We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Personally, I find “fresh starts” to be a little daunting. They make me feel like I’m making a serious commitment to a new habit, and when I inevitably break … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Once upon a time (circa 2016), I thought Dry January would be an impossibly boring and flat-out impossible feat. As a single and social 20-something, alcohol was often part … Read more
Meeting professional and personal goals means knowing what those goals are — and the New Year is the perfect time to figure those out. Your intentions may come when you’re in the shower, on a walk, or right before you sleep. Sometimes these whispers need a nudge to become priorities in your day-to-day life. For … Read more
2023 has officially kicked off, and if you have a few design-related goals in mind, now’s the time to get the ball rolling on them. Maybe you want to finally move into your own studio apartment, or you’re hoping to tackle that kitchen revamp. Perhaps you just want to be a little more intentional about … Read more
If studying astrology has taught me anything, it’s this: Life is a constant cycle of highs and lows. The cosmic forecast for 2023 is no exception. Between major transits from Venus, Saturn, and Pluto, the astrology of this year will be nothing short of transformational. For more content like this follow But what do these … Read more
When I think of “home,” I always start with a visual picture: the layout, the colors, and all the “stuff” that makes it so unique. But, of course, my real concept of home doesn’t have anything to do with the physical structure or the things that sit inside it. Home is a sense of peace and rest I experience by … Read more
It is easy to forget necessary appointments once the year begins and you’re busy with work and household duties. Hardy recommends going through your calendar and penciling in reminders for boring but important tasks. Some examples may include changing your home’s furnace filter, changing your toothbrush, and switching out your car’s oil filter. “You will … Read more
Design pros — they’re just like us. While their social media feeds may make you think otherwise, even the most seasoned DIYers and interior designers struggle to bring order to the various corners of their homes. For more content like this follow Organize & Clean Some have chaotic closets, others have beauty products that expired … Read more
Human beings, by nature, are superstitious. Perhaps because we live–and will always live–in an uncertain world. So, if having a lucky pair of drawers makes you feel better about the future, I say wear those grundies proudly on new years’ day! You might even want to try a few of these luck and love inducing … Read more
The city that I used to live in was so diverse and exposed me to holiday traditions from around the world. While many celebrated Christmas, there was also a huge Jamaican population celebrating Kwanzaa, and there were enough Jewish families in the area that public schools would close for several days to celebrate Hanukkah. I’ll … Read more