Pies and cobblers are great and all, but what to do if you didn’t save a lot of room for dessert? Our answer: A cookie or two will do. Cookies are synonymous with the holidays, whether you’re baking pumpkin spice sandies for Thanksgiving or decorating gingerbread men for Christmastime. And they’re not just for […]
9 New Jersey Towns To Visit During Christmastime
Photo courtesy of NJ Division of Travel and Tourism There are two types of people who live in New Jersey—those that retreat to warmer locales for the holidays, and those that stay close to home and embrace Christmastime in the chilly winter. And if you’re in the latter camp, you’re in luck, because the Garden […]
7 Dining Rooms To Inspire Your Holiday Hosting
Photo by Peter Rymwid They say the kitchen is the hub of the home, but what’s the point of cooking and preparing if you don’t have a comfortable place to sit and enjoy it? For some homeowners, the dining room is used only on special occasions and holidays; for others, it plays a prominent role year-round […]
Where 10 Designers Find The Best Lighting
Photo courtesy of Circa Lighting Let us enlighten you for a minute—lighting can make or break a space. The perfect type of light will illuminate a room, of course, but also create the right ambience and warm up your home (literally and figuratively). So, how can you get started? First, read our designer tips on […]
Farmhouse Hip
The owners of a new construction home in Springfield dreamed of a farm style specific to their aesthetics and personalities. Designer Michal Rubin, of Livingston-based MR Interiors, realized their vision with a fresh modern twist. The custom build—featuring six bedrooms, a home office, a music room and five bathrooms—had amazing bare bones and plenty of […]