26 Ideabooks by Atypical Type A

My husband and I recently became owners of an espresso machine. We are enthusiastically ditching the supermarket instant coffee in lieu of our fancy pods and frothy milk. It's starting to get very chilly here in Australia, so I find myself drinking a...

You've found out you're going to be parents — congratulations! Once you've organized all the practical necessities, it's time for the fun part: creating a space for your new arrival. If you've found out whether you're having a boy or girl,...

We all spend a lot of energy making our living rooms inviting, our kitchens stylish and our bedrooms cozy. But what about the poor, neglected bathroom? Sure, it mainly consists of built-in furniture and fixtures, but that's no reason to not accessorize...

Do you have piles of mail, shoes, bags and jackets strewn about the house? Do you ever go to leave the house but can't locate your keys, wallet or phone? As your doctor will tell you, prevention is better than cure. So prevent the clutter from...

A new year brings a fresh slate. I love the possibilities that January holds. Lost keys, cries of "What's for dinner?", misplaced paperwork, tangled jewelry — ugh! All those little daily household frustrations of the past year can be turned...

Holidays are all about traditions. But there's no reason why your decorating has to look traditional if that's not your cup of tea. Aesthetics aside, there are plenty of reasons why a traditional pine tree may not suit you. Maybe you...

While much of the world is gathering the firewood and getting the heavier blankets out of storage, the days down under are getting longer and warmer. It's time to open up the house to the warm breeze and freshen things up for the new season with colorful...

The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer here in my part of the world. This can only mean one thing: getting back outdoors to enjoy the spring sunshine. My courtyard garden is very low maintenance in the cooler months,...

After an unusually long and cold winter in the Southern Hemisphere, I am truly ready for spring. I cannot wait to throw open the doors and windows to catch the first hints of warm breezes and sunshine. I'm already itching to freshen up my home...

Paint, schmaint! When it comes to your walls, it's time to go bold or go home. Wallpaper has had a huge resurgence in popularity recently, and it's easy to see why. It can instantly pull a room together and supercharge the style and personality....

The city where I live in Australia just experienced its coldest day in years, so naturally I'm thinking about every possible way to warm up. Of course you'll want an excellent fireplace, heat-loss preventers and some hearty cooking. But creating a comfy...

Keys, jewelry, hair ties, loose change, batteries, rubber bands, lip gloss — how do they seem to get everywhere? It is all those little bits and pieces floating around that make a room look like absolute chaos. A few boxes can make a huge difference...

Ottomans have got to be one of the hardest-working pieces of furniture in your home. Pop a tray on a large ottoman and it suddenly becomes the perfect coffee table for rooms that don't need another piece of timber furniture. A small stool goes...

Got a dark and awkward empty corner? Need enough light just to read your book and not illuminate the whole room? Want to add a warm and inviting atmosphere at night? Renting and can't change your ceiling lights? Sounds like you need a floor lamp! ...