Forty square meters (or 430 square feet) is not a lot of space to work with, but the architects of this tiny German apartment managed to squeeze a lot of living—and a lot of personality—into a very small home. Another thing they managed to fit in? Room for lots and lots of books.
Jennifer's backyard was overgrown and her deck had seen better days. After clearing away a good portion of the growth, she knew her backyard had major potential but she wasn't entirely sure what to do about the deck. Enter gravel! Friend to both budget and mother nature, this alternative choice helped Jennifer build a gorgeous outdoor space.
Working from home is kind of the ultimate dream. You can wear your pajamas all day if you want, you never have to pack a lunch and the commute couldn't be better. The only issue is whether you have a solid workspace or not, because I think productivity does depend somewhat on your surroundings. The good news is that even if you don't have a full room to dedicate to an office, there are plenty of smart ways to sneak a hidden workspace into your home.
Target is one of our go to retailers for stylish and affordable pieces, so when they're on sale, it's even better. For July 4th weekend, the bullseye is celebrating with up to 30% off furniture, home, and patio, with an extra 15% off on select categories. We rounded up some of our favorite finds below so you can save time searching and get right to saving money.
I know, I know, I just can't stop talking about ICFF — the truth is, there was just SO much to see at the show and I'm still processing it all. One new booth in particular keeps coming to mind: the Australian home decor brand Les Basic. They launched at ICFF this April and are already making waves in the millennial market. All of their products have a subtle and simple design, and truly embody the attitude "less is more." They sent a few of my favorites all the way from Australia and I'm excited to share a peek at this functional (but oh-so-playful) collection with you today.
There are some decor ideas that take hold of our interiors and don't let go. The kind of ideas that after awhile begin to seem like design rules, things you can't break (even if you want to). Keep an open mind, evolve your style and say goodbye to these outdated decor ideas in your interiors today.
Sasha Duerr has been dyeing her textiles with compost for over 20 years. The author of two books on natural dyeing and an instructor at the California College of the Arts, Duerr fell in love with natural colors while searching for alternatives to the art school oils and acrylics that made her sick. Living in the Bay Area, she was involved in the sustainable food movement and worked in urban gardens, activities that all raised the question: why can't we apply those same principles of sensitivity and sustainability to the textiles we wear and live in?
