Lifestyle

Sidekicks are classically given less credit but are always the backbone of any endeavor – without their constant support of the brazen, often impulsive hero figure, nothing would get accomplished. In our case without side tables holding their own and supporting the focal pieces of a living room like the sofa or lounge chair, interiors fall flat. We're Team No-More-Casting-Aside-Accent-Pieces, especially with the rise of side tables becoming as artfully-minded as they are functional. Instead of spending hours looking for a unique side table (we know that pain and eye-strain all too well), we compiled some of our most abstract favorites and why we love them.

Let's dive in

Halves Side Table

You finally find the rug you love – it's the perfect weave, it's comfortable and durable, and you're ready to roll that thing out like it's meant for the feet of Oscar winners. But then you get it home and the worst happens: the sizing is off. Even though you made sure to measure your room upwards of 28 times. Not to fear, we've all been in this sticky situation, so much so, we've created a guide with the help of Armadillo &Co to help you select the perfect rug the very first time.

The Dining Room

Now that Fourth of July has come and gone, the barbecue has officially been christened for use, it's time for us to properly bask in the humidity once more.They say if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen ... but forgot to add an addendum that says just grab a cheese plate and go outside. For us, it's important to remind ourselves that we can still feel connected to summer when living in a city – as long as we make time for respites. A purposeful pause is a way for you to reclaim your time and curate an experience solely for yourself, or as an intimate practice for you and a few friends. And the perfect way to do so is to unplug, share a meal, and take advantage of a green space.

We decided the best way to show you some effective picnic styling was to have one of our own.

Essentials:

• Fabric Napkins – they’re washable and help save the environment
• Real Plates from the cupboard – they aren't too heavy