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I remember as a kid seeing my mom and those fabulous angels (Charlie´s, that is) wearing the most wonderful wide-leg trousers. They seemed to make everyone look so tall (bear in mind, my mother is 5´3″) and feminine. It´s a wonder they ever went out of fashion. Tierra Del Forte, the designer of her eponymous [...]

Here are two classic New York moments involving food:
You come home at 2 AM after a long night out, buy a pizza to share with your friends, only to pass out immediately after. You wake up the next morning, cold pizza leftovers next to you, and it’s looking pretty good. Do you eat it?
OR
You come home [...]

A fire escape in NYC is as close to a balcony as some New Yorkers can get.  Some are larger than the standard 3-4 foot deep metal landings, giving way to mini porches with small folding chairs and plants of all kinds.

Summer is in full swing, which means it’s farmer’s market season! There’s really no better way to get beautiful, fresh produce, flowers, meat, eggs, and yummy baked goods, all at a major discount.
Let’s consider your shopping options:
A. Shop under the harsh fluorescent lights of the supermarket (the musak version of any Dave Matthews song is a [...]

You can make yourself one of these beautiful terrariums in less than an hour and for around $20!  A terrarium is not only beautiful enough to give as a gift (housewarming present!) but is also great for those of you who have nibble-y pets.

Finding it hard to cope with a lack of outdoor gardening space?  Small container planting, especially in windows can easily help!   A window box could add a whole new dimension to your home.  It’s unbelievable how different my interior feels when I open the curtains to see an abundance of green and bright colors!

Last week I shared a dirty secret: I had bedbugs. Now here’s how I got rid of them.
I had three things on my mind when trying to figure out how to wage war against my bedbugs: efficacy, cost, and environmental health. Getting rid of the bugs was clearly my first priority, yet I certainly didn’t [...]

I started my plant collection with just a couple little pots on a table next to my window.  Over the years, I have had to adapt to my tight quarters and my wild cats’ desperate attempts to sabotage any greenery indoors.
Smart solutions to plant placement is key: think brackets, shelves, plant stands, hooks and hangers.