A Japanese-born tidying master, Marie Kondo gained global prestige after her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Since then, she has shared her storage ideas with the world through her Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Speaking exclusively to Homes & Gardens, Marie Kondo revealed that when it comes to keeping your closet organization ideas tidy she has a special order she relies on in her own home....
The angular forms and signature elements of any mid century modern house goes behind the stone masonry of a Georgian home or the joinery used in Craftsman cottages; this most distinctive of house styles remains memorable for a different reason – the modernist lens that broke traditional barriers in the mid-20th century. What are mid century modern homes? Mid century modern homes are residential, single-family homes built using modernist principles and design tactics like cantilevered walls, flat-facing surfaces, and simple lines....
Known for its commitment to craft and quality, its celebration of natural materials and transparency, and its belief that the home and good design can fuel a happier lifestyle, Neptune has channelled its ethos into an environment for healthy, wholesome and honest food. ‘The name came from us wanting to place the word ‘provenance’ front and centre of the café. It’s what has driven all of our menu choices –that and the balance between health and flavour....
See:Lighting trends 2020 –to illuminate your space throughout the year NIAMH BARRY After graduating from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Niamh Barry set up her design practice in the city. Using a combination of ancient bronze metalwork techniques, alongside technology such as LEDs to ‘draw’ with light, Niamh creates unique light sculptures for both private and public projects, such as Vessel Scape, a 10m-long sculpture at Dublin’s Central Bank of Ireland....
The most notable of the innovations for your backyard? A stylish outdoor sauna that combines Italian design and Finnish functionality – creating the most exciting and good-looking wellbeing experience of the moment. This new backyard idea, designed and showcased at Salone by Italian manufacturer Effe (opens in new tab), caught the eye of H&G’s Editor in Chief Lucy Searle while she was scouting the up-and-coming decorating ideas at the fair – and it’s easy to see why....
Whether she’s showcasing beautiful blankets or declaring her love for the best wicker patio pieces, Witherspoon’s impressive interiors are always on trend, with a recent Instagram post presenting precisely that. ‘Nothing better than quality mother-daughter time explaining TikTok, internet memes, and how the @reesesbookclub (opens in new tab) app works to my cute mom!’ notes Witherspoon. And, while Reese and mother Betsy look chic as ever, it’s her wallpaper-curtain combo that is stealing the show....
Think of it this way: the property’s bone structure – its original fireplaces, floorboards, country cottage doors and windows provide the rustic. Carefully chosen accessories and colors will provide the vogue. See: Interior design trends – the 20 top looks for the year Interior designer Abigail Ahern (opens in new tab), aka the queen of dark interiors, sums up the look perfectly. ‘Rustic Vogue is the cooler, more sophisticated big sister of cottage décor,’ she says....
If you want a lovely-looking blender that’s easy to use and great for making smoothies, this could be the best blender for you. That said, it’s not perfect. When testing for this Smeg Blender review I was disappointed that the Smeg Blender’s 1.5-liter Tritan jug isn’t designed to tackle hot items such as soup, which is definitely a limiting factor for a larger blender. What the Smeg Blender can do, it does very well....
‘The solar resource of the United States is enormous,’ says Energy Saver, an office of the US Department of Energy that provides energy efficiency and renewable energy information. ‘In fact, just one hour of noontime summer sun is equal to the annual US electricity demand. Most states in the United States have good-to-excellent solar resource.’ But what are the choices when it comes to solar panels? Our guide has all you need to know about the different options for this eco home improvement, and how they could be suited to your home....
Located in the sought-after Palm Springs neighborhood of Vistas Las Palmas, Elvis chose the property because it was within commuting distance of Los Angeles and also near to where his manager, Colonel Tom Parker lived. Designed by modernist architect William Krisel, this classic mid-century-modern home is now on the market for a neat $2.5 million. Read on to explore this unique home – and when you’re done, hop over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more....
From fresh flowers to long-awaited sunshine, SUSHISAMBA (opens in new tab) ‘In Bloom’ comes alive May 15th through June 5th. SUSHISAMBA ‘In Bloom’ Edible Art Menu With a focus on wellbeing and sustainability, the SUSHISAMBA ‘In Bloom’ edible art menu showcases 5 custom creations curated by master sushi chef John Um. Using sushi as his medium and tapping the restaurant’s signature flare, fresh ingredients and artful presentation the menu pays homage to the nourishing bounty of planet earth....
Together with the luxury London-based company, Savoir, Dame Zandra Rhodes has designed a bed that is simply too stylish for ruffled sheets. The collaboration pays homage to two interior and fashion icons that are equally synonymous with style and innovative artistry – the result is a velvet-kissed tribute to springtime, the season we are so yearning for. The elegantly named Lilies stems from what is, perhaps, the Dame’s most eminent work – her Field of Lilies, which is exhibited in the Textiles and Fashion Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum....
‘I’ve planted my great-grandma’s irises and a lilac that was given to me when my dad passed away. These are plants that have always moved with me and now we’re here, we’re never leaving.’ Check out our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more a peek inside some more beautiful interiors The property The couple, who have ‘lived in Manhattan since forever’ and raised their daughter Caroline there, discovered the appeal of the region on visits to friends....
The property is just one of the singer’s many past homes, with the bulk of Taylor Swift’s property portfolio now worth around $81 million, many of which are amongst the world’s best homes. So, as the world battles for tickets to her 2023 Eras tour, we break down what we know about the immense New York City home. The listing, held by The Corcoran Group, played host to Taylor in 2016 as the star’s nearby Tribeca townhouse was undergoing renovations and boasts four bedrooms, an impressive five bathrooms, and two powder rooms over 5,500 square feet....
See more: Top 10 destinations for a luxury winter sun holiday Instagram is not only a social media platform, but a guide to new enticing opportunities; from where to eat, to what clothes to buy and where to travel next, we take to Instagram for inspiration. With that said, Taxi2airport.com (opens in new tab) have compiled a rather handy lost of ‘Instagrammable’ forests around the world to help you decide on your next picturesque trip....
With experience of building and renovating their own homes before they met – Ash had already built his dream property, while Jess’s beautiful house was sold to boutique hotel group The Pig – the couple were at the right point to create a unique home. ‘Knowing the plot already really helped with the design process. On paper there was lots of potential but understanding the setting meant we could plan for everyday living and the local climate,’ explains Jess....
When it came to renovating the south west London home she had bought with her corporate financier husband Christopher and their three children and dog, there were just too many plates to keep spinning. ‘Our builder is a man in a hurry. He wants everything on site yesterday and is known for finishing projects early so there was no time to procrastinate and it was amazing to have Katharine helping me....
With brighter days provoking more time in our gardens, the Welsh wildlife expert urges us to consider our bird food more carefully in a bid to promote biodiversity on our doorsteps and take care of our feathered friends. Working alongside the British-based homes and garden retailer Homebase, Iolo Williams suggests undertaking ‘small changes’ in our outdoor spaces so that, collectively, we can make ‘a big impact and create a home for all creatures, big and small....
Fall is not generally thought of as growing season, but there is still lots of choice on what you can plant in readiness for spring, including hardy veg, bare root fruit trees, shrubs and spring blooms. If you plan well now, you will be rewarded with a garden that bursts into color and life after a cold, dark winter, and a vegetable plot producing a long-lasting harvest. So include some of the following garden ideas when planning a kitchen garden or dreaming of your garden’s spring flower beds....
Amid its third national lockdown, a growing number of Brits are taking to their gardens, with the former Prime Minister, David Cameron, an early advocate of this unconventional trend. According to the BBC, Mr Cameron purchased a luxurious shepherd’s hut, complete with a sofa bed and wood-burning stove, over two years before the virus emerged. However, as the coronavirus restrictions instruct people to stay at home, workers are following in the former Prime Minister’s footsteps and are setting up an office in their luxury garden sheds....
