He’d much rather be called rugged than handsome, and could singlehandedly outfit an REI store with all the gear he’s collected over the years. Here are seven killer gifts to bring his love of the great outdoors home (ok and maybe some gear).
Did you know Scandinavians can distinguish between “bright gray” and regular gray? It’s true (source: married to one). The design enthusiasts in your life will love the clean, monochromatic, streamlined design of these 7 minimalist-approved gifts.
We all know that guy that’s a perpetual kid at heart, whether it’s your little brother, cousin, best guy friend, boyfriend or husband or co-worker. Here are 7 fun gifts for guys that don’t wanna grow up.
My older daughter starts 1st grade in a few short weeks, and believe it or not, she’s excited for homework! Last year we started an afterschool routine that included doing homework before dinner so it’s not looming as one more item to check off the to-do list before the bedtime routine starts. Typically she’d work… Read More
Now that summer’s officially here, it seems like there’s a neighborhood BBQ or family get together every weekend, and I’m feeling festive – time to refresh our beach towels, stuff for dining & entertaining and outdoor decor. I did a little online window shopping and found pricier items and their less expensive matches (in two cases… Read More
Our old farmhouse has fairly small bedrooms, especially the master, so I’ve been experimenting with alternative bedside table ideas for tight spaces. I saw some pretty bar carts on sale recently and thought they could be perfect for the job. photos: one kings lane (l), architecture art design (r)
Need ideas for some special moms, grandmas, aunts and other female figures in your life? I had so much fun putting together these Mother’s Day gift guides this year! Whether she’s a traveller or a homebody, a new mom or a seasoned expert, you’ll find something she’ll love on one of these lists – gifts under… Read More
Ah, tax season. I am not good at paperwork or hard deadlines so the weeks leading up to April 15 are pretty stressful. Keeping track of all those pieces of paper seems so archaic and tedious, but we hang onto tax return documents for about three years after filing in case of an audit. What… Read More
Why is it that builders and landlords always default to the dreaded “boob light” flushmount fixture? It’s so easy to do better, and still be affordable! I’ll admit, it’s been three years and we still have the builder’s basic ones in almost every room but I’m slowly working to change that! On my hunt for affordable alternatives… Read More
Nursery planning is definitely a mom’s rite of passage and it can be fun, especially in the nesting stage. But it can also be overwhelming to know where to start – how to pick a theme that’s not too babyish, what if you’re not finding out the gender beforehand, how much time can you spend in… Read More