Vintage kitchens have a cozy warmth that their modern hi-gloss and minimalist equivalents can only dream of. If you are planning your own rustic or country-style kitchen, think about the must-have ingredients first and the rest should follow. Every classic rustic kitchen will have a range cooker, a butler-style white ceramic sink, wooden kitchen units (in a plain or painted finish) including country staples such as dressers and larders, a...

    Coffee represents more than a delicious morning beverage. For many, it represents community, livelihoods, passion, friendships and tradition. Coffee has been a staple in different homes for generations, but how did it all start?      International Coffee Day, celebrated October 1, aims to bring coffee lovers together, "in a global celebration to share their love of coffee and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on...

The feel of farmhouses in the beginning of autumn is somehow magical: the pantry if full thanks to the late summer harvests, the kitchen smells more and more of home cooked pumpkin pies and cold weather starts to kick in, so all your family hides underneath the blankets in the living room every evening.   Since temperatures are slowly dropping, it’s about time to spruce up your home with those adorable little pumpkins...

With the current pandemic, quarantine and social distancing rules, it can be a bit difficult to show your appreciation the right way to your mother this year. If you’re amongst the lucky ones, you can still visit, help her out and celebrate this special day together like any family would normally do. But if not, make sure you send her a thoughtful gift as a reminder that she is loved...

Traditionally, farmhouses are simply homes built on agricultural lands to house and protect who owned or worked the land. The term Farmhouse isn't necessarily connected to a particular style identified by a fixed set of features, but a setting for a way of life. This is most likely why its appeal seems to be timeless. A farmhouse is elegant and yet simple. It represents a peaceful agrarian life, but at...

As the saying goes, “a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.” Keeping your workspace clean and organized can have a huge effect on your productivity, concentration, and ability to find everything you need. You might be surprised how much more efficiently you’ll be able to work after cleaning out a junked up desk. All you need is a little bit of time, the discipline to throw away...