Day: February 9, 2023

Gardening

Inside An Airy Victorian Farmhouse Retreat by Arterberry Cooke

[ad_1] If you’re looking for ways to enliven your home or give it a more airy feel, Alice Arterberry and Barrett Cooke of Arterberry Cooke Architecture‘s latest project is full of inspiration. The design firm transformed a Folk Victorian farmhouse into a sunny oasis that’s fit for entertaining. Built in 1915, the Pasadena, California, home […]

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Gardening

How to Style a Family-Friendly Living Room That’s Still So Chic

[ad_1] A kids-zone room and a stylish space can sometimes seem mutually exclusive. Decorating a room that’s overflowing with toys or has pets climbing everywhere can feel daunting, but you don’t have to sacrifice form in the name of function. With a few styling tricks and design-forward yet practical furnishings from The Home Depot, you […]

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Gardening

How to DIY a Fly Trap for Indoors or Outdoors

[ad_1] As the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself fighting to get rid of pesky flies around the house. There’s a reason those winged creatures are called pests. They feast on your leftovers, crawl all over your furniture and won’t stop buzzing past your ears when you sleep at night. While you can always […]

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Gardening

How to Clean a Leather Jacket

[ad_1] If you’ve ever been caught in a rainstorm wearing your favorite leather jacket, you know all too well how leather responds when it gets wet. It is a hide after all, and most leather clothing is finished for durability, so a few sprinkles or a light rain usually roll right off. But a drenching […]

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Home Decor

Wildwood Lamps founder, Bill Kincheloe, dies at 85

[ad_1] ROCKY MOUNT — Former furniture manufacturer and founder of Wildwood Lamps William “Bill” Hatcher Kincheloe died on Feb. 6. He was 85. The oldest of seven children, he was born in 1937 to Hatcher and Elizabeth Kincheloe and raised in Rocky Mount, N.C. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and attended N.C. State […]

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Gardening

How to Wash and Care for Cashmere Sweaters, Scarves and More

[ad_1] There’s really nothing comfier than a luxurious cashmere sweater when there’s a chill in the air. That’s because cashmere wool isn’t just incredibly soft, it’s also insulating, lightweight and breathable. In other words, cashmere keeps you warm without making you sweat. Another beautiful benefit of cashmere is its durability. Its natural fibers can outlast […]

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Gardening

Take a Peek Inside This Family’s Traditional Southwest Virginia Home

[ad_1] Turning a 1960s home into a haven for a family of five isn’t an easy feat. But for Katie Bowling, founder of One Delightful Home, it was one worth doing. Over the past three years, Katie and her husband, Philip, have been working on transforming their traditional Southwest Virginia abode into a space that […]

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Gardening

How to Clean White Converse Shoes

[ad_1] Nothing spoils a crisp summer outfit more than wearing white Converse sneakers covered with stains, smudges and scuffs. It doesn’t matter how chic you look (or how great of a steal your maxi dress was!) if you can’t stop wondering if everyone is looking at your dingy shoes. Our Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab […]

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Home Decor

Australian designer brings 70s sensibility to Design Within Reach

[ad_1] STAMFORD, Conn.  – Contemporary specialty retailer Design Within Reach (DWR), a subsidiary of MillerKnoll, has launched two new pieces in partnership with Australian designer Sarah Ellison. The new Float sofa and Piscina tables expand Ellison’s exclusive retail partnership with Design Within Reach in North America. In designing the Float sofa, Ellison aimed to create […]

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Gardening

How to Wash a Baseball Cap by Hand or in a Washing Machine

[ad_1] Though you’re likely diligent about laundering your bedding, clothing and workout wear on a regular schedule, when is the last time you washed your baseball caps? It’s easy just to take them off and toss them aside, but after wearing them to work out, do yard work, carpool or catch a game, caps collect […]

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