11 Modern Cork Finds For Small Kitchens—Rad Grocery Bag, Included!

Got a small kitchen? Put a cork in it! These neutral accessories are a no-brainer way to add natural frill to your teeny space and—bonus—they're all kind of good for the environment, too. Fact: Cork is inherently sustainable because it's both biodegradable and recyclable (aka greener than the tupperware stash mom sent you) so your shopping spree is kind of, like, a good thing for the planet! Add a few pieces to your countertop this weekend Planeteers...

Petit Cork Vase Set; $83 / Corky Glassware; $55 / Bambino Cork Tray; $27 / "Adjust-a-Bowl" Soft Cork Bowl; $33 / Cork Planters; $50 / Cork Trivet; $27 / Mini Cork Planter; $25 / Par Cork Salt and Pepper Shakers; $62 / Multicolor Tote in Cork; $145 /  Vitra Cork Stool C; $470 / Cork Pads and Coasters; $17 

The 3-Step Guide To Whitewashing Boring Wood. Every Gal Should Know How—SO Easy!

We needed a large whitewashed serving board for a photo shoot at work. For weeks I searched stores, prop houses and the web without any luck. Then I thought, "Duh, girl! Why don't you just make one yourself!?"

Fresh Summer-to-Fall Kitchen Decor In Black, White and Red—$70 & Under Modern Picks!

Doing a little grownup back-to-school shopping? Save a few bucks for your home! Adding a new piece to your kitchen will ease—and embellish!—the transition from summer to fall. Stick with a clean base palate of blacks and whites, then add your favorite POP (pop of color)!