If you’re a coffee connoisseur, chances are you have a few different brewing methods at your disposal to get your caffeine fix. But if you also live in a small space, that could also be crowding your cabinets. GINA, which launches today on Kickstarter, combines three ways in one, plus has a scale, too.
Category: Home + Lifestyle
Prepare. Respond. Recover. While no one wants to imagine what it would be like to have to respond or recover from a fire in their home, much can be done to prepare and prevent one from ever happening in the first place.
The second week of October is Fire Prevention Week. I hope that you’ll take some time to read the Red Cross’ important information and tips about the hazards of home fires.
Will you join me in creating a fire safety plan to keep our homes and loved ones safe?
Click here to learn more.
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If you’ve ever had a room hovering at “almost there,” you know how frustrating of a situation it can be. The room doesn’t look bad, it just doesn’t quite sing. It’s missing something, and you can’t put your finger on it. You might find these six things to try helpful when a room just isn’t coming together like you thought it would!
Each is compatible with Apple’s Home app, new to iOS 10
Your home is talking.
With the release of iOS 10 earlier this month, Apple is finally pulling the curtain back on its new Home app, and, as is the vogue in the smart home sphere, voice activation is the name of the game. We first heard about the company’s foray into the world of the automated dwelling when it announced HomeKit, a new hub for compatible products, at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) back in 2014.
Fall is a much-beloved season — and for good reason! After a long hot summer, there is finally a cool nip in the air, inspiring cozy nights spent by the fire and soft sweaters reintroduced into your wardrobe. And everywhere you turn, you’ll spot others diving headfirst into the season, hyping up fall fashion and reminding you that pumpkin spice everything is back on the menu.
Classic pieces like tufted chairs and elegant linen napkins get a dash of style with a mirrored sideboard and gleaming gold flatware in the classic glam dining room. Whether you’re throwing a fete for two or 12, borrow style cues (or pick up all 10 pieces!) from our curated take on the luxurious-meets-romantic aesthetic.
Sonia’s Bright, Modern Loft in Spain
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It used to be that if you wanted to create something custom for your home, you had to trek to a brick-and-mortar fabric store, sit down at your sewing machine, and a couple of hours later, you’d have a pillow. Flash forward to 2016: You can now order a king-size duvet cover with your cat’s face on it and have it delivered to your door with just a click of your mouse. Oh, what a time to be alive!
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It’s Labor Day weekend, and in between grilling and chilling, there are lots of ways to save some cash. As a new season (and new merch) arrives, retailers are marking down everything from outdoor goods to mattresses to summer fashion. Here’s our list of the biggest and best sales happening during Labor Day 2016.
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It’s not about whether or not your baseboards are clean, or if fresh flowers adorn every table surface. There’s really only a short list of things that really truly make a difference to your guests. Nail these things down and you guarantee a good visit every time.
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If you’ve ever embarked upon (or even have just priced out) a remodel, you’ll realize that flooring is one of those things that seems like not much of a big deal but can actually add up to a whole, whole lot of money. So today we’re taking a look at inexpensive flooring choices: ones that initially may not seem particularly glamorous, but might actually wind up looking really great — and saving you a lot of money in the process.