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National study has folks in Chester County smiling

Not like Chester County residents needed more studies to remind them how wonderful their home is (there have been plenty), but one company has released another.

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Villanova ranked best neighborhood in the United States for green homes

The state of Pennsylvania is famously a portmanteau for "Penn's Woods," a natural wilderness that inspired North America's earliest colonists to commemorate it for all time.

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Philadelphia recognized again for commitment to walkable areas

Philadelphia often receives a lot of praise for its walkability and this week the city added yet another honor.

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Fairmount Park named to list of Great Places in America

Fairmount Park in Philadelphia was named as one of this year's 15 best places in the country.

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5 ways to turn everyday routines into more meaningful rituals

Do you feel like your life is on autopilot? Do you live your life just trying to “get through the week”? Has your everyday routine become so second nature to you that you have stopped actually thinking...

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8 mindful things you can do to combat anxiety in the New Year

any of these symptoms, you know that they can be absolutely debilitating. As such, it can be extremely difficult to pull yourself out from the panicky spiral that anxiety induces. Here are 8 mindful...

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Draw on past experiences to make 2017 the best year yet

Use the New Year as a time to reflect on your past experiences and think about what you have learned from them. What has worked for you and what has not been successful for you? Be grateful for...

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Mindfulness & money: How to make the most of what you have

No matter how mindful a person you consider yourself to be, we have all had moments of sheer panic when it comes to dealings with money. Perhaps you lost a job, made a bad investment, or are riding the...

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Six cozy spots where we want to curl up and take a nap

Sometimes I look at a Houzz photo and it evokes a story in my head.

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9 tricks to give your living room character

If you think your living room is looking slightly lackluster, there are some simple ways to add more personality.

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8 hobbies to nurture at home this winter

Winter naturally draws us closer to home, providing the perfect excuse to experiment with new crafts and skills.

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Six tips for eating healthy when you live alone

Here are some tips and tricks on how to claim your kitchen, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

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6 creative canopies and dreamy headboards

It’s your private retreat, so your bedroom deserves some personalization.

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10 magnificent homes for sale in the Philadelphia area

If you’re planning to move to Philly in the near future or if you’ve always lived here and you finally decided to get to the next level, the house of your dreams might be closer than you think.

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8 Ways to Let Clutter Go

There is enough advice on decluttering and organizing to fill an entire wing of a bookstore, and a quick online search brings up billions of results.

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Two Philly suburbs make top 10 of best places to live list

Out of more than 15,000 neighborhoods and towns, Chesterbrook in Chester County came in second. Penn Wynne in Montgomery County came in ninth.

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10 things to do on the weekend to make your life so much easier

You may have heard of the "Sunday Scaries," a term used to refer to the anxious feeling that many people feel on a Sunday after a long, lazy and often indulgent weekend, when the return to work or...

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5 glamorous ways to decorate with mini chandeliers

Grand chandeliers dripping with crystals are as timeless as they are elegant, but unless you live in a mansion they can sometimes feel over the top.

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10 ideas to create a coffee shop atmosphere at home

About two-thirds of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee a day, with 2.7 cups being the average daily intake, according to Gallup.

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6 dining nooks that set the stage for sophistication

Far from casual breakfast nooks operating as second eating areas, these glamorous banquettes set the scene for upscale dining worthy of a Michelin star.

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5 commandments to avoid summer party burnout – starting now

Here's how to preserve your mental and physical health this summer.

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Start being more mindful of your independence today

For a number of reasons, our levels of independence/dependence vary throughout the course of our lives. Things happen, circumstances change and without warning, we can become more dependent on others....

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From wounds to wisdom: Learn how to learn from the pain in your life

Clearly, everyone has a past. That past contains all of the experiences that you have dealt with along the way in your life. Dealing with those situations, both good and bad, have made you the person...

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We want to hear your stories about bad neighbors

It's a tale as old of time: Sometimes, you just end up having bad neighbors.

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Lancaster is U.S. News & World Report's best place to retire in 2019

If Lancaster, Pennsylvania, starts to see an influx of senior citizens in the coming years, we'll know why – It is the best place to retire, according to U.S. News and World Report’s new rankings of...

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Chesterbrook named 9th-best place to live in the United States

Residents of Chesterbrook, rejoice: you’ve been named one of the 10 best places to live across the entire country.

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