Table by window

"Wouldn't it be cool if we had a little bar here?", was how this project started. From when we first initially came up with the idea of a functional bar table under the window to when we actual decided on a game plan, took months! We couldn't find anything that fit our space or budget. We finally decided to just try a floating shelf concept, went to the Lowe's to get the materials, and unexpectedly found the perfect bar surface in the most unusual isle.... the stair isle. Yes this floating…

You’re naturally curious about a friend’s home, or their relationship, or their partner’s line of work, but your sincere questions could be coming off as rude if you don’t know the right way to phrase them. By switching some words around, you can ask questions that will inspire excited, vibrant answers and better conversation.

There is a tension within modern Western culture between the hurried, busy state of the realities of modern life and the slow, meaningful pursuit of the experiences and knowledge that add up to a life well lived. Western culture values achievement: moving forward in measurable increments, tirelessly smashing goals then setting new ones, diligently striving for more. More money, more power, more recognition, more degrees on our wall. But so much of what we value in life is difficult, if not…

A modern home office designed for a retired couple, that includes two solid oak wood desks that look out to the garden through large windows.

My cute little kitchen table

This one-bedroom apartment comes with a beautiful canal view, and Busra and Pieter have kept their small rental home's style minimal, with nods to the '90s.

Talk about charm. Pittsburgh-based photographer Erin Kelly's sweet craftsman is a lesson in blending charm with modern character. Take the tour of her light-filled abode here!