Andréana Lefton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andréana Lefton is a writer and educator, focusing on human rights and creating spaces of refuge—in our homes and communities. As a documentary researcher, she has freelanced with The Guardian as well as NPR- and BBC-affiliates. She’s written for On Being, the United Nations, and many non-profit clients in the US, UK, Europe, and Middle East. All that she knows of garden care and interior design she learned from her artistic mother, Jacqueline. She now applies these skills to her life in Chattanooga, TN, where home is an urban art studio with books piled everywhere. Follow her on Twitter.

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MARCH 28, 2019 | THURSDAY
20 Big, Beautiful Airbnbs for Planning a Trip with the Whole Family

“Home away from home” has a whole new meaning, thanks to Airbnb. The company connects people all over the world, opening amazing homes for holiday (or business travel) rental. So, go ahea...

MARCH 13, 2019 | WEDNESDAY
8 Surprising Reasons You Should Stop Using Plastic in Your Kitchen

The first plastics were invented in the 1860s and were initially touted as substitutes for natural materials like ivory and tortoiseshell. Celluloid, for instance, invented in 1869, was p...

FEBRUARY 14, 2019 | THURSDAY
Beautiful Basements: 13 Surprisingly Cool Underground Amenities in Real American Homes

Give your unfinished basement a new lease on life. With the help of designers, these homeowners turned their drab basements into stylish entertainment and relaxation destinations. Forget ...

FEBRUARY 7, 2019 | THURSDAY
13 Odd Predictions About the Future That People in Past Decades Got Wrong—And Right

Futurists are known for getting more wrong than right, but they do occasionally strike gold, predicting technological advancements and societal changes decades before they come to pass. R...

JANUARY 23, 2019 | WEDNESDAY
10 Radical Design Ideas That Never Went Mainstream

You never know what fun and fancy you may find in even the strangest ideas. Although designers wanted to revolutionize how we live – or at least offer some out-of-the-box alternatives. Re...

JANUARY 15, 2019 | TUESDAY
10 Unique Ways Homeowners Saved to Buy a House

Tired of rising rent prices? Looking for a place to really call home? The lack of quality affordable housing can make the dream of homeownership seem unreachable. It doesn't have to be th...

DECEMBER 21, 2018 | FRIDAY
14 Store Policies You Should Be Taking Advantage Of

Whether you’re holiday shopping or planning a wedding, these stores make life easier with their generous return policies. Fortunately, they also carry a wide array of products, spanning h...

DECEMBER 8, 2018 | SATURDAY
Here’s How Designers Decorate for the Holidays

Searching for inspiration for your holiday decor? Look no further! We’ve gathered the boldest, brightest ideas for 2018 from top designers around the country. These artful tips will help ...

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 | TUESDAY
12 Household Cleaning Mistakes That Are Making You Sick

There’s nothing like the feeling of a fresh, tidy house. But how clean is your home, really? Your bad cleaning habits may be preventing you from achieving a real deep, lasting clean—but d...

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | FRIDAY
10 Once-Trendy Paint Colors That Still Look Good Today

Seeking a bold accent color or a sophisticated neutral? Look to the past for inspiration—and insurance. When you pick the best color scheme for your home, you can't go wrong with one of t...