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1940s French lantern , a burl- wood table anchors the light-filled entryway. Suzanne painted the baseboards a dark charcoal to define the architectural space. " class="photo-50" /> Below a 1940s French lantern , a burl- wood table anchors the light-filled entryway. Suzanne painted the baseboards a dark charcoal to define the architectural space. S uzanne Kasler was happily settled in her home in Atlanta, where she had lived since moving with her husband and daughter from the Midwest in 1995. Until a few years ago, that is. That’s when the acclaimed interior designer —known for creating architecturally focused interiors with a strong European sensibility—found herself itching for a change. “I was restless,” Suzanne says. The decorating was done, meaning no more opportunities to experiment, to rearrange, to create. And so the search began for a new blank canvas. After several years of house-hunting came up short, Suzanne took a second look at a 1930s Federal-style h...

Long live the public library ! It’s not dead yet. The internet hasn’t rendered physical reference centers obsolete , thanks to millennials. According to a new analysis of Pew Research Center data on US library attendance , millennials more than other generations appear to have a use for physical libraries . They may not always come for the books, but the country’s youngest adults show up. That works out well because librarians have been designing with them in mind. Pew researchers surveyed a nationally representative population of 1,600 Americans in 2016. It found that millennials—arguably the first generation to grow up online—use public libraries more than other, older adults. More than half—53%—of survey respondents ages 18 -35 visited a public library or bookmobile within the previous year. That’s not bad for a tech- obsessed bunch deemed lost to the screen. It’s notable too that the results did not include attendance at academic libraries. That means millennials answering ...

Between family duties and a jam- packed work schedule , it’s tough to carve out time for yourself. A first step to finding time for a little more rest and relaxation is rethinking your bathroom décor. Have you ever dreamed of enjoying a spa-like atmosphere in the comfort of your own bathroom? Believe it or not, it’s not impossible to achieve. Here are eight great ways to design a relaxing bathroom environment that’s both stylish and affordable. 1. Make space for relaxation Depending on the size of your bathroom, there may be room to place a wooden stool right next to the bathtub. It’s a great place to rest your feet or set toiletries as you prepare for your bath. 2. Remove clutter Clutter is one of the top ways to detract from a relaxing atmosphere. Organize medications, toiletries, and other bathroom essentials, so the space feels light and airy. If there are shelves in your bathroom, be sure linens are folded neatly, and consider weaving in stylish organizers that complement the ...

Photo:  Mike Cicchetti/Flickr  All of musical greats make their way through the Big Apple at one point or another, making NYC one of the best locations for catching pop and rock shows. Whether you like the big names or go more for the rising talent of the music industry , be sure to snag tickets to these weekend New York City pop and rock shows compiled by City Guide. Total Yuppies, Comfy, Leg Days, Noods - Brooklyn Bazaar August 25, 2017 - Brooklyn TOTAL YUPPIES (rochester, NY) fuzzy n' loud emphatic indie rock . https://totalyuppies.bandcamp.com COMFY (philadelphia, PA) make-ya-feel-real rock n' roll. https://comfy.bandcamp.com LEG DAYS (brooklyn, NY) kicked-in-the- teeth melodic punk . https://legdays.bandcamp.com Noods (brooklyn, NY) bubbling fuzzy noodlepop https://noods.bandcamp.com/. $10 // no jerks Cult of Luna with Julie Christmas - Gramercy Theatre August 25, 2017 - New York Show Info: CULT OF LUNA Performing "Mariner" in its entirety. Featuring: Jul...