Through a unique combination of traditional and modern elements, the grandmillennial trend has taken the world of interior design by storm. Also called granny chic, this style focuses on recreating the cozy feeling of your grandma’s house while including some elegant modern elements to prevent the look from appearing outdated. You can imagine the classic …
Without proper maintenance, it’s safe to say that your carpets won’t last very long. Compared to wood or tile flooring, your carpet is much more vulnerable to damage. Keeping the carpet looking new can pose a challenge for even the most fastidious homeowner. Your carpets are constantly assaulted by dust and debris while the low …
Whether you’ve been growing tomatoes for a while or you’re a beginner gardener, you need to be aware of the most common diseases that can affect your plants. Despite tomatoes being considered fairly easy to grow compared to some other vegetables, there are still lots of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that target tomato plants. You …
Whether you love them for being low maintenance or because of their unique appearance, we can agree that air plants are a statement on their own. Although they are easy to care for, there are a few things to have in mind to keep your air plants healthy. It is essential to keep your Tillandsia …
Don’t know how to water orchids properly? Don’t worry, because many people share the same problem. Plant enthusiasts know that orchids have a notorious reputation for being high-maintenance flowers. If you want to enjoy the charming tropical blooms, have in mind that you should water them appropriately. Knowing that orchids are the beauties of the …
Just to be clear, a kayak is a tough little fellow, string enough to weather hail, snow, heat or shine of you keep it outside all year. However, being smart about storing your kayaks properly between seasons is a great way to extend their life by many years. Even if you just found a good …
Hallways are the thoroughfares of the home. If you took a time lapse photograph of your house and the people in it, the most criss-crossing lines would be in the hallway, the artery of your dwelling. In the Chinese discipline of Feng Shui, the spaces of a house are seen as conduits of qi (pronounced …
Each year as the holiday season comes near, we can’t help but submerge our senses into the season’s joyful sights and sounds. The magical season is almost here, and our need to get busy with preparations overflows with excitement. Isn’t it great to prepare crafts or bake goods for the whole family to enjoy? I …
When I was growing up, my mom was a weaver. I remember there often being a project going on her loom, her spinning wheel tucked in the corner, and the big canning pot on the stove, dyeing yarns. I wonder now if I have always been curious about natural dyes, because in the third grade, …
Michaelmas is a festival that marks the turning of the seasons. Traditionally, it is celebrated on September 29th. In Medieval times, Michaelmas was celebrated as a time for gathering: landlords gathered rent, people gathered food, and the food was gathered into cupboards and storerooms. A celebration was held to rejoice in the harvest if it …