Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.

Plants, StylingJermaine RuffinFebruary 12, 2016Comment

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Food BreakJermaine RuffinFebruary 11, 2016Comment

Three-Color Palette

When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.

Living RoomsJermaine RuffinFebruary 10, 2016Comment

Shelves over Cabinets

If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!

KitchensJermaine RuffinFebruary 10, 2016Comment

Bisecting Your Loft

Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.

LoftsJermaine RuffinFebruary 9, 2016Comment

Midnight & Suflowers

Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.

BedroomsJermaine RuffinFebruary 8, 2016Comment

Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.

Kitchens, FurnitureJermaine RuffinFebruary 7, 2016Comment

Alignment

Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.

StylingJermaine RuffinFebruary 6, 2016Comment

Chairs for the Foyer

For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.

Furniture, PlantsJermaine RuffinFebruary 6, 2016Comment

Evolved Daybed

Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.

Living Rooms, FurnitureJermaine RuffinFebruary 5, 2016 Comment

The Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe

Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”

Monthly MusingsJermaine RuffinFebruary 4, 2016Comment

Utilitarian Centerpieces

You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.

KitchensJermaine RuffinFebruary 3, 2016Comment

Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.

Crafts, FurnitureJermaine RuffinFebruary 2, 2016Comment

Luxury Deck Furniture

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.

Furniture, OutdoorsJermaine RuffinFebruary 1, 2016Comment

The Summer Home of Ada Basque

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

BedroomsJermaine RuffinJanuary 31, 2016Comment

Room to Work

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

Furniture, StylingJermaine RuffinJanuary 30, 2016Comment

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

Living RoomsJermaine RuffinJanuary 28, 2016Comment

Tropics

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

CraftsJermaine RuffinJanuary 26, 2016Comment

Blackberry Vanilla Cake

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

Food BreakJermaine RuffinJanuary 23, 2016Comment

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

InterviewsJermaine RuffinJanuary 22, 2016Comment