Have you ever gone to a friend’s place for dinner, looked around, and thought, “That side table looks really familiar…”? A moment later, you realize that you have it in your living room, or another friend has it in their den. And sometimes, it’s not just a similar table – it’s the exact same one. With … Read more
When Earth Day rolls around each spring, we tend to think of short projects we can do to decrease our environmental impact: plant a tree, walk to the store instead of driving, buying locally sourced produce… But there’s one way you can easily change your environmental impact, using stuff you already have: upcycling. You’ve probably … Read more
Every November, writers around the world put their pens to paper (or fingers to laptop keys) and participate in National Novel Writing Month, where writers aim to write a 50,000 word novel over the month of November. If you’re participating and have been writing since November 1st, you’re probably starting to feel the exhaustion and … Read more
You may think the focus on outdoor living is the warm summer months, but with a few minor adjustments, you can design your outdoor space to extend another full season. Fall is a great time for taking advantage of cooler temperatures and earlier sunsets – ripe for outdoor living. But rather than focusing on the … Read more
It’s so easy to love fall. Crunchy leaves, a break from the heat, and not one, but two holidays where eating is the main activity. But those aren’t the only positives: fall aesthetics make for great home decor. You can even make some of the decor pieces work year-round – but much like picking out … Read more