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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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?"

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.

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 ...

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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.

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."

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.

Rather than trend spotting, I am more likely to be seen scouring the markets of India or pausing in the antiquities hall at the Met to revel in the surprise of contemporary shapes that have not changed for generations.

Early this month my team and I set out on an international journey that took us 3,000 miles overseas to present our collection to an international design market. To say the experience was exhilarating is an understatement.

Know a wall that needs a little lovin'? Dress it up with a statement art piece! Simple, stylish and scholarly, this DIY decoration will add fashionable flair to any home, whether you're a diehard fashion fanatic or a fairweather Project Runway follower.

It's now easier than ever for consumers to find home design and décor products made with recycled materials -- from furniture to insulation to a planter that grows vegetables up the side of a family room wall.

The best part of spending a day at the Brimfield fair is not the score of a great deal or the excitement of an amazing find. It's seeing items that bring you back to a certain time in your life, a time that you are happy to revisit.

As the fall begins and we once again begin to spend a little more time indoors, this is the perfect time to start seeking out the perfect new looks for the fall. From Brimfield to the Maison show, we've been finding some great new pieces to follow the trends of the season for every budget.

I'm delighted to announce the launch of a stylish offshoot of the Stylelist brand: Stylelist Home, a hub for all things design and DIY. Our Stylelist Home editors, along with a terrific mix of bloggers from all corners of the design universe, will be bringing you the latest industry news and tips, with an eye toward bringing design down to earth and spotlighting fresh ideas you can use to liven up your home. READ MORE HuffPost's New eBook Examines the Successful Fight to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell Today finally marks the end of the deeply flawed policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- which for the last 17 years allowed gays and lesbians to serve in the military... as long as they didn't admit they were gay or lesbian. Fittingly, it's also the publication day of HuffPost's second eBook, How We Won: Progressive Lessons from the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Aaron Belkin's compelling exploration of the long road to repealing DADT. READ MORE

The studio where we work each day in is a converted bowling alley. Originally built in 1928, it is 9000 square feet of pure magic, with the collective energy and spirit of over 80 years of people celebrating, playing and making merriment together.

What we've come to realize over these years is that there's an obvious common thread between the objects in our home and the projects we create at work. That being simply that we have an honest passion for them all.

Sure, a bottle of wine will do when you're heading to a potluck. But, what about the less casual events with fancy hostesses? If you're stumped, I have a hostess gift rescue plan for you.

Black and white is back in full force. Expect this ying and yang partnership to be seen from the runways to the street. So how does one translate this trend into all things flora?