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Plants, StylingNaseya MinorFebruary 12, 2016Comment

Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.

Plants, StylingNaseya MinorFebruary 12, 2016Comment
Spruce Up Your Coffee Table
Food BreakNaseya MinorFebruary 11, 2016Comment

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Food BreakNaseya MinorFebruary 11, 2016Comment
Homemade Ciabatta Bread
Living RoomsNaseya MinorFebruary 10, 2016Comment

Three-Color Palette

When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.

Living RoomsNaseya MinorFebruary 10, 2016Comment
Three-Color Palette
KitchensNaseya MinorFebruary 10, 2016Comment

Shelves over Cabinets

If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!

KitchensNaseya MinorFebruary 10, 2016Comment
Shelves over Cabinets
LoftsNaseya MinorFebruary 09, 2016Comment

Bisecting Your Loft

Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.

LoftsNaseya MinorFebruary 09, 2016Comment
Bisecting Your Loft
BedroomsNaseya MinorFebruary 08, 2016Comment

Midnight & Suflowers

Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.

BedroomsNaseya MinorFebruary 08, 2016Comment
Midnight & Suflowers
Kitchens, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 07, 2016Comment

Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.

Kitchens, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 07, 2016Comment
Open Kitchen-Dining Combo
StylingNaseya MinorFebruary 06, 2016Comment

Alignment

Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.

StylingNaseya MinorFebruary 06, 2016Comment
Alignment
Furniture, PlantsNaseya MinorFebruary 06, 2016Comment

Chairs for the Foyer

For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.

Furniture, PlantsNaseya MinorFebruary 06, 2016Comment
Chairs for the Foyer
Living Rooms, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 05, 2016Comment

Evolved Daybed

Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.

Living Rooms, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 05, 2016Comment
Evolved Daybed
Monthly MusingsNaseya MinorFebruary 04, 2016Comment

The Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe

Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”

Monthly MusingsNaseya MinorFebruary 04, 2016Comment
KitchensNaseya MinorFebruary 03, 2016Comment

Utilitarian Centerpieces

You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.

KitchensNaseya MinorFebruary 03, 2016Comment
Utilitarian Centerpieces
Crafts, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 02, 2016Comment

Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.

Crafts, FurnitureNaseya MinorFebruary 02, 2016Comment
Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal
Furniture, OutdoorsNaseya MinorFebruary 01, 2016Comment

Luxury Deck Furniture

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.

Furniture, OutdoorsNaseya MinorFebruary 01, 2016Comment
Luxury Deck Furniture
BedroomsNaseya MinorJanuary 31, 2016Comment

The Summer Home of Ada Basque

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

BedroomsNaseya MinorJanuary 31, 2016Comment
The Summer Home of Ada Basque
Furniture, StylingNaseya MinorJanuary 30, 2016Comment

Room to Work

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

Furniture, StylingNaseya MinorJanuary 30, 2016Comment
Room to Work
Living RoomsNaseya MinorJanuary 28, 2016Comment

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

Living RoomsNaseya MinorJanuary 28, 2016Comment
Modernizing the Tudor Cottage
CraftsNaseya MinorJanuary 26, 2016Comment

Tropics

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

CraftsNaseya MinorJanuary 26, 2016Comment
Tropics
Food BreakNaseya MinorJanuary 23, 2016Comment

Blackberry Vanilla Cake

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

Food BreakNaseya MinorJanuary 23, 2016Comment
Blackberry Vanilla Cake
InterviewsNaseya MinorJanuary 22, 2016Comment

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

InterviewsNaseya MinorJanuary 22, 2016Comment
Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke
Food BreakNaseya MinorJanuary 21, 2016Comment

My Favorite Breakfast

I love the tea and croissants my friend Heather makes. Here are some of her brewing and baking techniques.

Food BreakNaseya MinorJanuary 21, 2016Comment
My Favorite Breakfast
InterviewsNaseya MinorJanuary 20, 2016Comment

The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews

With her cat, Cassiopeia, Sarah gives us a sneak peak of her latest collection. Tudor readers get an exclusive discount!

InterviewsNaseya MinorJanuary 20, 2016Comment
The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews
Monthly MusingsNaseya MinorJanuary 19, 2016Comment

If I Won the Lottery

A lot of people say they’d buy a mansion, an island, and a bunch of cars. I’d probably buy myself a mountain and build a cabin.

Monthly MusingsNaseya MinorJanuary 19, 2016Comment
Living Rooms, FurnitureNaseya MinorJanuary 18, 20161 Comment

The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott

Overlooking High Park, this gem of a one-bedroom is the perfect example of making “eclectic” actually work.

Living Rooms, FurnitureNaseya MinorJanuary 18, 20161 Comment
The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott
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