Category Archives: DIY💭

Plants

Plants tend to be an afterthought in interior design. However, studies show that plants make people feel happier and recharged, and they increase productivity. Research plants that will work in your environment and bring them into the design as a … Continue reading

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The Industry

“The industry told me in 2008 that I was Oregon’s first Black winemaker,” he says. “I didn’t care; I wasn’t doing it for the industry. I didn’t do it for anyone.” … “We hear the term ‘token’ all of our lives,” he … Continue reading

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Always On My Counter

Always on my counter: For fruits and vegetables I love to display a footed bowl, which provides storage while also creating sculptural interest on the counter. —Lilse McKenna, Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the … Continue reading

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I am sorry but…

Soaking Dishes in the Sink Your ability to make life more difficult is unmatchable. If an easy solution is available—and I mean a mind-numbingly obvious one—you decide that maybe the fix can’t be so simple and that you’d better let … Continue reading

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Kitchen Faucets

The inside of your kitchen faucet “is the perfect setup for mold to grow,” said Patricia Jackson, the president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. “People will probably be surprised — if they take those aerators … Continue reading

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