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AHI TUNA POKE Serves 6 1 pound fresh, raw ahi tuna steaks, cut into ½-inch or bite-sized cubes ½ cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced (I use 1 clove garlic for a subtle flavor) ¼ cup diced red onions ½ teaspoon crushed red […]

Home Designs by Modern Tiny Living College friends Daniel Hamilton, his wife Cindy Lee Hamilton, Robbie Hendricks, Trent Haery, and Rachel Pitman wanted lives with more freedom and more flexibility. Discovering the tiny-home movement helped them realize that their path to real freedom was to go tiny. In June 2016, they formed Modern Tiny Living […]

The Basics of Micro-Apartment Living If you want to be in the heart of all that’s happening, micro apartments let you test the waters in a major city. While this lifestyle may be nothing new in hot markets like Manhattan, the popular concept seems to be catching on in most metro markets. Before you dive […]

Making Your Framed Art More Memorable As design trends continue to progress, your works of art and the frames that enhance them often follow suit. Today’s homeowners seem to be leaning toward pieces that are more personal than your average poster. Anything from a framed vintage swimsuit to a wedding veil provides a one-of-a-kind look […]

SAVORY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BOWL Makes 1 bowl 1 cup prepared unsweetened oatmeal, warm (I like using steel-cut oats, but quick oats work just as well) 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves 1 to 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, hemp […]

A Piece of Functional Furniture Gets a Makeover for a Special Cause Four years ago, Kristine Franklin, designer and author of the blog The Painted Hive, was selected by Feast Watson, Sydney, Australia-based manufacturer of timber finishes, to participate in their campaign The Re-Love Project. This effort, in cooperation with the Salvation Army, invites designers to […]