Everyone has inexplicable pet peeves; one of mine happens to be Kleenex boxes that completely clash with their general surroundings. A very plain, monotone box surely does no harm, but tissue companies seem gung ho on getting a colorful cornucopia…
Month: February 2011
STORE PROFILE: THE ALLEY IN PALM SPRINGS
If you’re anywhere near Palm Springs, California, then you know all about the wonders of The Alley. It’s like an entire store devoted to the back of T.J. Maxx – those few aisles of home goods where you know you…
THE MINIMALISTIC BEDROOM
A minimalistic bedroom is great for minimizing distraction and fostering relaxation. It should look intentional, however, not as if you’ve just moved in and haven’t gotten around to buying furniture yet. A simple color scheme and including a few well-edited…
1stDIBS PICKS: REAL ANTIQUES UNDER $200
Should you ever find yourself in the market for a 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright lounge chair (to the tune of $15k+), 1stDibs is most likely where you’ll want to look first (www.1stdibs.com). This online middleman for luxury antique and vintage…
PRESIDENT’S DAY STYLE
Happy Presidents’ Day, everyone. If your pad is decidedly lacking in presidential representation, consider adding some with any of these fun and very unimpeachable items. The eagle: beloved national bird of presidents past and present. This brass eagle has great…
FRIDAY FINDS: BAMBOO FOR $25 OR LESS
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world, capable of growing 39 inches or more per day. It’s also eco-friendly. Bamboo yourself with these Friday Finds for $25 or less. My, these are playful. The 4 bamboo…
HUMIDIFIERS
Unless you live in a swamp-like region, chances are your space could use some humidifying this time of year. The only problem: humidifiers tend to be huge eyesores. But never fear, we at FM have found some downright cool ones.…