Life Style News
Organic and eco-friendly: Laser marks replace packaging on some organic produce
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 23:40
Something high-tech is happening in the produce aisle at some Swedish supermarkets, where laser marks have replaced labels on the organic avocados and sweet potatoes. Swedish supermarket chain ICA started …
Be Happier Now With Victoria Beckham's Instant Pick-Me-Up
My Domaine - 15 Feb 2017 23:00
She's posh AND wise.
Forget about dietary supplements that claim to help memory, scientist says
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 21:41
Promoting fixes for fading memories has become big business. Yet consumer advocates and scientists like Dr. Bob Speth, of Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla., say some dietary supplement marketers …
10 Easy Pieces: Decorating With Pink (Post-Valentines Day)
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 20:45
The cards are sent, the flowers have been exchanged, and all the candy's on sale. Valentine's Day may be over, but there's still a thing or two that we can carry with us throughout the year. Mainly: all things pink.
Rank Them: The 5 Little (But Life-Changing) Cleaning Commandments
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 20:00
Cleaning isn't really all that fun, especially when you have to do a total overhaul of your home all at once. To keep dirt and clutter from building up over time, it's a good idea to follow a few simple cleaning and orga...
A Tiny Townhouse in Brooklyn for Two History Lovers -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 19:00
Name: John and Wesley Yates-Parietti Location: Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Size: 630 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years Before John and Wesley moved into this 1890s Brooklyn townhouse, they say they were each living in ...
The Guinness Family Is Selling This Stunning Irish Castle -- House of the Day
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 18:45
Just 28 miles from Dublin, there's Luggala, the 18th-century castle owned by the Guinness family. The sprawling estate recently came on the market for $30 million.
Starbucks & Lilly Pulitzer Release Limited Edition S'well Bottles
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 18:45
Starting today, a limited-edition collection of Lilly Pulitzer S'well bottles are available at Starbucks. And frankly, there's never been a more colorful way to drink a cold beverage.
Micro Makeovers: DIY Drawer Knobs Will Totally Transform Your Dresser
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 18:30
Drawer pulls are one of those details you don't spend a lot of time contemplating (totally understandable). But the second you switch them up, you'll be surprised how much they can change the look of a piece of furniture...
This Organization Trend Is Proven to Boost Well-Being--Here's How to Do It
My Domaine - 15 Feb 2017 18:15
Spring-cleaning done right.
The Next Oroville: California's Ailing Levees Could Produce a Catastrophe 'Greater Than Hurricane Katrina'
Modern Luxury - 15 Feb 2017 18:10
San Francisco Magazine Joe Eskenazi California Department of Water Resources California’s failure to even barely maintain its crumbling infrastructure is a disaster movie in slo-mo. If you were to drive from San Franci...
NC chefs Ashley Christensen, Andrea Reusing James Beard Award semifinalists
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 18:07
The list of North Carolina chefs named semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards includes some familiar faces, including Ashley Christensen, Vivian Howard and Andrea Reusing. But it also features …
Exciting New Tile Trends for 2017 (And a Few Old Favorites Here to Stay)
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 18:00
Hi, my name is Nancy Mitchell, and I'm a tile addict. I'm so into tile right now that I've joked with co-workers that I could create an entirely new blog devoted entirely to tile. This is a very, very good time for tile....
This DIY Kitchen Message is NSFV (Not Safe For Vegetarians) -- Kitchn
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 17:45
From Kitchn ' Check Out This Witty Message on a Felt Letter Board
Getting Kinky with the Han Dynasty
Modern Luxury - 15 Feb 2017 17:30
San Francisco Magazine Ian A. Stewart Via Nanjing Museum, Courtesy of Asian Art Musuem A new show at the Asian Art Museum explores the personal side of the ancients. File this under Some Things Never Change: When archaeo...
Before & After: An Under $200 Creatively Colorful Kitchen Makeover
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 17:30
Avery's 1980s kitchen was dark and dated, but all of the appliances were perfectly functional so she figured she could make some quick and inexpensive updates to transform the look of the space. After much internet resea...
A (Seemingly) Counterintuitive Trick That's a Must for Small Spaces
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 17:00
(Image credit: Nancy Mitchell) A common mistake when decorating a small space is to assume that everything in it should be equally tiny. But when the furniture, the wall art and even the throw pillows are little, the who...
How Much Should Pet Sitting Cost?
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 17:00
It's almost vacation time. You've booked your tickets to paradise, set some money aside for food and shopping, and got approved for the time off from work. Now the only thing left to figure out is who is going to come ov...
'Here's to the grind!' Raleigh opera singer's hard work brings Grammy
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 16:53
At Sunday night's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, North Carolina native Lucas Meachem was there as a first-time nominee. And he had convinced himself going in that he didn't really …
Fried chicken festival in Fayetteville? A law Democrats and Republicans may agree on
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 16:34
Republicans and Democrats seem to have more trouble than ever agreeing on many issues, but four state legislators may have found a subject that can bring them together -- fried …
The Ultimate Guide to No-Sew Decorating: 50 Stylish Stitch-Free Projects
Apartment Therapy - 15 Feb 2017 16:30
If you can thread a bobbin with ease, hand sew a perfect hem, and embroider elaborate designs, the world is your oyster and if you dream it, you can make it. However, if you are not quite as handicraftily skilled but sti...
Dining review: Parkside serves gastronomic grab bag at iconic location
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 16:00
The neon RESTAURANT sign on the building at the corner of Dawson and Martin streets has been a downtown Raleigh landmark for decades. For much of its history, the sign …