The Truth About "Green" Cleaning
Filed under: Storage & CleaningWhat's really considered "green" when it comes to your cleaning products? A full investigation and report here. Check out this story by our friends at The Stir!...
View ArticleMinute Makeover: Prevent Kitchen Clutter
Filed under: Kitchen, Your HomeFrom precariously stacked tupperware to too many photos on the fridge, one family's kitchen is over-stuffed and overwhelming. Luckily, a few simple adjustments were...
View ArticleDaily Sampling: The Foundary's Parisian Patio Furniture
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsDon't have time to browse all the online sample sales everyday? You're in luck: We searched them all and brought back the best. Editor's Pick: Gather Round...
View ArticleDaily Clean-Up: Toothbrush Cleaning: Clothing
We're making use of old toothbrushes as a cleaning tool this week. And for our final roundup, we're putting the toothbrush to work on our clothing and accessories. 1. Jewelry and belts. Necklaces,...
View ArticleFirst Look: Gwyneth Paltrow in Elle Decor
Filed under: Design, etc, Celebrity HomesGwyneth Paltrow has talent, style and...a very good design sense! These are a few of Gwyneth's favorite things. Clockwise: Mike and Maaike bookshelf, Antonio...
View ArticleDesign Eye: Core77 Design Awards: Design For Social Impact
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsWe recently reported on the Core77 Design Awards. This week, we're celebrating our favorite winning designs in the 15 categories. The Category: Design For...
View ArticleOn A Roll: A House Built for Skateboarding
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsAfter reading about former pro-skater Pierre-André Senizergues's fully-skateable house in the New York Times, we had to take a closer look. "Skating has a...
View ArticleAvoid The Top 5 Cleaning Faux Pas
Filed under: Storage & CleaningSome rules apply when it comes to cleaning...the right way. The general rule of thumb when it comes to cleaning is that if you're not sure about how to clean...
View ArticleDaily Sampling: Fab.com's Ana Linares Bookshelf
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsDon't have time to browse all the online sample sales everyday? You're in luck: We searched them all and brought back the best. Fab.com Editor's Pick: Duo...
View ArticleA Fashionable Room Inspired by Elizabeth Olsen
Filed under: Fun StuffCombining our obsession with interiors with our love of fashion into a shoppable room. This Weekend's Pick: Elizabeth Olsen The younger sister of the Olsen twins is making a name...
View ArticleA Well-Suited Room Inspired By Ryan Gosling
Filed under: Fun StuffYou've seen our Fashionable Room column where we look to some of the best-dressed starlets for decor inspiration. Now we're turning to the best-groomed men for some pointers. This...
View ArticleDesign Eye: Core77 Design Awards: Design For Social Impact
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsWe recently reported on the Core77 Design Awards. This week, we're celebrating our favorite winning designs in the 15 categories. The Category: Design For...
View ArticleGreen Spotlight: Urban Balcony
Filed under: Gardening, Flowers Like any great room, a great garden needs to balance style and substance. Here, the spaces that do it right. A balcony garden in Tribeca. Photo: Marie Viljoen Remember...
View ArticleDaily Clean-Up: Shoes Off
Filed under: Storage & CleaningThe easiest way to keep carpets and rugs clean isn't a vacuum. It's the most obvious but often ignored rule...shoes off. When you think about it, your soles pick up a...
View ArticleWhen Jonathan Adler Met Auntie Mame
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsDecorator Jonathan Adler talks about how the sets in the classic film have inspired him the most and taught him the best decorating tricks. The ceramist and...
View ArticleDesign Eye: Kate Spade Color Of The Month
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsFor August, the ever-so-chic label Kate Spade is celebrating the color blue. One of our favorite brands, Kate Spade New York recently announced blue as their...
View ArticleDaily Sampling: One Kings Lane's Summer Hammocks
Filed under: Design, etc, News & TrendsDon't have time to browse all the online sample sales everyday? You're in luck: We searched them all and brought back the best. Editor's Pick: Novica Blue...
View ArticleRandom Recast: Egg Cartons Day 1
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Design, etcIn Random Recast, we give ordinary things a more stylish second life. This week: Egg cartons. Photos: Andrew Wagner An egg carton certainly isn't the first material...
View ArticleDaily Clean-Up: Erase Scuff Marks
Filed under: Storage & CleaningWood floors have undeniable rustic charm but they can also scratch and scuff easily. For heavily trafficked areas that are especially scuffed up, pour a little water...
View ArticleWhere I Write: Rebecca Hale
Filed under: Fun StuffTake a peek inside the spaces where some of today's authors write, ponder, and procrastinate. This week: Cat-lover and How To Moon A Cat author Rebecca Hale's flowered couch. I'm...
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