Whether you knit, sew, paint, write or craft, chances are that you find it challenging to squeeze in as much creative time as you would like. It is all too easy to allow our schedules to be filled to the brim with obligations to others, but the fact remains... more »

Living simply at home doesn't have to mean giving up your Eames chairs, annual Ikea pilgrimage, or moving off-the-grid to a cabin in the woods. On the contrary, simple living means getting clear about what you really love so that your time, energy and... more »

Getting organized is something of a passion of mine. Yes, I consider cleaning out my junk drawer a leisure activity — I love labels and have been known to put my books in rainbow order, so make fun if you must! But over the years I have honed a simple... more »

Whether you've been letting your home improvement to-do list get the best of you, or are finding yourself comparing your real-world home to professionally styled and photographed ones, it's natural to get a little down on your home from time to time.... more »

The idea of having a peaceful home, a place where you can fully relax, rest and indulge in a quiet moment, is incredibly appealing. Who wouldn't want that? Yet creating such a place can be quite elusive. What is it about a home that makes it peaceful... more »

In Denmark they have hygge, in Germany it's gemütlichkeit and in Sweden you might get mysig. Loosely translated, all of these words mean "cozy," but it is really much more than that. Hygge is about relaxing, slowing down and... more »

There is something comforting about the idea of living in the same home for many years, with layers of memories infused in every coat of paint on the walls and every repair made with your own two hands. As we go about our days, it's natural for our homes... more »

Make this the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging projects, learn new skills and add more pizzazz to your space. Sure, you can resolve to clear clutter (see number four below for a fresh... more »

Jonathan Adler's approach to life reflects his approach to home decorating: He always tries to be chic, bold and memorable. For Adler, a dwelling is a reflection of an emotional state, and making a home is as much about finding happiness as it is about... more »

With the light waning earlier each evening as I write this in early November, it's natural to be craving more downtime. After the seemingly endless shopping, working and errand running, it's a relief to come home and finally rest up — but when we slip... more »

In 2005, Robert and Linda Cordtz took a remarkable leap of faith by leaving their longtime home and investing their life savings in an ailing orchard. Driven by their passion for green living and their love of wholesome food, they bought a conventional... more »

Go beyond mere neatness by making small changes around the house that will help you out each day. When your home is primed to efficiently support common activities and tasks — from dealing with mail, bills and memorabilia, to gifting, cleaning... more »

If you are planning to merge two households, you may need to address everything from duplicate items and treasured family heirlooms to furnishings of questionable taste (and plenty of clutter). Moving in together, while exciting, can also potentially... more »

With a new school year upon us, now is the perfect time to give that teen lair an overhaul — and hopefully eke out a bit of quality bonding time in the process. To make this a successful decorating experience, it helps to keep an open mind about your... more »