Home Decor

Cool Addition: Middle Eastern Wind Tower

Bonnie McCarthy | Posted 05.17.2012

Bonnie McCarthy

Globe trekkers Heather Morrison and Neil Navin brought back more than trinkets and souvenirs from time spent living in the Middle East. Although they may not have realized it at the time, they also returned with seeds of architectural inspiration.

Five Faves: Apt2b.com's Mat Herman

Condiment | Posted 05.16.2012

Condiment

The minute you meet Apt2b.com's founder, Mat Herman, you instantly get why the upstart retail site is getting the buzz it has been.

Secret Gardens: 10 Ways to Transform Your Sanctuary for Summer

Oyster | Posted 05.14.2012

Oyster

These fantasies can very easily become a reality, with an outdoor space and a little elbow grease. We've seen a lot of beautiful gardens on our travels, and so we took what we learned to come up these 10 helpful gardening tips.

Confessions of a Non-Crafter: Embroidery and I Might Be Having a Moment

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.10.2012

Courtney Cachet

I have a lot of friends who could be called crafty. You know the type: They try new recipes, make scrapbooks, totebags and headbands for your kid. Truthfully, I find them just slightly annoying. It's just so not me.

Why Nostalgia Is Good For You And Your Home

Sally Augustin | Posted 05.06.2012

Sally Augustin

Our lives are often busy, and in the rush of a day, it's easy to lose sight of who we are and who we want to be. Mementos can help us keep on an even keel and remember the roles we strive to fill. A reasonable number of reminders is best, as too many leads to visual, olfactory, and audio overload.

See Inside This Blogger's Budget-Friendly Bedroom

Stylelist | Sarah St. Lifer | Posted 04.22.2012

While we adore the stylings of our Blogger Network, we truly enjoy the tiny glimpses they give us beyond what's inside their closets. From recipes to ...

Is This The Most Luxurious Family Home Ever?

Stylelist Home | Dickson Wong | Posted 04.22.2012

Work brought designer Richard Mishaan back to his native Colombia, but it was childhood nostalgia that inspired him to build a home there. Architectur...

Brazilian Decor

Anne E. Collins | Posted 04.18.2012

Anne E. Collins

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Getting Your Outdoor Area Ready for Spring

Manja Swanson | Posted 04.23.2012

Manja Swanson

The flowers are blooming and the weather is warmer -- let's spring into action! Here are a few of my tried and true designer tips for getting your outdoor area ready for spring.

VIDEO: Reclaimed Design Inspiration

Brian Kelsey | Posted 04.10.2012

Brian Kelsey

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Home Decorating Cures for Cabin Fever

Marcia Prentice | Posted 04.30.2012

Marcia Prentice

I don't have any medical cures for cabin fever, but I do have a handful of easy and affordable decorating ideas to brighten your mood.

Old Books Get A New Life With This Do-It-Yourself Project

Canada/Stylelist Home | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.05.2012

Stacks of books turned into tables? Volumes made into shelves? Pages turned into sculpture? Library purists, remain calm. Because we're going to ta...

Designing an Inspired Holiday Table

Matthew Robbins | Posted 01.18.2012

Matthew Robbins

As Thanksgiving tends to focus on gathering around a table or large displays of food, I thought it might be the perfect moment to discuss a unique, inspired and personalized approach to decorating your table and home.

Don't Steal My Sunshine

Drew McGukin | Posted 01.10.2012

Drew McGukin

While a streamlined palette can be absolutely beautiful, I believe the 'Age of Beige' flew out the window with our last economy. Lately, life at home is about color.

DIY Renegade Uses An Unexpected Plant As Wall Art

Jennie Taylor | Posted 01.09.2012

Jennie Taylor

Tumbleweeds are fantastic. There are tons of things that you can do with them and as the season progresses I will show you a few more of those ideas...

Getting Ready for November

Lisa Holt | Posted 12.29.2011

Lisa Holt

Thanksgiving is the "heavy-hitter" holiday of the month, and always requires a little planning. Whether you are hosting the entire family, playing it loose with a group of friends, or you've decided to invite everyone over for a pre-Christmas bash, now is the time to prepare your home for entertaining.

Goodbye Facebook, Hello Inspiration

Nathan Thomas | Posted 12.25.2011

Nathan Thomas

What are the daily "images" that inspire me, you, us? Who is wearing what and why? What music makes me think about design? As a designer, I am often asked that question: "What inspires you?"

Curtains on a Dime

Michelle Won | Posted 12.26.2011

Michelle Won

Window coverings are a tricky subject. From curtains to valances to shades to blinds, velvet to tulle, discount to luxury, finding the right thing to block out the sun or frame your window is, frankly, kind of a drag.

PHOTOS: The Week's Best eBay Home Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 12.23.2011

Mary Kincaid

Want to add some fab eco-friendly style to your home but have no time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my Weekly ...

Finding Your Interior Designer Is Like Falling in Love

Christina Craemer | Posted 12.14.2011

Christina Craemer

It's very important to trust and respect your designer -- on an emotional level as well as, a professional level. You must know they clearly understand your design aesthetic and your expectations for your project.

A Stand-Out Lampshade Made From...Coffee Filters?

Brie Dyas | Posted 12.13.2011

Brie Dyas

Photo: Aunt Peaches In Random Recast, I find more stylish new uses for the ordinary items in our lives. This week, it's all about coffee filters. ...

A Wreath Made From What?

Brie Dyas | Posted 12.12.2011

Brie Dyas

In Random Recast, I find new ways to upgrade the ordinary things in our lives. This week, it's all about coffee filters. This wreath offers a new ...

We Believe in Creation

Michael Salguero | Posted 12.07.2011

Michael Salguero

Purchasing directly from a maker allows the consumer to be a part of the "creation story." This participation is a long forgotten rite for the consumer.

5 Reasons You Hate Your Space and How to Fix Them

Courtney Cachet | Posted 12.07.2011

Courtney Cachet

Whenever I get talking to someone not in the design world, they always tell me some form of "I'm clueless when it comes to decorating." Almost always, I follow this up with an exasperated sigh and a smile. One part "here we go again" and one part "no, you're really not."

Art: The Good for You Addiction

Jen Bekman | Posted 12.06.2011

Jen Bekman

Decisions about buying art are complicated; people are emotional, sensitive and often uptight when it comes to figuring this stuff out, and let's face it, most galleries are not staffed with people who are eager to leap to your assistance.

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Mary Kincaid , Founder and Chief Vintage Crusader of Zuburbia.com

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of...

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Franca Sozzani , Editor in chief, Vogue Italia

Scandals are more media-friendly, while good deeds are usually not flaunted around. It's a good and admirable attitude. Yet mentioning...

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Jill Donenfeld , Founder, The Culinistas

Karen Pagtama is a reality TV story producer by day and a miniature sweets jewelry maker by night (If you...

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Paulina Porizkova , Supermodel

The after-party was filled by the most stunning costumes and getups I had ever seen assembled in the same space:...

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Suki Kramer , Beauty expert; Founder of Suki skincare products

Here are just a few cosmetic trends. Some have come and gone, some have stuck around -- maybe you've tried...

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Rochelle Behrens , Founder and CEO of The Shirt

I hope it will remain widely understood that 'Made in NYC,' when it comes to apparel, emphasizes a clear values...

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Matthew David Hopkins , Creative Director, 360 Design Events

Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and...

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Maria Tettamanti , Author, The Wordy Girl

If I had a quarter for every time I heard, "Miami girls are so tacky," I would be rich. Not...

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. , Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai

While I offer no moral nor aesthetic judgment to would-be piercers, they should just be aware that today's trendy practices...

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Blue Carreon , Fashion writer

Reed Krakoff is a very busy man. Aside from his creative responsibilities at Coach, he also looks after his eponymous...

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Felice Shapiro , Founder/Publisher www.betterafter50.com

It's important for us to go public with our outrage when women are not appropriately recognized for our accomplishments. Let's...

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Dr. Susan Taylor , Dermatologist, Clinical Researcher, and Expert on Treating Skin of Color

There have been several recent reports in the media of intravenous infusions of different solution or fluids used to enhance...

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Soyon An , Stylist, 'American Idol'

I love working with artists that know what they like because you can really explore other options within the same...

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Women & Co , Personal finance source for women

You can have it all without spending a small fortune. If you plan ahead, you don't need to splurge every...

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