Paul Caddell’s beachside cottage sits alongside giant mansions and vacation homes in The Hamptons; however, his clever use of his small space makes the little cottage stand out amongst the rest. Originally built in 1814, Paul’s New York cottage was renovated to a home fit for the pages of a magazine. As you may have noticed, the front door is purposefully off-center to allow for more space in the living room. Paul also raised the roofline when he added two upstairs bathrooms. The best part, how

Checking the expiration date on a milk carton is something we always remember to do. We also know that certain beauty or bath products should be tossed out after a certain date. But as it turns out, there are plenty of other items in our house that we keep much longer than we should. These 15 common household items might not have it printed on them – but they definitely have an expiration date. Take a look through, it might be time to replace a few of these items in your home. Some of these mi

Imagine living in a community surrounded by like-minded people that care about sustainability, nature, and quality of life. The Cottage Company, a Seattle-based business, thrives on creating “pocket communities” with these exact goals in mind. Each community that they’ve built features similar but unique cottages, all under 1,000-square-feet. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this beautiful cottage, designed by The Cottage Company, belongs to the Danielson Grove pocket community. Danielson Grov

Built in 1870, an old red barn sat on a large piece of property near Albany, New York. When first constructed and for years to come, it would serve as a hay barn, storing cattle, horses, and lots of hay. Then, Douglas Vanderhorn Architects got their hands on it through Heritage Restorations, took it apart piece by piece, and transported it to Greenwich, Connecticut where it now serves as an absolutely incredible guest house on a private residential estate. After a long road trip, and lots of h

Even though wearing glasses can be fashionable, for many people, they are simply a necessity. To be honest — it can be pretty annoying to wear them at times. Whether they are fogging up, sliding down your nose, or not fitting quite right — glasses can be troublesome. Luckily — fixing those annoying problems with your glasses is super easy. These 7 hacks are going to be a game-changer for all of those “four-eyes” out there. You’re going to wish you knew about these a long time ago! Prevent yo