Autumn Plantings: One-Pot Wonders
Filed under: Gardening, How-ToOur no-fuss guide to planting the perfect indoor container garden. With summer over, many of us are winding down work in the garden. But just because the temps are...
View ArticleFall For Your Home Giveaway #1: Shredders
Filed under: Fun Stuff, GiveawaysYou know paper shredders are important for preventing identity theft, but who knew they could look so great? When it comes to seasonal spruce-ups, spring cleaning gets...
View ArticleDecorating with Toilet Paper (No, Really)
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Crafts & Projects Photo: New York Magazine Roll call! Beat neighborhood vandals to the punch by (artfully!) toilet-papering your own house. As a Brooklyn resident, I can...
View ArticleThe New Rules of Entertaining
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Parties & EntertainingWe asked the experts for their take on manners, cocktails and everything in between! Hosting friends and family at home can be tons of fun, but...
View ArticleDesign Drool: Rustic Inspiration
Decor modeled on simplicity and the surrounding landscape. I'm not one to lust after the sort of beach that would attract volleyball players and sunbathers. I prefer a quiet stretch of sand that feels...
View ArticleDesign Drool: A Return to Don Draper
Filed under: Design, etc, ArchitectureA mid-century Mexican retreat is brought back to life in Acapulco -- by going back in time. Back in its heyday, Acapulco was a glamorous vacation destination, and...
View ArticleColor Diary: Inspired by a Fabric
Filed under: Color, Design, etc Notes and snippets for people who love decorating with color. Today, a challenge: Can we design a room around the colors in a fabric? Last time I wrote a Color Diary...
View ArticleSecret Source: Serena & Lily
Filed under: Shopping, Your HomeLook as if you've traveled the world to decorate your home with this sophisticated line of goods. Serena & Lily have countless beautiful finds. The Belgian Club...
View ArticleFall Flowers: How to Display Them Indoors
Filed under: Gardening, FlowersDoes "fall flowers" sound like an oxymoron? Even though we associate blooms with the warmer months they thrive in, there's no reason you can't lend your home a cozy...
View ArticleThat's Smart: Kid-Friendly Glass
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsWith these glass panels, doodling on the walls isn't discouraged -- it's required. Looking for a way to let your kids make their mark on your walls without,...
View ArticleDesign Drool: Eco-Luxe Huts in Spain
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Design, etcNo struggling to set up a tent here -- these yurts offer glamping at its best. There are many of us who love the idea of camping, but actually doing it -- well,...
View ArticleThe Rise of a New DIY: "Design It Yourself"
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsWho needs designers when you can design home products yourself? When Cafepress first launched, I squealed with excitement -- a service that offers the...
View ArticleTour Coastal Living's Ultimate Beach House
Filed under: Design, etc, House Tours, News & TrendsLiving seaside never looked so good. Ever dream of living near the beach? You'd wake to the sound of crashing waves and seagulls in the distance....
View ArticleOn the Hunt: Modern Farmhouse Sinks
Filed under: Shopping, Kitchen, Your HomeWhen friends walk into our kitchen, their jaws often drop. It's our sink. Everybody loves our white, wall-mounted farmhouse sink. Original to our bungalow,...
View Article10 Tips for Defensive Cleaning
Filed under: Storage & Cleaning, CleaningShelterPop's tips and tricks to make your big cleaning day a little easier. Housekeeping can be a daunting task, especially on a Saturday morning when your...
View ArticleA Stitch In Time: Where Craft Meets Furniture
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Crafts & Projects, Design, etc, News & TrendsDon't cross out cross stitch -- it's here to stay. Back in April, we gushed over a pair of cross-stitched chairs by Johan...
View ArticleWinning the Battle of the Fur
Filed under: Storage & Cleaning, CleaningGot a shedding pet? We put three pet hair removal products to the test. I have a problem: I'm a pet lover. This is an issue because I'm not a big fan of pet...
View ArticleThis Week's Home News: Sept. 24
Filed under: Design, etc, News & Trends Architectural Digest editor Margaret Russell had this dollhouse delivered to her today. Photo: Michael Grimm for Curbed National Nate Berkus makes enemies in...
View ArticleWeekly Link Love
Filed under: Fun StuffCustom pet embroidery, teacher's lounges get a makeover and the official preppy decor staples...What we're lusting over in the blogosphere this week. Surface Fragments The perfect...
View ArticleScuff Mark Removers are Put to the Test
Filed under: Storage & Cleaning, CleaningWear those heels proudly -- floor scuff marks can't stand up to these remedies. Sure, now the home-care market is permeated with cleaning solutions. But...
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