Olive + Crate Journal

house design
Three of Our Favorite Houseplants for Your Home Office
In order to be productive at home during the work day, establishing the right balance between limited distractions and enough stimulation to keep you going can be complex and frustrating -- to say ...

hot sleeper
The Ultimate Guide to Staying Cool at Night for Hot Sleepers
Are you a hot sleeper, or do you have night sweats? Nothing sabotages sleep more than feeling like a furnace. You toss and turn in hot, sweaty sheets and watch the hours tick by.

hot sleeper
Understanding Night Sweats in Children and Adults
In our article “ 5 Causes of Night Sweats in Men and 5 Tips for Reducing Them ,” we noted that “most of us have woken up in the middle of the night with a start, our sheets drenched and our forehea...

house design
Transform Your Master Bedroom from Workspace to Serene Spa Retreat
With files strewn all over the bed and last week’s laundry piled high, achieving a spa-like atmosphere in one’s bedroom might seem beyond reach.

house design
Try Bold Bedroom Paint Colors for a Bright 2021
2021 interiors trends are awash with vibrant color palettes. Trend predictors from Better Homes & Gardens, Veranda, Southern Living, Architectural Digest and House Beautiful all place bold ton...

sleep hacks
The Unique, Calming Psychology Behind Weighted Blankets
2020 was an incredibly tumultuous, terrifying and unprecedented year for many of us. We spent much more time at home and thus much more time in our bedrooms. In 2020, our bedrooms transformed from...

sustainability
Exploring Design's Most Ethical, Innovative Fibers
Sustainability is now very much top of mind for many people around the world. Countless consumers have expressed a growing desire for safer, more environmentally friendly products. In recent months...

sustainability
5 Ways to Use Natural Eucalyptus Products in Your Home
One of the best ways to infuse one’s home with health-supporting organic elements is to choose products made from natural eucalyptus

sustainability
Sustainable Solutions for Staying Warm Through Winter
Across the world, energy consumption shoots up during the cold months of the year. Continue for a few sustainable solutions for staying warm during Winter