We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Amazon may currently be counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Prime Day (and trust us, we’ll be there first thing on Monday to let you know about all the best deals), but meanwhile, some insanely … Read more
Minimalism as a design concept is often jumbled along with terms like modern and contemporary, but there are differences between all three. A minimalist space focuses on function and religiously follows the phrase “less is more.” This doesn’t mean that decorative styles can’t be woven into the mix though, and a minimalist room can have … Read more
One of the core tenets of the Small/Cool Experience is that you don’t need a large space to make a major impact. But if you’ve spent more time than ever inside your home — whether that’s 1,000 square feet or 250 square feet — you might be looking to expand your walls just a bit. How … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I moved into a new apartment this year, I knew I wanted to furnish it with as many free or secondhand items as I could. There are a few reasons for this. First of all, I live … Read more
Minimalism is everywhere—Pinterest is saturated with sparse but stylish rooms, and stunningly sleek examples may have popped up on your Instagram feed as well. Minimalist silhouettes are clean and smooth, and you won’t find clutter or excessive amounts of flourish. You likely won’t find something like a houndstooth couch or stacks on stacks of books … Read more
Andie Kanaras and Ella Cerón contributed reporting. Earlier this week, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill that establishes Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The vote came after years of work by organizers like Opal Lee, and prompted the bill’s passage in the House of Representatives as well as its ultimate signing by President … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Raise your hand if you’ve watched (read: binged) any show on Netflix during any lockdown phases of the pandemic. For me, working from home and fewer social commitments allowed for increased television time. Although there were a number … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
When renovating your home in retirement there are a few things that you should think about, such as accessibility and usability of space. Here are some tips to designing your dream home during retirement. Why renovate? Many retired people choose to use some of this time to renovate their home and make amendments to rooms … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Emily Thibodeaux Meyer, Andy Meyer, and our dog Clementine Location: Mid-City — New Orleans, LouisianaSize: 860 square feetType of Home: Double Shotgun House Years lived in: 4 years, renting Emily Thibodeaux Meyer and Andy Meyer’s double shotgun in … Read more