Ah, Memorial Day weekend ... the unofficial beginning of summer. You know what that means? It's time to set up the grill and start cooking outdoors! Check out these options for small space and balcony grilling and get set to fire up the barbecue! More

Poste Smartphone Wallet
• $32.36
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I'm always equally amazed/impressed/horrified at how much my female friends tote around throughout the day in their purses. But there's a growing number who are ditching the purse and just carrying around a wallet to hold or stow away in a coat pocket. I think a few of them will be interested in this wristlet style wallet designed to accommodate for the usual money/cards, but also has room for smartphones, small digital cameras, earbuds, memory sticks, and other accessories for the modern wired woman. Available in 5 colors (I like the gray option).

While vintage design lovers have been enjoying the metallic pop of brass for years, we've been noticing a trend in current modern furniture design toward brass accents: hardware, handles and even modern accessories. If you've been indulging in the modern versions of this metal, then you might need (or want) a few vintage brass items to help balance out the space. More

Whether you're a shark or a jet or even a Gypsy, you'll want to check out the estate auction of the late Tony award winning playwright Arthur Laurents. From vintage furniture to artwork and even boxes of miscellaneous collectibles, Broadway fans will be especially interested in this auction. More

I don't know if you're anything like me, but when I was a kid I had glow in the dark plastic stars scattered across my ceiling so I could look up at them at night. There is something that is both soothing and overwhelming about staring up at the stars at night that being an adult (especially one that lives in the city) can make you tend to forget. Here are a few ways to bring that feeling home, minus the cheesy-but-awesome plastic stars. More

Q: I am looking for chairs similar to Michelle's from her Small Cool entry. She stated that she got them from Pier 1 a couple years ago, but of course they don't have anything similar. Anyone seen something similar? More

Three cheers for the three-day weekend! While it's important to set aside time to drink beer and barbecue, there's also plenty of time to get out and kick off summer! In addition to the sales this weekend, there are a number of great outdoor events across the country. Check them all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event.
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While seriousness has its place in decorating and design, I enjoy and appreciate a a bit of trompe l'œil surrealism as well. Faux concrete walls and take out inspired porcelain dishes are just the types of things that catches my eye. More

Bamboo (both faux and real) is one of those enduring materials that comes around again and again over time. Thank the Golden Girls if you must, but it's here to stay. See what's available below, or in a town near you.

• Scottsdale, AZ: Vintage Living Room Set - $2000
• San Francisco, CA: Bamboo Coffee Table - $750
• Arlington, VA: Bamboo Dresser - $40
• Raleigh, NC: Bamboo Shelves - $476
• Bixby Knolls, CA: Faux Bamboo Lamp - $100
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