Home & Garden
To call this homestead ‘pastoral’ is an understatement. The house sits on 25 acres that seem worlds away from downtown Hillsborough, though it’s a 10-minute drive. Cows graze outside the window of Nathan Andrews’ office, and sunlight spills in. On the second floor, his wife, Karrie, sees an identical view from […]
If you’re looking to change up your home’s look, flip through these stunning rooms for some inspiration. Swoonworthy Rooms There’s plenty of room to grow in Dave and Paige Logan‘s home in Montclair. And yet, each space is very well established. Swoonworthy Rooms Look no further for inspiration for your craft room. […]
I keep hearing the term “adulting” thrown around on social media. Urban Dictionary defines it as such: Adulting (v): to do grown-up things and hold responsibilities such as a 9-5 job, a mortgage/rent, a car payment or anything else that makes one think of grown-ups. I’d like to add a […]
When I was a little girl, my favorite shoes were made by Buster Brown. They were navy blue canvas shoes with a large rubber toe, and I wore them all of the time. What my mom loved about these shoes is that they came with a lifetime guarantee. If you […]
I love the Pixar film The Incredibles. I’ve probably seen it 10 or more times and it’s one of only a handful of DVDs that I still own. In the film, Syndrome, the villain, makes masterful inventions that have the ability to give everyone super powers. He plots to use […]
One of the most interesting things about my job is the sneak peek into people’s private lives. I often describe my work as a nonclinical helping profession with an in-the-trenches view of how people really live. Part of what makes an organizer a good one, is being there with the […]
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions (although my post-holiday waistline should probably make me reconsider). However, I do think the month of January can be a good time to assess where you are in your life and look for ways to make things simpler, richer and just more […]
Take a cue from these four locals next time you need a gift idea. “I am a huge fan of packaging, so when I give a gift, it has to look lovely as well as be reasonably priced. My go-to gifts are soaps, lotions, spa products or dusting powders from Greenwich […]
This story appeared in our November 2014 issue. It’s the time of year for parties, big family gatherings, decorating and gift wrapping – but don’t sweat it! Local experts are here to help. Here are their best tips: “Candlelight. I learned this when we were living in Copenhagen – in […]
As a Neat Freak, I fancy myself a bit of an “I” dotter and a “T” crosser. So imagine my surprise when, earlier this month, I discovered that my identity had been stolen. Apparently, someone got access to my Social Security number and personal information and used it to create […]
