Latest Living Articles
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1 5 Cheap Summer Thrills
Views: 2735 Comments: 3Just because the mercury is rising doesn’t mean your bank account must plummet in pursuit of summer pleasure. There are plenty of inexpensive, easy-access activities with fun and fear factors that rival big-ticket events—if you know how t...
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2 Inamo Restaurant
From: Ally Pyle
Wed Aug 27, 04:43:52 amViews: 15Those looking for a bite in London’s Soho will be pleased to know that revolutionary new Asian Fusion restaurant, Inamo, will be opening its doors in a matter of days. The brainchild of University friends Danny Potter and Noel Hunwick, Inamo&rs...
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3 Eco Decor: King's Road Home's Latest Collection
From: Amy Copperman
Fri Aug 22, 01:06:37 pm
Views: 44
King's Home Road, a resource for contemporary organic furniture, offers beautiful, environmentally sustainable pieces using only the best non-toxic and FSC certified materials. Inspired by the owner's, Christian Carlsen, trips to the jungles of Asia ...
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4 Daycation: Long Beach, California
From: Amy Copperman
Fri Aug 22, 01:00:32 pm
Views: 28
A mere 20 minutes south of California's famed Los Angeles is the oceanfront town of Long Beach, a surprisingly fun and low-key staycation destination. Boasting equally idyllic palm trees, stretches of California coast, cultural activities, music venu...
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5 Top 10 Tips For Selecting a Sunroom Contractor
From: amy copperman
Tue Aug 12, 01:41:51 pm
Views: 109
Ready to bring a bit of the outdoors inside your home? There's no better year-round option than the sunroom. Warmer than the outside air in the winter, cooler in the summer, and always bug free it's an excellent addition to any home, provided it's do...
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6 Game Night
From: Erika Lenkert
Tue Aug 12, 09:21:57 am
Views: 117
Whether it’s quality family time you’re after or a way to have a blast with friends without leaving the house, one sure way to sway the crowd is game night. Not only does it instantly include everyone in the fun, but also it pro...
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7 Green Vacations: How to Travel in Sustainable Style
From: Michelle Kaufmann
Thu Aug 7, 02:21:45 pm
Views: 220
Thanks to recent green travel industry initiatives--think hybrid rental cars and eco-hotels--you now have the option of going on a stylish and sustainable holiday. How do you splurge and purge at once? The three most important things to keep as you p...
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8 Hot Tips for Road Trips
From: Kristin Luna
Thu Aug 7, 11:51:58 am
Views: 141
Have soaring airline prices (and sub-par on-board service) put a damper on air travel? Don't fret! Instead seek adventure the old fashioned way-by automobile. Here are our tips on maximizing the road trip experience.1. Be Environmentally-FriendlyIf y...
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9 International Travel for Less
From: Catherine Parker
Sat Aug 2, 01:45:58 pm
Views: 297
With oil prices sky high, it’s no wonder so many people are feeling discouraged about leisure travel. After all, flights now cost an arm and a leg – and that means you may blow the bank before you’ve even arrived at your destination...
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10 Green Bathroom Design
From: Amy Copperman
Sat Aug 2, 01:28:37 pm
Views: 454
With new green building materials and increased environmental awareness, it's easier than ever to create a chic, eco-friendly bathroom. Environmentalist interior designer Patricia Gaylor, whose work and eco-conscious design philosophy has been featur...
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11 The Best Summer "Staycations"
From: Kristin Luna
Thu Jul 31, 05:45:35 pm
Views: 499 Comments: 1
With the price of the dollar declining, “staycations”—vacations spent close to home—are all the rage this summertime. Always planned on visiting New England but opted for a trip abroad instead? Is the cool breeze of the Pacifi...
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12 PlumpJack Cafe's Sweet Corn Soup Recipe
From: el
Thu Jul 17, 05:27:43 pmViews: 695Sweet Corn SoupPlumpJack Cafe is one of San Francisco's longstanding beloved restaurants. Hidden among the bars, eateries, and shops of the hopping Marina district, it is now presided over by new chef Rick Edge (previously of NYC’s Peacock Alle...
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13 Fun with Food and Wine: Pairings from San Francisco's Maverick Restaurant
From: el
Thu Jul 17, 12:31:11 pm
Views: 312
Pairing wine with food can be daunting to even those who know the difference between maceration and malolactic fermentation. But Mike Pierce, wine director at San Francisco's Maverick restaurant, makes it easy to elevate some favorite everyday appeti...
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14 Five Fun Family Dinner Ideas
Views: 4480Whether dinnertime is quality family time or a whirlwind of munching madness, repeating the same ritual every night can become about as much fun as telling your child for the gazillionth time to stay at the table. If your day’s food finales hav...
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15 The Best Organic and Biodynamic Wines
From: el
Thu Jul 10, 01:20:38 pmViews: 275You can toast to the health of your friends and Mother Earth if you green your guests’ glasses by serving organic or biodynamic wines. Michelle Kaufmann, leading green architect and sustainable lifestyle expert, offers insight to what mak...
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16 Insider's Guide to Napa Valley
Views: 368
Need some insider travel tips for your next Napa Valley adventure? Look no further. We asked our GlamLiving editorial director, Erika Lenkert, for her favorite things to see and do while in Northern California wine country. As a resident expert, she ...
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17 5 Fantastic Travel Web Sites You've Never Heard Of
From: el
Tue Jul 8, 02:33:26 pmViews: 572It used to be that deciding to take a trip was just the beginning of the legwork leading up to departure. But planning your vacation can be a relaxed armchair endeavor if you have the right online travel sites in your back pocket. We’ve sifted ...
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18 10 Affordable Ways to Get The Most Out of Meat
From: ferss fer
Wed Jul 2, 08:04:09 amViews: 896How do you get the most flavor, nutrition, and value out of your meat? We posed that very question to Randy Huffman, PhD and president of the American Meat Institute Foundation. Below are his top 10 tips, which we think are downright tasty–no b...
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19 Surfing for Salvage: How to Find Hidden Treasures Online
From: el
Tue Jul 1, 11:58:27 amViews: 584If you’re a junky for funky furniture and old-school light fixtures, you’re going to love shopping online for architectural salvage. That includes everything from Art Deco doorknobs to antique pillars, all of which have been rescued from ...
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20 Grey Is The New Green: How to Easily Recycle Water at Home
From: ferss fer
Tue Jul 1, 11:20:37 amViews: 426When it comes to water, deciding what’s clean versus dirty isn’t as black and white as you might think. Between these two extremes lies another category of water: greywater. No, greywater isn’t some sexy new brand of designer vodk...
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