Everything you need to know to polish, condition, and care for full grain leather, suede, cordovan, and reptile shoes. With proper maintenance, a good pair of shoes can last for years. Decades even. Sure, $300 to $600 does sound like an awful lot for a single pair of shoes, but ask yourself which is better…
Read moreHow Design Theory Will Help You Choose the Right Rug for Your Space
Living in a colorful house has given me plenty of opportunities to think and practice slow design. Color is such a massive part of the aesthetic in this home, and by using design theory, it’s been so much easier to make design decisions, like selecting a focal point in each room and adding complementary decor. …
Read more7 Simple Ways to Add Character to Your Home Decor
Think about the last time you walked into a home and felt something. Maybe it was curiosity, a sense of calm, or a shift in energy you couldn’t quite place or describe. A home’s character isn’t limited to unique accents, charming windows, or original hardwood flooring. It is the culmination of individual expression within its…
Read more7 Secret Benefits of an Afternoon Nap
Image by Marlen Mueller via Repeller Some of you who were thrown into working from home during the pandemic may have just recently discovered the magic of a midday nap. I’m fortunate enough to have been working from home for years, and I’ve long said naps are one reason I don’t think I could ever…
Read moreThe Camp Collar Shirt: Your New Must-Have Style for Warm Weather
This retro-classic top is back just in time to keep you crisp and comfortable all summer long. There’s a reason that most of us look forward to autumn. It’s not just the clear blue skies and cooler temps–it becomes exponentially easier to get dressed and feel pulled-together when you can experiment with layers, or think…
Read moreI Recreated 5 of My Favorite Childhood Outfits. Here’s What I Came Up With…
The year is 1998. Olivia Rodrigo is negative five years old. I do not know that I will spend my teen years listening to Paramore and my twenties listening to music written by girls who also listened to Paramore. I don’t know who Hayley Williams is, or Lorde, or Olivia Rodrigo. I am three. I…
Read moreThe Wallpaper and Paint Color We Chose for the Kids’ Redesigned Bedroom…
My love for interiors started young. I can remember admiring the styles of hotel rooms as a kid, I was always lurking around the corners of my grandparents’ house to admire their treasures, and I began designing my own bedroom in middle school. So when it came to designing my kids’ room, I wanted to…
Read moreThe Coolest Pants on Social Media Right Now are 60 Years Old: The OG-107 Fatigue Pant
The military pants of the late 50s have found a new life in the wardrobes of well-dressed men. It can feel like trends, those ineffable sea-changes in fashion, govern all things in the world of clothing. Some trends are goofy enough to ignore outright and others prove more enduring and seep deeper into the collective…
Read moreBanana Republic Deals: $16 Dress Shirts, $29 Shirt Jackets, + More
Some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on staples from Banana Republic. Heading back into the world and need some new work essentials or cool evening comfort gear? Banana Republic has tacked on additional discounts to sale items, no promo code needed. These are getting picked through fast, the items below still have most sizes…
Read more5 Summer Recipes That Will Indulge Your Inner Child
One of the first science lessons we learn as children is that food equals fuel. We have to eat to play, but (thanks to the magic of dining!) the right food can also feel like play. There are many ways we can go about indulging our inner child with food. The most obvious may be…
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