Featured image credit: Lake Lou When searching for that perfect paint color for your front porch, someone somewhere may have suggested the color “haint blue”. If that somewhere was in the southern United States, the probability of the suggestion goes way up. Never heard of haint blue? It refers to a range of color shades […]
Featured image: Soake Pools Everyone wants a home with a swimming pool. It’s one of the most commonly coveted features of prospective homebuyers entering the market. But even in a city with the unparalleled urban sprawl of Los Angeles, yard space can be a hot commodity. If you can fit a swimming pool in your […]
Photo Credit: Envato Elements You might have heard that TikTok is replacing Pinterest as the spot to find great recipes, fashion tips, and décor inspiration. But, lately, there’s been a funky new trend that’s mixing up home furnishings with food. Yep, you heard that right—food décor! Of course, these delectable decorations aren’t actually edible, but […]
If Hollywood had a royal family, Hutton Wilkinson would certainly be part of it. His roots in Los Angeles reach back to 1877. Pasadena was founded by his great grandfather. And he’s rubbed elbows with virtually any family who provided the foundation stones for the very ground we stand on today. Yet, Wilkinson’s renown has […]
Photo Credit: Envato Elements Spring cleaning is easy enough right? Do we really need tips on how to straighten up our home? Well, for those of us who struggle with organization, a bit of direction in efficiently cleaning our homes can be beneficial. So, here are 8 straightforward tips to assist you in getting organized […]
Photo Credit: Envato Elements When it comes to apartment living, don’t let the dreaded gray-colored everything leave you feeling stuck. No “landlord special” can hold you back from creating a space that’s unique to you! Permanent customizations may be out the window if you want to see any bit of that deposit back. However, here […]
Featured image credit: Enoch Leung Popcorn ceilings are the bane of tenants across the country – the world even. Sometimes referred to as stipple or acoustic ceilings, they’ve earned their most popular moniker for their vague resemblance to a sea of white fluffy popcorn. But these ceilings bear a closer resemblance to cottage cheese… maybe […]
It’s already that time again. Hordes of architectural aficionados are descending on Palm Springs for 11 days of talks, tours, and revelry all centered around the unifying theme of modernist design. Yes, Thursday, February 15 kicks off Modernism Week in Palm Springs. Where else can you look at the past and dream of the future […]
Photo Credit: Envato Elements Goodbye minimal, hello maximal! Dopamine décor is here, loud and proud, so prepare to have your senses stimulated because we’ve got a list of the hottest interior design trends to expect in 2024! This new year is all about creating beautiful and unique spaces that reflect who we are inside. No […]
Main Photo by Sgt. Michael Connors, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons With an abundance of money surrounding some of our most beloved stars, it’s no surprise that their humble abodes may not be so humble. However, some celebs have taken it to the next level when it comes to customizing a home. Robert Downey Jr. […]
