Soft furnishings can take your interiors to new levels, adding instant color and style. They not only transform the look of a room, but fabrics can also provide extra insulation and help reduce noise travel in the home. Fabrics come in all different colors and patterns, and can be introduced into the home through sofas,…

If you’re one of scores of Americans planning a trip this year, you may choose to bypass a hotel or bed and breakfast in favor of renting a vacation home from an online outfit like AirBnb, VRBO, Booking.com or FlipKey. These furnished homes, apartments or condos are becoming more and more popular, but you want…

Do you really have to wash your pillows on the regular, even if yours are hypoallergenic? The short answer is yes. However, this doesn’t mean you have to wash them very often. The average pillow needs a wash one every four to six months, or three to four times per year. So, even if your…

Having a kitchen stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables is a wonderful thing. Not only is it satisfying to see so much natural and wholesome produce, it also guarantees that you’re going to have plenty of cooking and guilt-free snacking options. But there’s an issue — keeping fruit and vegetables fresh can be a real…

We’re halfway through the week! So here’s your chance to WIN an exceptional prize, like this new vacuum from Hoover! There are just some chores we can’t escape, one of them being the dreaded day spent vacuuming your entire home. But what makes us cringe at the thought of plugging in and dragging a clunky…

Is your Christmas poinsettia starting to fade? You can give past-their-prime holiday plants new life in festive displays that are sure to extend your ’tis-the-season joy! Read on for step-by-step instructions to make the gorgeous arrangements pictured above. Note: Amaryllis, poinsettia, and hellebores can be toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children.…

Have you ever dreamt of heading out into your backyard, slipping into a warm, bubbling hot tub, and letting all of the day’s stressors — not to mention your nagging aches and joint pains — melt away? If that sounds like an unattainable fantasy, we’re here to tell you that a good hot tub is not out…

Anyone who’s trying to save closet space knows how important it is to get the most out of every single centimeter. For those who like to let their pants and jeans hang with the rest of their clothes rather than stuffing them in a drawer, there’s a simple solution that will help them stay organized…

You don’t have to sign up for a class or spend much money (or any at all in some cases) to pick up a new talent or hobby. All you have to do is go to YouTube.  You truly can learn just about anything on YouTube. Personally, I’ve fixed my car, put together Ikea furniture,…

Whether I’m styling for a photo shoot or for a client, there are some simple design rules I use. These work for almost every space and every client’s needs, no matter what the style, size, or budget. I call these my top styling tips, and I regularly refer back to them when setting out the…