Archives for February 2020

02/28/2020

Why a Wabi Sabi Home Is the Ultimate Retreat

We could all use some Wabi-Sabi treatment in the home. In case you’re wondering, Wabi-Sabi is not a condiment that will clear out your sinuses but a Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfection. Think old crooked floor boards, artisanal pots that don’t fit into one another, nubby blankets with a story, wicker baskets that perform a variety of tasks and an assembly of vintage seltzer bottles.

Colors, decor and pieces with a story are the narrative behind this kitchen that has an ample dose of Wabi-Sabi.

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Posted By jdemontravel

02/21/2020

Over a Messy Workspace? Simplify with these Clean Office Ideas

The best place for a filing cabinet is in the swop shop. Did we just feel a flutter of hats hit the air in a free-up-menial-tasks moment of liberation? With so many things to love about our computer’s folders, our favorite is that it supports a clean office. By being diligent with a paper-free work routine, you get shot-outs from designers and environmentalists alike, a partnership we’re always behind. Next, avoid the typical trappings that make an office look like a We Work space by designing with options that are stylish, clean and practical.

Clean yet unique, give your office style with personalized design treatment.

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Posted By jdemontravel

02/14/2020

The Ultimate Guide to Smart Packing for Travel

It’s a showdown of loaded stares, that one-on-one with the flight attendant who has the power to refuse your carryon on a maximum-capacity flight. Gone are the days of steamer trunks and hat boxes that can transport a fashionable wardrobe, which makes today’s packing a Chinese puzzle of sorts. Air travel has reached the same level of anxiety as the DMV or waiting room at the dentist’s, which makes smart packing crucial for a stress-free trip that can save money. Ever have to pay the penalty for overweight luggage? Smart packing is simple if you edit to a few easy pieces that are versatile, well made and coordinate with one another.

Consider your flight needs and only pack those items that will be used, which also saves on the potential of losing things.

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02/07/2020

Best Coffee Table Picks to Style for Valentine’s Day

What coffee? Whatever the genesis, coffee tables are an essential design element in a space. They’re also a platform to create an on-trend update without a major expense or decor treatment you can tweak as regularly as an eyeliner color. Color is the main influencer for this Valentine’s Day table, which is not as overt as Hallmark hearts.