Remember the resurgence of the ketli (the traditional Indian kettle)? Without that in your kitchen decor or part of your party, your style quotient was questioned. So much so that even poolside grill brunches at star hotels also thought it necessary to incorporate it into their styling. When so much was happening, would artists have stepped back? … Read more
Neanderthals, Denisovans and our ancestors were mixing and mingling a long time ago — and some of our genetics can be traced back to these archaic humans. In Asians, as much as 3% of an individual’s DNA may be Neanderthal. For Europeans, it’s as much as 2%. A new study has found that our ancestors … Read more
A new home décor and gifts store opened its doors early this month in Lincoln. Cindy’s Cottage opened March 1 at 533 Woodlawn Road, offering farmhouse and vintage furniture, clothing and accessories, baby items and more. The store is the brainchild of Cindy Peterman, of Sherman, the longtime owner of two popular Springfield consignment stores, … Read more
Spring is juuuust about here, and we’re already taking mental notes of how to style our homes for the season ahead. We may be a bit biased, but we love *any* excuse to infuse extra color and patterns into our space. Luckily, that’s what this time of year is all about! So we teamed up with Pinterest to get the latest on … Read more
Moving in together can be stressful enough. Here are a few tips to avoid fighting about which rug to buy, artwork to hang and color to paint the walls. By Armina Kasprowicz Whether you’re newly engaged, just married or you’ve simply decided it’s time to take the next step in your relationship, moving in with … Read more
A free-standing tub visually occupies less space, making it ideal for a compact layout. (Courtesy of www.vandabath.com) KATE DAVIDSON, Special to Postmedia News As condos and compact homes become the new normal, bathrooms have taken a hit in square footage. But we’ve all heard the saying, “good things come in small packages,” right? As … Read more
There are no wrong ways to select an interior style when the one you choose is right for you. Creators Are you more cool contemporary, shabby chic or traditional with a twist? Trying to define who we are within the vast world of interior decor can be mind-boggling. Once upon a time, it used to … Read more
HOME – Antiques Emporium St. Louis By Julia Cain Emporium St. Louis holds its title as best antiques store for another year! Emporium St. Louis has a history of success, with 2015 and 2017 Platinum List awards already in the bag, as well as a 2016 runner-up citation, so its 2018 championship should come … Read more
As homeowners look for ways to refresh their spaces, Scandinavian style has become ever more prominent and popular among designers and interior decor experts. The clean, modern, minimalist aesthetic shows up in interiors and exteriors, from streamlined furniture to low-maintenance landscaping. Here’s how to achieve a Nordic look in your own home: Perhaps the most … Read more
The cast of Modern Family is saying #NeverAgain to gun violence in America. In an exclusive PSA for Everytown for Gun Safety, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nolan Gould, Sarah Hyland, Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara and Ariel Wintercome together to stand with the survivors of the Feb. 14 shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “We sent our condolences and support to the students of Parkland,” Ferguson, … Read more