
A pied-à-terre is a place of lodging for occasional or secondary use. In French, the term literally means "a foot on the ground." It was named such because basic crash pads used by traveling execs during the week were traditionally on the ground level of apartment buildings.

Selling your house? I'm sure you know all about
staging your interiors, or decorating them to sell. But had you considered what impression you're making on the exterior?

This church-turned-house in Brisbane, Australia, (via
Desire to Inspire) gives new meaning to the term "cathedral ceilings," and it looks downright peaceful. How do you feel about high ceilings?