Whether it’s for your offspring heading to college or your own foray into post-dormitory life, you’re gonna need to furnish the place, hopefully with something a step above the concrete-blocks-and-2 x 4 shelving units. Sometimes, a secondhand showroom is the . . . Continue reading
Moving into the dorms means infinite freedom: no curfew, unlimited soft-serve ice cream, afternoon naps, etc. With great freedom, however, comes great responsibility — namely, going to class and doing homework. Every college student spends at least some of their . . . Continue reading
With a few tips from our in-house stylists, you can create stunning tablescapes that invite delight. Guests will feel warmly welcomed, and fond memories will linger long after dessert is served …
One secret to adding sophistication to a summer garden party is about infusing everything – from the cocktails to the centerpieces – with garden scents and flavors. Here are tips and recipes to create a sensory delight for your next outdoor party.
City dwellers may not have a sprawling garden or spacious patio, but that shouldn’t keep them from enjoying the outdoors. Learn tricks and tips for optimizing the smallest outdoor spaces.
At wedding showers these days, the coveted KitchenAid stand mixer will garner more “oohs” and “ahhs” than the skimpiest lingerie. And should the mixer be in a hot new contemporary color, the reaction shifts into that certain tight smile that belies the rage of an envious bridesmaid. You know what we’re talking about …
There are few things more enjoyable than a picnic: hiking to a beautiful spot, nibbling treats, sipping wine, and chatting with friends. Picnics are so simple, affordable, and rejuvenating. Here is my list of picnic basket basics …
However you shake it, the pressure cooker’s got a bad rep. Blame Audrey Hepburn in that scene from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” … and, well, the slightly dysfunctional early models. Here’s why the pressure cooker’s name must be restored …
Feel faint the moment you step out of a hot tub and hit cool air? I do. And this got me thinking about how nice it would be for hot-tub-havers to have a space in which to unwind post-hot-tubbing. Here’s how to make your hot tub area look more hotel-with-a-cabana-ish …
Summer’s over and the kids are back in school – can we get an “Amen.” But you know what happens now: The after-school kitchen raid. Here are a few healthful, quick snack ideas that will fill their bellies without spoiling their dinner.
