As the spot that greets you as soon as you walk in the door, the entryway can sometimes be a magnet for clutter. It’s easy to toss jackets, shoes, and bags on the floor right by the door or set piles of mail and other papers down on any surface that’s close by. While all of these items definitely belong near the door for easy access, if they don’t have a designated spot, your entry can quickly devolve into chaos. This is where a tidy, aesthetically pleasing entryway organization system comes in clutch. CURRENTLY TRENDING / LIVING 5 Design Secrets I Wish I’d Known Before Decorating My Own Place don't make the same mistakes I did READ NOW The good...
As the spot that greets you as soon as you walk in the door, the entryway can sometimes be a magnet for clutter. It’s easy to toss jackets, shoes, and bags on the floor right by the door or set piles of mail and other papers down on any surface that’s close by. While all of these items definitely belong near the door for easy access, if they don’t have a designated spot, your entry can quickly devolve into chaos. This is where a tidy, aesthetically pleasing entryway organization system comes in clutch. CURRENTLY TRENDING / LIVING 5 Design Secrets I Wish I’d Known Before Decorating My Own Place don't make the same mistakes I did READ NOW The good...
I was about 12 years old, an independent kid, and I had gone by bus to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Going home I decided to try the subway system and I got lost. While wandering around a downtown underground station, trying to find a wall map to orient myself, a kindly Black lady walked up to me, took me by the shoulders, turned me toward a side of the platform and sweetly said, “Baby, you need to take that train home.” I looked and all the people standing at that side of the platform, for a North-bound ride, were White. I looked across the platform and every single person waiting to go South-bound was Black. That’s...
Go On A Solo Adventure. Done A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back. Things I miss: The quietness of the island. The cottage. Sheep everywhere. One stop shopping. The views. Things I don’t miss: Low ceilings. Take An Adult Education Class Done The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and had a good time. Re-creating the sticky toffee pudding recipe is on my to-do list for this week. Revisit An Old Friend. This goal is a bit of a play on words, but I’m working...
Go On A Solo Adventure. Done A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back. Things I miss: The quietness of the island. The cottage. Sheep everywhere. One stop shopping. The views. Things I don’t miss: Low ceilings. Take An Adult Education Class Done The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and had a good time. Re-creating the sticky toffee pudding recipe is on my to-do list for this week. Revisit An Old Friend. This goal is a bit of a play on words, but I’m working...
