Last November Amazon launched two of its own affordable and stylish in-house furniture brands. There’s Rivet, a mid-century-modern-inspired line, and Stone & Beam, which leans more rustic and modern farmhouse.
We didn’t write about them then (although our sister site, Apartment Therapy, did) because the two brands were focused on living rooms. We’re writing about them now, because, you guessed it, they’ve both expanded to offer dining room furniture — plus bedroom and home office stuff, but we’re gonna focus on the dining room pieces.
The new pieces are so great, they made us wonder why we don’t hear of people buying furniture on Amazon more often. In general, the site has a ton of kitchen and dining room furniture.
Let’s just take a quick look at some of our favorite pieces from these two new lines.
My love affair with Southern-style coconut cake happened 10 years ago — just after I moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and began working on a little TV show called Good Eats. My very first bite of coconut cake made me fall in love with its steep peaks of fluffy frosting, tender white cake, and halo of freshly shaved coconut.
But here’s the secret: That coconut cake required several days of work from a kitchen intern (me). I vowed to someday make a coconut cake of that caliber with less fuss. Well, my friends, that day has arrived!
We are about to enter the magical time of year when I get to turn off my oven and cook as many of my meals as possible on the grill outside. This will be the third summer my husband and I have owned a grill (our third summer of home-owning!). And we’ve finally found a grill-cleaning tool that we actually like!
A study finds that Koreans tend to prefer harder rice and Americans prefer softer rice. It’d be interesting to gauge the nature/nurture influence by looking at the preferences of Korean-Americans and biracial children of Korean and American parents.
Compared to those raised in rural settings with animals around, young healthy adults raised in urban settings without animals exhibit an exaggerated immune response to social stress and take longer to quell to resultant inflammation.
Type 2 diabetics who went keto for a year enjoyed lower inflammation, higher HDL, fewer small-dense LDL particles, and an improved HDL:triglyceride ratio.
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Have you heard of bullet journaling? I hadn’t until recently, but it’s a methodology I can get on board with. It’s a practice that’s half about productivity and half about mindfulness, getting yourself organized so you can do more of what you want to do and less of the stuff that doesn’t matter. For this story, I got to speak with Ryder Carroll, the man responsible for creating this phenomenon. He evolved this system little by little to get his own life under control, and found that others wanted to adopt it, too.
It’s no secret how much we love masking tape to help organize the freezer. (See: The Most Important Tool for an Organized Freezer.) Unfortunately, we worry we’ve been selling the sticky stuff short. Because it can actually be used to help organize — wait for it — your entire kitchen!
If you want to take care of your body and stay healthy and youthful naturally, look no further than the Amazon rainforest. This incredible cornucopia of biodiversity is so teeming with life, us humans can hardly keep up. We are still discovering new species all the time, as often as every two days, and many of them […]
What does being a Girl Gone Strong mean to you?
Girl Gone Strong stands for being someone who was taught that she should be small, and conformed to those expectations until she decided she wanted to follow her heart, and her body, on a quest to grow and gain.
How long have you been strength training, and how did you get started?
I’ve been strength training for five years now. I started with a New Years Resolution to try CrossFit, and that was my first introduction to a barbell.
What does your typical workout look like?
I compete in powerlifting, so I focus on building the Big Three (squat, bench, deadlift), so my training usually has some sort of main compound movement, a secondary variation of that specific movement, and a ton of accessories.
Favorite lift:
Despite my namesake, I’ve been loving bench lately.
Most memorable PR:
Hitting 402 pounds in my last powerlifting competition.
Top 5 songs on your training playlist:
Go Gina, SZA
Brujas, Princess Nokia
Bodak Yellow, Cardi B
Call Me Mother, RuPaul
Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato
Top 3 things you must have at the gym or in your gym bag:
CaliRolls (knee support for squats)
Bullet Journal
Camera
Do you prefer to train alone or with others? Why?
I love training with friends. Unfortunately those sessions usually last two hours longer than intended, but I love talking about training and supporting my friends while they hit big lifts in the gym.
Most memorable compliment you’ve received lately:
I had a colleague who recently said, “Everyone I talk to says that you’re on top right now” and it’s so surprising to me because I’m always looking over my head, admiring my friends and peers who have seemingly accomplished so much more than me. I always feel like I’m trying to catch up.
His compliment reminded me that although I might feel like I’m wading water trying to make up for lost time, there’s someone who I’m inspiring who is longing for success like mine.
We are all playing catch up, so celebrate your wins, and get motivated for the next one.
Unless you’re Oprah. She’s on top, case closed.
Most recent compliment you gave someone else:
I recently hired my first member to my team, Sophia. Right now she edits videos for YouTube, but her creativity is so amazing. She’s working on another issue of her very own zine, about women in weightlifting, and I gush over them with every image I see. I love seeing creativity, and especially when that creativity is used to empower strong women.
Favorite meal:
Cheeseburger and fries.
Favorite way to treat yourself:
I’ve been following Arianna Huffington’s night routine. She starts winding down and relaxing at 9 p.m., takes a bath and listens to relaxing music and reads in bed. It’s been one of the best ways to shut off at night and give myself time away from work and my laptop and phone.
Favorite quote:
Don’t let the bastards grind you down — Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Favorite book: Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline
What inspires and motivates you?
I love going on social media and being amazed by the women in strength today. Every day we’re seeing someone accomplish a task or lift we thought was impossible.
The women who redefine what women all over the world can do and set records of strength inspire me to see what is within my own capabilities.
What do you do?
I’m owner of Strong Strong Friends, a strength coaching business, co-owner of Strong Strong Supply Co., a lifting equipment business, and I do design work on the side, for fun.
What else do you do?
I spend a bit of time in Whistler Canada, so like to snowboard or try snow sports while I’m here. Other than that a perfect night for me is grabbing a burger and a beer with a few friends, and watching Netflix. I’m currently obsessed with Fargo (the series).
Describe a typical day in your life:
There is no such thing as a typical day for me, so I’ll give you today’s agenda:
5 a.m. — Wake-up
5:30 to 8:30 — Email and admin tasks
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Breakfast and planning meeting with my partner Ryan
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Film for YouTube, client check-ins, coaching project
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Cook, eat, chill for a bit
4:30 to 7 p.m. — Gym & film for Instagram and YouTube
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Eat, clean, and chores around the house
9 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Wind down and get ready for bed
Your next training goal:
Right now I’m drowning in projects, so my training goal is literally to just stay consistent in the gym and healthy. Mid 2018, I’m hoping to have a bit more time to dedicate to training, recovery, and minimized stress.
For what are you most grateful?
My partner, Ryan. He’s the most positive person in my life, and has been supportive of my career and living a non-traditional lifestyle.
Of what life accomplishment do you feel most proud?
When I hear a woman tell me that they started lifting heavy because of me.
Which three words best describe you?
Strong. Strong. Friend. (Can I use strong twice?)
Tell us about a time when you overcame fear or self-doubt.
I was really nervous to enter the Bodybuilding.com Spokesmodel Search this year. I was afraid other communities wouldn’t accept an outsider, and terrified that the people who support me would suggest I was moving away from my focus. The opposite happened, everyone welcomed me as a bit of a wild-card (with no current plans to bodybuild) and my people were so happy to see a strength athlete in the mix. I even won the the entire competition!
How has lifting weights changed your life?
Outside of organized sports through college, I was never motivated to be in the gym for long periods of time, or to actually work while I was there. I’m more motivated than ever.
What’s the coolest “side effect” you’ve experienced from strength training?
The lifting community is so welcoming and awesome. We are like the island of misfit toys, but with more muscles.
What do you want to say to other women who might be nervous or hesitant about strength training?
You won’t lose anything by trying! Start slow and at your own pace, and keep following the fun. You might get hooked on seeing how much you can add to what you tried last week.
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This bodyweight squat, including some variations, activates so many positives in your movement patterns that you should really try and master it effectively and keep it with you for life.
You’d think that the beginning of spring and the end of school would bring some relief to our already hectic schedule, but no — May brings summer camp planning, soccer parties, PTA fundraisers, and class parties that fill up our calendar quickly.
Once again, I’m calling on the power of the slow cooker to feed my family this next week with a few family-friendly favorites that make dinnertime easier.
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