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!

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.

Listen up, folks: we only get a few three-day weekends each year and so it's up to each of us to make the most of them. Oh sure, you'll want to take some down time to drink some beer and bask in the sun. There's still plenty of time for a little DIYing. Check out these 30 projects for 3-day weekend inspiration.

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.

The name may conjure images of a pie being kept under lock and key from Yogi Bear, but pie safes were once a practical staple in most kitchens. These little boxes are still quite charming - and there's no reason to keep them in the kitchen. Here are 5 pie safes, along with new ways to use them throughout the home.

Perhaps as a way to entice online savvy shoppers back into stores, we've noticed that more and more retailers are hosting DIY and other experiential events. Even retailers like Gap, who have little to do with home decor, are jumping on the DIY workshop wagon.

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Terrain, the garden and home store, has had one brick and mortar presence, in Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania, since 2009. Now, the brand has added a second location in Westport, Connecticut. In a space that once housed a Cadillac dealership, Terrain has opened a lush garden center and restaurant.

What could be better than virtually browsing the drool-worthy items on 1st Dibs? How about walking amongst the classic vintage pieces in a 33,000 square foot showroom in the New York Design Center? That's exactly what I did last week — and you can, too.

You can't just walk by a sofa like this. With the white frame and bright pink upholstery, it's like a piece of candy sitting in the middle of a room. Or human sized Barbie furniture…