Your coffee table is more than just a catch-all. It’s an opportunity to make a stylish statement right in the heart of your living room. Here are a few ways to revamp your coffee table. Artfully stack books. If you have your favorite novels tucked away on a bookshelf somewhere, put them on full display in […]
If you’re on top of current design trends, then you’ve probably heard of hygge. Of course, calling it an interior design trend wouldn’t be entirely accurate. “Hygge” refers to the Danish lifestyle, which focuses on finding contentment and happiness in simple things. Translated into interior design speak, hygge focuses on creating comfy spaces to share […]
When snow begins to fall outside, you might be tempted to curl up in your apartment and think about working out again in the spring. But it’s much easier to stay in your normal routine than to try to jump back in after a few months off! Here are a few ways to stay motivated. […]
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about your goals for 2019. Setting a resolution is easy—it’s keeping it that becomes tricky. This year, actually stick to your resolution by choosing a meaningful goal and taking baby steps toward it each day. Here are a few ideas to try for […]
Champagne cocktails are so 2018. Usher in the new year with these unique and fizzy drinks that are as surprising as they are sparkling. Spiced Cherry Spritz [Bon Appetit]Lambrusco stars as the fizzy red replacement for champagne in this spiced cherry spritz. The sparkling wine mingles with classic Italian amaro to create the base of the […]
The holiday season is a time to gather with family around the tree, to go ice-skating and caroling, to crank up the festive tunes and sing along. But it’s also a time to brave the crowds at the mall, bake a few dozen different holiday cookies, and catch up with your entire extended family. Needless […]
If you like to live a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle throughout the year, why abandon that approach during the holiday season? Reduce, reuse, and recycle this December when you try a few of these eco-conscious decorating ideas. Highlight Mother Nature. Light, fluffy snow blankets an evergreen tree, set aglow by the bright winter moon. It’s an iconic […]
Some people are born with an innate talent for hosting—others, not so much. But it really doesn’t matter which category you fall into. Either way, you’re totally equipped to host a holiday party. You might just need some extra guidance if you’re not a naturally gifted host. Before you welcome guests into your home for […]
Once you’ve polished off the final morsel of Thanksgiving turkey, it’s time to turn your attention to the next task at hand: shopping for holiday gifts. Nowadays, Black Friday begins long before the clock strikes midnight with online deals and Thanksgiving-evening store openings. But the day after Thanksgiving remains one of the most budget-friendly day […]
Thanksgiving is a time to not only give thanks but also indulge in all your favorite comfort foods. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potato casserole—nothing is off limits on Turkey Day. But what do you do if you end up with heaps of leftovers, and no party guests willing to take them home? Don’t let them […]