Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
House hunting is a truly wild ordeal. Let’s start at the top: You’re (in many cases) talking about spending your life savings on a piece of property, so there’s just no way it’s not going to be stressful. You’re invasively walking through people’s homes, rifling through their things, and judging their various choices. Add in … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to your home, first impressions are critical. These days though, the definition of curb appeal isn’t as literal. According to interior designer Beth Diana Smith, “the essence of curb appeal is how attractive your home … Read more
When you think of the Great Depression, images of people standing in long bread lines and banks boarding up their windows may come to mind. The Depression certainly marked the end of the glamorous, champagne-filled Roaring ’20s era of excess, but that doesn’t mean everything during that period was drab and colorless. Enter Depression Glass, … Read more
Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more
I’m all about making the most of every inch of my home. That includes getting creative with my doorways and any pass-throughs within my apartment. Adding a little pizzazz to a doorway or opening couldn’t be easier, no matter your design style or type of home. I’ve rounded up seven of my favorite techniques below. … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’ve been able to visit a museum or gallery safely recently (or even caught a digital exhibition), then you might have noticed that artwork is starting to move off of walls. Framed pieces and canvases alike are … Read more
Last year, in an effort to break free from my all white walls, I painted my bathroom a deep shade of navy. I had admired this color in photos on Pinterest and actually used it in the entryway of a previous apartment. Dramatic and rich, the color looked beautiful in the abstract but was a … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Art is personal, but it’s also expensive. When I set out to make a floor-to-ceiling gallery wall, I knew it was going to cost a pretty penny. Between buying prints, hunting down original artwork, and investing in quality … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Lopez used a PAX wardrobe with BERGSBO doors tricked out with brass pulls from Amazon and something a little more unexpected: four BRIMNES glass-door cabinets that you might recognize from the dining and living room pages of IKEA’s … Read more