History lives in small places. Eastern Kentucky harbored country stores that refused to modernize. These organizations operate on older principles than most businesses realize. Handcrafts reflect regional artistry. Cold drinks quench thirst. Warm conversation builds community. The floorboards crackle with…
Blue + cream striped rug // White bench // Blue + White Ticking Ruffle Pillow // Cinnamon colored block print pillow // White side table // Navy rechargeable lamp This post is in partnership with Wayfarer Some of my favorite…
Home decorator and content creator Grace H is one of Ideal Home’s newest Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on colorful home design, mixing vintage pieces with new, and creating spaces full of personality. Check out the rest of his…
Did you know you can change the color of a hydrangea? Well, at least when it comes to the mophead and lacecap cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea involucrata and Hydrangea serrata. Maybe you want to try a new look for…
The most inspiring homes aren’t always the ones with the biggest budgets. In fact, some of the most interesting houses we publish are ones where cost constraints pushed the design toward something better rather than limiting it. We love high-end…
We may earn revenue from products available on this page and may participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The Skill 4.5-Amp Belt and Disc Combination Sander is targeted squarely at hobbyist woodworkers who need to shape detail pieces or…
Kathleen Shipman/Static Media I don’t just write professionally about the struggles of having a small bathroom — I’m a member of the club. The biggest issue, of course, revolves around storage space…
Sharing is caring! Looking for crochet shawl patterns? A summer without a light crochet shawl is like a day without sunshine – incomplete and lacking that special touch. This versatile accessory has been a staple in women’s fashion for centuries,…
Garden rooms are a (mostly) fuss-free way of extending your living spaces, especially in properties where extensions are not possible. They surged in popularity a few years ago, and now there are many companies offering creative garden room designs that…
An equally striking, if less widely known, example can be found in Suffolk at Alvedon Hall. Acquired in the 19th century by the Guinness family, the house presents a familiar European facade. Inside, however, its rooms draw on Mughal and…
