Dec 9th 2010 10:11AM
"When I sold my house and moved into my apartment," says Lydia Morgan, an enthusiastic renter in Chicago, "I loved not worrying about the foundation of my home. I have a great landlord, and I wanted to do something to show my appreciation to her but I wasn't sure what was appropriate." While renting your home does get you... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 12:00PM
It's been a tough year for the design industry, which means we haven't been running out to buy that mid-century desk we've been admiring,or recovering our old armchairs in wild prints. But that doesn't mean we don't want to dream about those things - and the fabulous homes we'd have, if we had all the money in the... Continue Reading »
Dec 11th 2009 7:00PM
Cooking with fire - one of mankind's great inventions - isn't good enough for some 21st-century foodies. The Sous Vide Supreme, which coddles food in lukewarm water, is finding its way into home kitchens, according to The New York Times. Here are some of the advantages of Sous Vide cooking: 1) You'll need to start... Continue Reading »
Dec 7th 2009 2:30PM
The days of gifting a bottle of Trader Joe's famous "Two-Buck Chuck" on an unsuspecting hostess are long gone. Everyone knows the cost of TJ's wildly popular Charles Shaw line by now, and while it's still a tasty swill for less than three dollars, it's a sure-fire way to label yourself as the Cheap Guest. Not to worry:... Continue Reading »
Dec 5th 2009 10:00AM
You love Etsy, flea markets and the earth. You're not the only one. The New York Times recently acknowledged the handmade craze is extending to the holidays, which means everyone's getting green this Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Here's a guide to help you decorate your rental, and give with a homemade twist. Continue Reading »
