Category: shopping
5 Ugly Truths About New Furniture
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Most of us don’t think twice about grabbing a new desk online or upgrading a sofa when the style feels stale. But behind every shiny new furniture purchase is a web of environmental damage that’s easy to ignore—and costly to the planet. Here are five reasons to rethink the cycle of buying new: 1. It’s…
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INTRODUCTION: BURN THE CATALOGS We don’t need more stuff. We need better eyes.Better questions. Better taste — and I don’t mean expensive. I mean earned. This is not another article about how to make your home look like a boutique hotel or a Scandinavian influencer’s rental flat. This is an article about not buying your…
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Welcome to the first installment of my new series: the East Bay Plant Crawl. I’ll be making my way through local nurseries, garden shops, and hidden green gems across the Bay Area, searching for the best plants, the best prices, and the most inspiring spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual houseplant lover,…
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Creating a home that feels stylish, welcoming, and uniquely yours doesn’t require a big budget—especially when times are tight. In fact, challenging economic conditions can actually be the perfect opportunity to flex your creativity and embrace a more meaningful, personal design philosophy. Enter the TGIF rule: Thrifted, Gifted, Invented, or Found. This approach is about…
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Flea markets are a treasure hunter’s paradise—but only if you know what to look for. Amid the bins of mystery cords and chipped mugs are pieces with real design potential. Whether you’re furnishing a space, styling a shelf, or just craving the thrill of the find, here are ten categories of flea market gold worth…