Discover a new way to find and share stories you'll love… Learn about Reading Desk

All Blogs / Lifestyle / House & Home / Popular


Byron's Modern Quality — Small Cool Contest

Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Byron Location: Oakland, CA Square Feet: 965 Division: Small What I Love About My Small Home: I’ve been in this apartment for less than a year after living in various San Francisco Victorians for over a decade. Show More Summary

Barstool with Storage by Scout Regalia — ICFF 2013

A barstool with a little cubby underneath. Clever. Made in LA by Scout Regalia. More

5 Tips for Living Without a Washer/Dryer

There's a debate that is always going on among the Moms of my building: if you could choose just one upgrade for your apartment, would you get a washer/dryer or a dishwasher? For me, the dishwasher wins every time. Life goes on just fine without a washer/dryer. Here is how we do it: More

Online Entertainment: 10 Worth-a-Look Videos from the Past Week

 Star Trek: Middle School Musical, Kid President, Don't Be a Glasshole, Tidal Wave Girls Who needs cable when there are literally thousands of hours of video content uploaded to the internet every single day? Sure, there's a plethora...Show More Summary

10 Extraordinary Bedrooms

This collection features some outstanding bedrooms that we have had the pleasure to gaze upon and dream about recently. A challenge is extended to anyone who can view these images and resist swooning. Designed to calm, facilitate a busy life, inspire and entertain, these bedrooms are truly extraordinary. The Sea View Bedroom The Clock Tower [...]

New House, New Listy McListerson

Exciting times guys! Operation Ditch The Blue Trim is currently in progress! So while we sweat our way through un-blue-ing things on the second floor – that’s four bedrooms, a nice long hallway, and at least 10 doors – we thought it was high time we shared our master to-do list for the new house [...]

SPONSORED POST: A Dash Of Inspiration For Kitchen And Bath — Target Threshold

As you may already know, we're big fans of Threshold, Target's new line of beautiful and affordable goods for house and home. Inspired by design, the collection is full of gems that bring life and interest to every room. Take a look at some of our favorites for kitchen and bath. See our favorite pieces for kitchen and bath from the Threshold Collection More

Home Away from Home: The New Way To Travel

Over the last few years, renting a home for your travel stays (as opposed to a hotel) has been on the upswing. There is something about feeling at home while you're not at home and getting to fully immerse yourself in another neighborhood that turns traveling into a different experience. More

Lois' Happiness Instead of Stuff — Small Cool Contest

Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Lois Location: Hartland, MI Square Feet: 683 Division: Little What I Love About My Small Home: I love my home! I love the small utility bills, the short cleaning time, and I especially love living in my small home has taught me to keep what is necessary and what I love. Show More Summary

White & Wood: Mid Century Bar, Desk & Headboard — The Monday Scavenger

Cool white, when paired with warm wood, is a match made in heaven. New Brunswick, NJ: Kent Coffey Desk - $200 Queens, NY: Mid Century Standing Bar - $495 Brooklyn, NY: Herman Miller Style Dining Chairs - $250 Chicago, IL: Wood Dining Table - $350 Brooklyn, NY: Wood Tiled Headboard - $500 More

20-Plus Bedroom DIYs Worth Pinning

Have a few hours to spare? Consider a simple bedroom DIY. Without spending a lot of money, you can revamp your space on the fly with a homemade project that is anything but kitschy. Roll up your sleeves with DIYs like tufted headboards and graphic art - it's time to satisfy your craft fix! View Slideshow ›

Treatment Ideas for Huge Window? — Good Questions

Q: My boyfriend and I just moved into a one bedroom apartment we're renting in downtown Chicago. It's incredible — the owner is a DIY maven who created a custom desk and entertainment center. One place is a problem, though - the window treatments for the large window located in the living room.  More

Jennifer's Exposed Brick Studio — Small Cool Contest

Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Jennifer Location: New York, NY Square Feet: 550 Division: Tiny What I Love About My Small Home: What I love best about my apartment is the exposed brick. It evokes aShow More Summary

Teatime Charm: Stylish Teapot Collections

I've always loved seeing people's collections, from ceramics to typewriters. Lately, I keep coming across stylish teapot arrangements. Even if teapots aren't your thing, these displays may give you ideas for showing off your own beloved collection.   More

Jack, Finn & Rowan's "Undone" Room — My Room

Name: Jack (7), Finn (4) & Rowan (2) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado My hope was to make the little fellas a whimsical childish "undone" room that they could grow in and share memories in. I love listening to them giggle and talk at night from outside their door.  More

The Built From Scratch DIY IKEA Multimedia Desk: Part 1

It's pretty easy to create your own "custom" table by using IKEA table legs. The legs are set at a perfect height for making a desk, and people have often turned to an assortment of surfaces to match for a simple DIY desk solution. But I wanted to set out to build something a little more advanced... More

John Derian Does Melamine (Just in Time For Summer)

Melamine plates that look like vintage china? It's true! We're convinced that we need everything in John Derian's new melamine collection, and if you're into alfresco dining (yup, picnics included), you're going to need them, too. Launching...Show More Summary

Copyright © 2011 Regator, LLC