I recently came to the conclusion that my kitchen drawer just wasn't Living Simply enough. As reprieve for that fact, I decided to treat the drawer to a more deluxe organizational offering than some sad plastic tray-- That baby was gettin' bamboo (oh, the bamboo; there's lots more to be said on that front, and we'll get to that soon enough). This was decided on the fly (while at the store), and I was sans ...

Rare is it indeed to find a piece of furniture that is suitable to both small and grand spaces, alike. Such can be said of the étagère, which operates on two main principles: an exceedingly thin profile, and an unmistakable air of elegance. Says The Wikipedia, "An étagère is a piece of light furniture which was extensively made in France during the latter part of the 18th century. It consists of a series of stages ...

I recently read the above quote in a copy of the Oprah Magazine while pummeling away on the dreaded Eliptical machine (really, is there anything more mundane?). Rock's Q & A spanned a page, which I scanned, my eyes settling on the bottom-most quote. All motion halted--I read it again. And then, nodding to myself as I recommenced peddling I sent Rock a message (telepathically, naturally) which went something along the lines of, "Chris! That's ...

Orrick & Company is a design firm located in Greenwich Connecticut. Their palette is steeped in lush neutrals, with an ever so occasional surprise of vibrancy thrown in for good measure. At times it's coastal, and at other times it's cottage-by-the-lake, and still others it's rather barn-y. In either case, the overall effect is one of organic design elements with a penchant for the serene. Let's start with some kitchens, because Orrick does them so ...

Turns out those symbols on your clothes labels aren't ancient hieroglyphics after all. They actually mean things, and today you're going to finally be let in on the secret. Take a moment. It's fine. Now take a gander at this little printable I put together just for you. Am I pal or am I one I am. Click here to view/print: Laundry Care Symbols Printable Maybe now will be the end of your ruining your clothing ...