Have you ever faced the frustration of picking out an awesome candle and then having the fragrance fizzle out halfway through the burn? I have truly had it with candles that can’t seem to retain their aroma. I mean, these things cost a pretty penny to begin with. And when I burn a candle and curl …
London Luxury Picnic in the Park. What could be nicer on a beautiful Summers Day than a picnic in the park? Join countless picnickers from all over the world in one of the London Parks. You will be amazed at the eclectic mix of nationalities and choice of picnic. A picnic is such a great …
Designed by architecture practice Melbourne Design Studios, interior studio The Stylesmiths, and the clients themselves, the Maxwell House is a high-tech eco-friendly home in Melbourne, Australia that has won awards for its biophilic design, including the Best Sustainable Design in Australia (a Design Matters Award) and a National Alliance of Building Designers (NABD) award. Through considerate …
An Award-Winning House in Melbourne Is Lauded for Its Biophilic Design Read More »
Located in a notable Robert AM Stern building on West 81st Street in Manhattan, this apartment has been reimagined by Jessica Shaw, Director of Interior Design at The Turett Collaborative. The clients bought the apartment without having seen it in person allowing the designers to transform the space before the owners and their two children …
A NYC Apartment Reimagined With Bold Colors Inspired by a Painting Read More »
I know that many of you don’t like winter because it’s cold, so you are looking forward to spring with its freshness, greenery, sunlight and warmth. Welcoming spring in your home and outdoors will help you feel the warm and sunny season coming and will fill you with joy, and what can be more screaming …
Whether it’s a passion project, a way to “future-proof” one’s career or simply an extra source of income — or a combination thereof — side hustles seem to be all the rage these days. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t even have to take on extra work or have a day job that isn’t our …
5 Tips for Starting Your Side Hustle From Fashion Folks Who Did It Read More »
“Slaverin, slubberin, gibberin, gabberin, roon wi a wallop, a sklyter, a sweel,” recited the poet. “Yonder’s the burn – in its bairnhood, it’s blabberin. Heich-lowpin puddock, wi virr in its heel…” Sheena Blackhall, a celebrated laureate from Garthdee, a suburb south of Aberdeen, was in her element performing the opening stanza of her poem. She …
BBC – Travel – Scotland’s little-known fourth “language” Read More »
I’m so excited to partner with AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate to share my Low Carb Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe, a free family baking guide plus the opportunity to win some of my favorite baking chocolate. See details at the bottom of this post. This week marked a significant milestone in the Schmidt household. If you’ve been …
Collagen protein powder can now be found in matcha lattes to brownies — but what is collagen? How is collagen produced in the body? What nutrients are involved in collagen production and what causes the breakdown of collagen? Let’s take a look at the biology of collagen and dive into collagen-related products so you can …
What Is Collagen and Should You Use a Collagen Supplement? Read More »
Hola amigos! (and yes that is probably the extent of my Spanish vocab right now). Ok, so it hasn’t really been the “consistent and regular posting” that my 2018 blogging dreams were made of, has it? In actual fact, this is probably the longest I have not written a post for. But hey – …
