Entries Tagged 'Home' ↓
August 19th, 2014 — Domestic Goddess, Home, Playing House
On most days THE WIFE™ runs out of the house leaving the thermostat at one temperature, forgetting to change it. So the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and the Nest Thermostat can lower your heating and cooling bills up to 20%. Just turn it up and turn it down. The Nest Thermostat learns what temperatures you like and builds a personalized schedule. Use the Nest app to connect to your thermostat from a smartphone. Getting in early on a cold winters night? Turn up the heater miles from home.
Want the big picture? Nest can email you a monthly Energy Report with a summary of your energy use and tips to help THE WIFE™ save. Nest Thermostat, $249.00 at Nest.com. Click “continue reading” to learn about Nest’s Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Detector.
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March 25th, 2014 — Domestic Goddess, Home, Interior Design, Playing House
Inspired by fine Turkish towels, Serena and Lily’s Fouta Towels have smooth cotton on one side and looped cotton terry cloth on the other. Photographed above in sporty stripes in navy and chambray add a kick of color against bright white, other colors schemes also available. 100% Cotton Bath Sheets $48.00; Towels $28.00; Hand Towels $16.00 and Wash Clothes $6.00 at SerenaandLily.com. Click “continue reading” for more images. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
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March 20th, 2014 — Cleaning, Domestic Goddess, Eco Friendlly, Home, WIFE Guide
As a WIFE you wash your hands countless times a day, however choosing a hand soap for your house that is eco-friendly, free from toxic chemicals and aesthetically pleasing to your home decor can do your head in. Luckily, THE WIFE has created a handy guide to the best hand soaps and lotions to fill your kitchens, bathrooms and powder rooms with. Click “continue reading” to shop THE WIFE’s favorite hand soaps and lotions. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
Photographed Above: Further Hand Soap and Lotion: The glycerin in these products is derived from used gourmet vegetable oil from some of America’s finest restaurants (Mozza and Tavern to name a few). Further then makes their own biofuel to go into their cars and the remaining purified glycerin goes into making their hand soaps, lotions and candles, creating a perfect, sustainable circle. THE WIFE’S Favorite: Eco Friendly Hand Soap! $12.50 each at Furtherproducts.com
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April 10th, 2013 — Domestic Goddess, Home
The Hedgehouse Throw Bed, a fun chic cross of a mattress and pouf. Long enough to sleep on, soft and cozy enough to just flake out on. With an insert made up of down and fiber that is roughly the same size as a twin bed. The bed is super light weight and rolls up like a cinch. The covers are removable and machine washable linen or cotton. All of the textiles are of the finest quality, no synthetics here. Every bed comes with a tote bag for easier portability.
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February 14th, 2013 — Etiquette, Gifts, Home, Jewelry, Stationary, Tips
Whether your monogramming something for yourself, your home or a wedding gift there are guidelines to follow. Monograms can add personal style to stationary, linens, jewelry and tailored shirts. Below is the correct etiquette when considering your next personalized project -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
1. Monogram Style: Single-letter monograms are more casual and multiple letter monograms tend to be more formal. Children’s monograms are often the first initial only, except for keepsake items, which should have a full 3 letter monogram. For married couples using the single monogram, choose the last initial for joint household items and the first initial for personal individual items.
