Archive for April, 2010
Spring Spruce-Up Tip 18
These little things can save your sweaters. Photo: Container Store.
Prevent moth holes before putting clothes away.
To avoid discovering moth holes in sweaters next fall, be sure to wash every garment before storing it away for the season - it’s particularly important to launder wool items, si…
West Elm and PATCH NYC Come Together
Patch things up at home. Photo: West Elm.
West Elm’s latest partner in design: Cult favorite PATCH NYC.
What’s not to love here: One of our favorite big retailers (West Elm) takes a well-loved small brand (Patch NYC) under their wing to create an affordable, adorable collaboration. With this n…
How To Use High Efficiency Detergent
Whoops! You can see the results of using traditional detergent in the HE washing machine–too much sudsing action. Photo: Izzard, Flickr
When, why and how to use high efficiency detergent in your washer.
If you’re confused about high efficiency (HE) detergent, you’re not alone. In fact, ther…
How to Grow Chives
Chive flowers. Photo: Marie Viljoen
Five reasons to grow chives.
In my gardening life, whether it has been on windowsills, in the ground or on a terrace, I have never been without chives.
Here’s why:
1. Chives are hardy. They will not die on you, no matter how horrid the winter. Come ear…
Spring Spruce-Up Tip 17
Forget paper towels — rags get the job done and are way more green. Photo: timcammett00, Getty Images.
Go ahead: Be a rag-a-muffin.
Using rags and re-usable cleaning cloths is more eco-friendly than using paper towels or disposable cleaning cloths, but it sure can seem like a hassle. The secr…
Daily Drool: Decorating With Yellow
Yellow can be the glam-est color of all! Photos, left to right: Country Living, Michael Partenio
Put a spring in your step and a hue in your home — with yellow!
Yellow has always been my favorite color to decorate with, mainly because of its incredible versatility. And actually, now that I …