The Week Ahead: 10 Things To Do And See

clipped from www.refinery29.com The Week Ahead: 10 Things To Do And See 1. Alexander Wang Sample Sale 2. New Arcade Fire Album "The Suburbs" Drops 3.Cairo Time In Theaters 4. The Rachel Zoe Project Season 3 5.The Bachelor Pad Premiere 6. Betty White's Clothing Line 7. Material Girl Clothing Line Launches 8. National Friendship Day—Established in 1935, Friendship Day is August 1st. So celebrate those you hold dear! (Everywhere) 9.Fossil's Long Live Art 10. Daily Show's Lizz Winstead at Comix

A Super Easy Insect Killer That Cleans As You Use It And won't harm you!

clipped from www.re-nest.com A Super Easy Insect Killer That Cleans As You Use It And won't harm you! The only downside to using this is that is can only be used on bugs that you can see. So while it may kill the ants on your countertop, it won’t do anything to prevent more from coming in. What you’ll need: A spray bottle Water Liquid Dish Soap – such as Miessence Biodegradable Dishwashing Concentrate, top-rated by goodguide.com which was featured earlier this week on Re-Nest Simply mix water with dish soap and spray insects as you see them. About 2 tablespoons of soap with about 750 mls of water should work, but feel free to alter as you like. Spray offenders leaving them for a few minutes then wipe or rinse away. You can keep this around ready to go as long as you like.

Plants That Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep

clipped from www.re-nest.com Plants That Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep PlantTherapy Three top choices forplants to get a good night's sleep: Jasmine. Gardenia. Lavender. According to a study by the Wheeling Jesuit University, Jasmine has a positive effect on the quality of sleep one gets and also the attitude one has after waking up. The smell of Jasmine doesn’t make you sleep more, instead it makes your sleep time count for more. I guess you could consider it ‘high quality’ sleep with less moving and disturbance. In addition, studying while smelling Jasmine increased alertness and performance on cognitive tests.

The Coolest New Way To Wear Khakis

clipped from www.refinery29.com Perfect Outfit: Discover The Coolest New Way To Wear Khakis Essential # 1: short-sleeve button-ups Essential # 2: This vintage-inspired belt effortlessly ties the whole outfit together Essential #3 A little pink lipstick goes a long way for a smart summer beauty look. Essential #4: skinny pant that hits mid-calf feels subtle, modest, and fresh, Essential #5 The menswear-inspired wingtips, jazz shoes, and brogues

"Top 3" Antioxidant-Rich Veggies

clipped from www.realage.com Eat These "Top 3" Antioxidant-Rich Veggies A recent study of close to 30 different types of veggies put these three at the top of the list: broccoli, beets, and bell peppers (the red kind). Yep, the top-notch veggies all start with B. Makes it easier to remember, doesn't it? Skip the usual potato salad at your next picnic and serve this quick 20-minute salad: Broccoli Slaw. Forget the baked potato and make this: Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets. Bright bell peppers become a colorful side or vegetarian main with this recipe: Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers.

Inviting Hallway Gallery

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com Inviting Hallway Gallery Flickr Find Hallways and entryways can so often be dark and uninviting that we love to find examples that highlight the possibilities of the space

Casa Mirante do Horto by Flavio Castro

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com Casa Mirante do Horto by Flavio Castro Dezeen This home in Sao Paulo, Brazil was designed to maximize space on a small lot — the cube-shaped house sits atop 2 bright yellow steel beams (my favorite part!)…

clipped from furniture-for-small-spaces.com Folding Computer Armoire Folding computer armoire is an office in a box! Clever hinged armoire gives you plenty of office space when open but folds up compactly when not in use. Features desk and keyboard shelf.

A Natural Aesthetic By Tracery Interiors

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com A Natural Aesthetic By Tracery Interiors This wood paneling isn't stained that dark orangey color so prevalent in basements of the 1970s, but instead is left unfinished to give a hint of natural texture without being overwhelming. A stone wall containing a fireplace is matched in strength by graphic floor-to-ceiling drapes and oversized art.

Irrevocably Inspiring Irish Hotels

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com Irrevocably Inspiring Irish Hotels

An Exceptional Eye

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com An Exceptional Eye: Jeffrey Moss Chicago Home + Garden Sometimes you see photos of a home and it stops you in your tracks because it a space so unique and beautiful; truly the product of a single vision. We had that reaction to the home of filmmaker and photo stylist Jeffrey Moss. The full-on embrace of so many small, layered images decorating his walls creates a wallpaper-like effect, with the added bonus of it being completely unique and personal to the collector/creator.

Have You Had Your V8 (Hotel) Today?

clipped from www.apartmenttherapy.com Have You Had Your V8 (Hotel) Today? The V8 hotel in Germany on the other hand leaves you feeling like a "grown-up-kid" if that's at all possible. Which room would you like to stay in? Each room is dressed quite well and we're rather in love with the style of bed linens. Split mattresses and individual blankets and sheets, it's the best of both worlds — snuggling and personal space! Although we've always imagined ourselves staying in a hostel whenever we manage to take a trip to Germany, we're pretty sure this place will be second on our list!

Graet Rooms

clipped from www.allthebestblog.com