
While the rest of the world is out drinking green beer — or just beer in general, if we’re being honest — we’re scavenging the web for gorgeous green home decor. In a way, we’ve been chasing the rainbow, looking for the pot of gold at the end, and boy did we ever find it. [...]
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The Unexpected Couple: Grey & Yellow Color Palettes
Some colors just go together without question: red and blue, black and white, any combination of cafe colors, pastels or brights. But just beyond the borders of convention lies an unlikely combination that for some reason doesn’t see the spotlight much, despite its sublime complementary contrast. Grey and yellow — nearly any shade of yellow, [...]
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Bringing Springtime Nature Influences into Your Interiors
Spring is within reach and many of you already can feel and see the first signs of the well-anticipated season. From the beautiful spring colors of nature to the hints of rebirth and renewal for your home, spring is always a treat. After the winter, your home needs a change of pace. With color and [...]
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