The movement to democratize interior design has been building steam for a while, from magazines like Domino that broke the mold of the unattainable and unaffordable in traditional shelter magazines to blogs and books that break down the basic principles of design.

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This time last year we put together a round-up of 10 Classic Glam Nurseries, which was a real visual treat and loved by many. But sometimes loving the look of something does not necessarily mean knowing how to pull it off. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to put together a classic glam nursery of your own.

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Prints are great, but one-of-a-kind originals are...more great. The folks at Brooklyn-based Orange You Glad design studio are about to host their second "Will Draw For" event. It's a two-day gathering of artists and illustrators who will draw an animal of your choosing in exchange for a donation to a local animal shelter. It's a nice way to get a piece of original art for yourself or your kid and help a furry friend. More

Q: I am having a hard time figuring out how to lay out my living room furniture. We have a fireplace, so the one corner is used up. Most of the right hand wall is a patio door with three panels. The middle one opens to the balcony, so that limits what I can place on that wall as well. 

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Q: I have a couple of oldish chairs (that I love) with fabric upholstery, and a cat that loves to scratch the corners of the cushions, causing the fabric to fray.  I'm wondering if I could try adding leather patches to the corners of the cushions (like the leather elbow patches on tweed coats, stereotypically worn by professors). Is this a reasonable idea? The alternatives are to live with the frayed corners, to totally reupholster with a less fun-to-scratch surface material, or to get rid of the chairs completely.

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I once had to make a headboard for a photo shoot and found it surprisingly easy. I just ordered the wood from the local hardware store in the width and height that I needed (standard widths: twin: 38 inches; full: 54; queen: 60; king: 76). I then purchased some batting and fabric to cover the board and staple-gunned away like I was wrapping a gift.

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From The Kitchn → 10 Things To Pack for Cooking on Vacation

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How adorable is this mini hanging macrame garden? Look closely and you'll realize the pots are actually repurposed eggshells!

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Modern artwork encompasses a huge number of categories, from paintings to prints, sculptures to conceptual art. We love the modern artwork in our house tours and are always excited to see a new piece — especially one that puts a smile on our faces! Here are a few picks for some happy modern art to inspire your creativity and cheer.
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With summer just days away (officially, anyway), all I can think about are long, warm, relaxing naps on my imaginary sleeping porch. If you're lucky enough to have a porch, why not try your hand at building your own hanging daybed?

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