Our mom always made these tart, sweet bars during the summer. They are pretty simple to whip up and people go absolutely crazy for them. Take a batch to a barbecue or potluck and tell us how they were! ... Read More about Easy Lemon Bars: The Queen of Summer Desserts
Area Rug Rules: How to Figure Out the Perfect Size
Have you found the perfect rug for your home? Great! (If not, check out our gorgeous styles at The Stated Home.) But now you have to decide what size rug to choose. That can be a little harder to figure out, so we put together some guidelines to help. We aren’t saying you absolutely have to stick to ... Read More about Area Rug Rules: How to Figure Out the Perfect Size
What Causes Pilling?
If you’ve ever had a well-loved sweater, you're probably familiar with pilling – those tiny little fuzz balls that appear on the surface and make it look less-than-new. But pilling isn’t just something that ruins sweaters, it can also fuzz up sofas upholstered in certain fabrics. Pilling occurs ... Read More about What Causes Pilling?
Shopping in Seattle
We expected to really enjoy our recent visit to Seattle, thanks to its fresh seafood and coffee on every corner, but we didn’t realize all the places there would be to find American-made items. Seattle isn’t just the birthplace of national brands like Filson and Herbivore Botanicals, but it’s also ... Read More about Shopping in Seattle
Best Way to Clean Wood
Our selection of beautiful dining tables are ready for a lifetime of yummy dinners—but how do you keep them looking like new? This is definitely one of those cases where less is more. Just follow a few simple guidelines and resist the temptation to start spraying the wood-care products you see ... Read More about Best Way to Clean Wood