Posts from Mindful Living

If you're in love and you just want more more more of your mate, you've probably thought about how nice it would be to just shack up. But slow your roll. Are you really ready? Only consider it if you've met these criteria:

Kim's Small Space in Paris

You never forget your first time, especially in a new home. On our minds lately are all the first-time things you get to do when you've finally (finally) arrived in a new space. Want to hear some of our favorites?

What makes a bedroom sexy? Everyone's answer is (very) different, but to me it's a space devoted entirely to sleepin' and lovin', flattering light, luxurious linens—and a fireplace certainly doesn't hurt...

Kaisa & Otto's Black and White Abode in Helsinki

Just because the calendar flips to a new number doesn't mean that January is only time all year you get to make a change in your life. In fact, learning some resolution lessons now can help you get that January-fresh feeling come Valentine's Day, July 4th or even Thanksgiving. Here's how.

The Houston home of Reese and Sarah, who are probably too honest to keep a book around unless they really love it

Everyone does it: when you go to a new friend's house, you check out their bookcase. It's a subtle way of scoping out their likes and interests. You can learn a lot about somebody from looking at their bookshelves. But am I the only one who's guilty of er, stacking the deck a little bit? There might be a few books on my shelves that I've never actually read, and may never actually read, but that I keep around because, if I'm perfectly honest with myself, I want people to think I'm the sort of person who would read those books.

Whenever I enter my go-to yoga studio, I am at once calm in body and quiet in mind. So I began to take notice: What elements are there in the studio that I can implement at home? The studio is in a pretty ordinary building, so these tips are take-homes for anyone, anywhere:

When you go out to shop for, say, a new side table, what's going through your mind? Style, definitely. Your budget, probably. Then you might have some thoughts about the abstract concept of value; if the price on the price tag is "worth it" or not. But do you know what your local big box retailer was thinking about when they set that price? Psychology.

Jessica's Southern Style

Always feel like your home just isn't quite where it could be? Where it should be? Don't want 2015 to be another year where your home doesn't reach its full potential and you don't meet your design and decor goals? Peruse this list of habits that might be dragging your decor down — you might just find you and your home get an uplift when you leave these bad habits behind!

A Tour of AphroChic's Stylish Show Home at Helms Bakery

These aren't habits you should trudge through and eventually resent having to do around the house. These are things you should do because they are the ultimate way to show kindness to yourself, your home and those you share with. No matter how many resolutions you've set for yourself or goals you're aiming for, this year, be kind to yourself in these ways — and make your home a more pleasant place to be in.

You're just minding your own business, reading Apartment Therapy when boom! I come along and tell you that even the things you think are good habits are actually bad! But give it a minute. I think you'll find that letting go of some of these ideas will make it easier, not harder, to be virtuous.