Buzzy novels, compulsively readable memoirs, and a few guilty pleasures.
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! On this pivotal day of our year I thought it would be nice to step back and air something again that is close to my heart and which represents my highest aspirations for the company: helping people to live better on any budget and at any age. While we center on the youthful part of life, the lessons are evergreen. So here it is.
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When our minds stop chattering, we feel a natural flow of connection between ourselves and our surroundings. These moments of harmony don’t have to be fleeting.
The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, and houses over 20,000 books. It was voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world by our readers!
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Need to know a paint color, project tutorial, or decor source? Here's a complete guide to the organic modern home sources from our 2nd home. #organicmodern #homesources #interiordesign #organicmodernhome
I had been dreaming about staying at Hotel Brummell for ages, and what a joy it was when I finally got around doing it. This hotel is quite the gem in the Poble Sec neighborhood, close to everything and with so much charm.
Downsizing to an apartment? Here are the things you should be thinking of sooner rather than later.
Hello! Welcome to “Making Housewarming ,” our series on this here blog about how we created our debut book from start to finish—everything from how we decided what we wanted to create to organizing photoshoots to finding the right publisher and a whole lot more. We’ll be covering a different part o
Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier reacted sharply when I asked them in a brief conversation we had last week about their new book, Big Data: A Revolution that Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think, if they are cheerleaders for big data, as one reviewer implied. ”We are messengers [...]
Dedicated to helping you create a comfortable space for yourself in this world, Offbeat Home & Life celebrates non-traditional folks as they navigate the
While building our house we've learned a lot about how to save money while going through the building process. Here are a few ways that you can save money when building the home of your dreams.
Spring is here and our thoughts are turning to visiting Europe’s best gardens. Today we share photos of our 10 favourite gardens in Europe.
Arguably, one of the most beautiful and admired cultural centers in Europe is the city of Prague in the Czech Republic, founded circa 880. The capital of
Kotor, Montenegro is a top destination – and we’ve compiled a list of our absolute best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro for your trip!
Revolutionary decorative mouldings which can be drilled, sanded, glued, painted, stained, varnished, or distressed. When warm they become bendy!
Awesome and unique furniture from around the world
Not every space is grand — but each is distinctly stylish.
During the lockdowns of the past year, it’s been all about nesting (and investing) in our homes. Serving as both our workplaces and sanctuaries, as well as our private entertainment spaces, apartment Feng shui has become top priority next to staying healthy. One of the most re-posted apartments on Instagram during the pandemic has got…
Slim Aarons once described his photographs as, "Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places." Here, his best photos.
Hundreds of historic castles decorate the Bavarian countryside, but these are our top 7 Bavarian castles to visit on your next trip to Germany!
Easy ways to incorporate the sleek color into every aspect of your life, from fashion to interior design to entertaining.
Whether you need organizing advice or want inspiration for holiday parties, we'll help you make your life at home happy and healthy.
Last week a WalMart store in Texas was recently converted into the country’s largest single story library, winning its category in the 2012 Library Interior Design Competition in the process. What a terrific solution to an abandoned store! Flavorwire, one of my favorite sites, decided to search out more Libraries Repurposed from Unused and Abandoned Structures, from large supermarkets to small phone booths and shipping containers. I've posted a few here, but always great to see more.. Following are a few. Library repurposed from Walmart: McAllen, TX Nassau Public Library: Nassau, Bahamas. Once a colonial jail, converted into a library in 1873. Jackson Public Library: Jackson, NH, converted from a barn built in 1858. Biblioteque Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Converted from a Church. Longueuil, Quebec Here's a link to more.
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina is incredible! Find out what tops our list of the Best Things To Do in Mostar, BiH!
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After the Fault in Our Stars movie poster was released, the book's author John Green reacts to the controversial tagline
Here's a recipe on how to make fishball sauce just like Manong's! Yum!
Looking forward to our next Auction at #BurghleyHouse in Stamford for the #RollsRoyce Enthusiasts Club.
The All Saints Centre building was the original Weston All Saints Primary School. The school moved to new premises in 1957 and the beautiful... (1)
Hello, friends! Michele here with our next installment of Pinterest Feature Friday. If you haven’t heard what all the talk about our party is about, be sure to check it out here and link up to our crafty Master List of Pinners! Today’s feature is Karie from The House of Bledsoe! Karie is currently clocking ... Read More about Pinterest Feature Friday
A trip to Cimiez is a great way to spend an afternoon if you have some extra time during your next trip to Nice, France. The charming neighborhood of Cimiez is home to the Roman settlement of Cemenelum built during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. You also get a lovely aerial view of Nice […]
Amazon's bid to make money off of independent works based on corporately owned entertainment calls into question how independent those works really ever were.
From simple style updates to major makeovers.
