I have a really close woo-woo friend. She is as crunchy granola as they come. She makes her own kombucha and chocolate, SHE DOES NOT HAVE A SINGLE PLASTIC ITEM IN HER HOME (not even trash bags), and she even brings her own plates and utensils to fast food joints to avoid their packaging. I […]

With each passing year comes a new set of trends in the interior design world. Regardless of the trends, the principles of design remain. Think of the principles of design as the anchor which allows it all to “work.” One of the most understated, yet impactful elements of design is harmony. When the harmony of […]

I like to think that I’m pretty open to interior design trends. With most trends I try to suspend my initial thoughts until I’ve internalized exactly what it’s all about. I can’t say the same for maximalist decor. It gives me anxiety seeing so much. I need white space to give my eyes and brain […]

So I practically live in Target and every time that I’m there, I find myself perusing Joanna & Chip Gaines’ home line. I mean, how can you not? The modern farmhouse movement is alive and well and I am here for all of it! If you’ve been living under a rock, let me tell you […]

One of my girlfriends recently asked me if I wanted to accompany her to a farmer’s market in Downtown Brooklyn. I told her that I would, but only if she would accompany me to Trader Joe’s afterward. To be perfectly honest, I’ve been to farmer’s markets before, but I’ve never actually purchased anything, so this […]

When I was about 9, my parents allowed my sister and me to choose the paint colors for our rooms. My younger sister, Lauren, chose a really beautiful pastel color for her room. I, on the other hand, felt that since I had five walls in my room that I should have five different colors. […]

I gotta be real, thinking about moments where my little one could be harmed is jarring and unsettling. As uncomfortable as it is, it’s imperative to teach kids about what to do in certain scenarios. Being proactive about her safety could easily mean life or death.    #1: What to do When Around Strangers It […]

Deciding to engage in a DIY home renovation is like getting married – no one enters the marriage expecting it to fail, but sometimes they do. People choose to tackle DIY renovations for various reasons ranging from potential financial savings to the thrill of building. Regardless of why you started, if you are dealing with […]

Before actually having a kid, Jo and I would envision what our life would be like with a little one. Let’s just say that the reality included a lot more domestic duties, a lot more arguing, a lot less money, and a lot less sex. Just keeping it 100 – staying close after baby was […]

Pets. They are members of our families that are irreplaceable. For most of us, if we had to choose between fine interior design and pets, we’d choose our pets time-and-time again. While it would be a rather easy choice to make, the good news is that we don’t have to choose! With some thoughtful execution, […]