Remember back in the day, when people used binders (or even more back in the day, Trapper Keepers)? You know, big 3-ring notebooks that could hold a bunch of paper. I had one for my wedding. It held clippings from magazines, cards from florists and cake decorators, dress ideas, notes and reminders…it was how I [...]

I had my last car longer than I’ve had my husband. Back in 2000, my dad helped me buy a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. It was green, with a sunroof, stereo controls on the steering wheel, and surprisingly good pick-up. It was a great car for a 21-year old girl in Florida to have. And I [...]

I’ve decided to redecorate my bathroom, but I’m having trouble deciding on a scheme. Currently, my bathroom has white walls and baseboards, a warm-toned (oak, maybe?) wood cabinet under the sink, and a maroon floor. I also have a birch veneer cabinet and magazine rack that have to stay, because I need the storage. Right [...]

Wired Magazine teamed up with green builder Living Homes to create the Wired Living Home, which is nestled into a private enclave in L.A. At $4 million and 4,000 square feet, I don’t know exactly how “green” it is (that seems a bit excessive) but it was constructed and furnished with sustainable and eco-friendly materials, [...]

OK, bad pun. Also, I never say fall, I prefer Autumn. But anyway, the season is almost upon us, and I have been in nesting mode. Maybe it’s because the holiday season inspires a feeling of coziness, but I have been scouring catalogs and decorating websites for new pieces. Here are some of my favorites. [...]

Check out this moving PSA from Kyra Sedgwick, Natalie Portman (one of my faves!), and Chloe Sevigny. Then go out and replace your lightbulbs (we’ve been using these in our home for the past few years and they’re awesome)!