This Countertop Was Dubbed the Worst Kitchen Trend of the Past 50 Years

Whether you live in a shoebox New York City apartment or a three-bedroom suburban home, maintaining an organized kitchen is difficult. But for three renovations arranged by Sweeten, a resource that pairs homeowners and contractors (post your own project here), storage solutions didn’t come in the form of decanted grains or carefully curated open shelving. Ahead, discover the strategically (and sneakily) placed features that keep three city apartment kitchens tidy through every weeknight dinner and holiday party.

On a recent quick, 24-hour trip to Hudson, New York, it became abundantly clear: This small town is a certified housewares destination. Just two hours from New York City’s Penn Station, the upstate spot has loads of vintage furniture but also new wares from Domino-approved brands like Dusen Dusen.

Like many Brooklyn townhouse owners, Ben and Lauren Lindsey viewed the ground-floor apartment in their family home as an opportunity to bring in some extra rent. Following a gut renovation of the former mother-in-law suite (it needed all new water and electrical service), the pair reached out to local artists and furniture makers to help curate the space and turn it into a cozy Airbnb. Then “somehow, somewhere along the way, we had some people ask us if they could shoot there,” says Ben. Now the garden-level unit is a full-time photography location and content creation studio dubbed Localhaus. Brands from Madewell and Vince to Goop and Anthropologie have utilized it for campaigns.

Space: We think having more of it will solve everything, but often an abundance of it can create problems of its own. Take this house in Surrey, in the south of England, which was built in the 1990s. It came with a generous entrance and beautiful bay windows, but when its new owner got the keys last year, she realized she needed help zoning its long rooms more effectively.

A wedding caterer has been praised for turning down all events where the bride and groom are asking their guests to pay for their own meals.In a recent post shared on the discussion-based site Mumsnet, a user explained that they run a “wedding catering company” that is “based on a food truck” and works for “less formal weddings”.They then revealed that some couples who have reached out to them about catering have been expecting their guests to purchase their own dinners at their weddings, a concept that the caterer said they have been “turning down” because they believe it is...

Whether you frequent an upscale salon or a local barber shop, you might feel uncertain about how much to tip – and it’s no wonder. Tipping can feel arbitrary, and you might be unsure about your understanding of tipping etiquette. For instance, are there hard and fast rules around tipping, or is it up to your discretion? Is there a going rate? Do barbers and stylists expect a certain percentage? Is cash best? Do you tip salon assistants?

Click here to read the full article. Khloé Kardashian’s perfectly curated kitchen pantry (read: grocery store) is a slice of organized, structured Heaven that puts even the best kitchen storage solutions to shame. And if you’ve ever caught a glimpse of her color-coordinated fridge (and her urge to keep everything super neat and tidy inside it), the immaculate state of her pantry really should come as no surprise. Luckily for us, we can recreate some of the organizational magic with Aldi’s new glass storage containers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aldi Connoisseur 🌈 (@aldi.is.my.jam) Aldi fan account,...

Nordstrom is a well-known source for all things fashion and beauty, but when a package from the retailer arrives at a Domino editor’s front door, it often contains home goods. With an impressive array of design-forward brands in styles from Scandinavian chic to Memphis-inspired and everything in between, it’s hard not to stock up on candles, pillows, cookware, and tabletop items. (Pro tip: Curate your shopping experience by using the Shop by Style page, which lets you browse the selection according to your preferred look.) Here, find five of the coolest names in decor now available at Nordstrom, plus what we’re snagging from each.

Reading up on Domino’s shopping guides is like having your own personal product concierge. We do the tedious part—deep-dive research, hands-on testing, and tapping experts for advice—so all you have to do is hit “add to cart.” That’s why we call them Simply the Best.

A citizen found the bear on a road in Broken Arrow and think the owner accidentally lost it.

As the weather gets warmer, our desire to do everything outdoors (even take work Zoom meetings) grows. But if your patio is looking a little worse for wear after a long winter, you’re in luck: Our favorite outdoor furniture is on sale. Studio McGee’s Target collection, full of chic candlestick holders and under-$100 sconces, extended to alfresco living last year. At 30 percent off, Shea and Syd McGee’s selection of comfy seating is at the top of our shopping list. From wicker dining chairs to balcony-friendly loungers, here’s exactly what we’re adding to our cart.