Perusing through the Better Homes and Gardens' website we came across a section on inspiration and DIY projects for headboard ideas. We turned one of the ideas into a project of our own...

Along with Escapes, this month we're also blogging a sub theme: moving. Now, not all of you may be moving, but you might know someone who is, and there may soon arise the need for the inevitable "housewarming gift."

The housewarming gift can be such a tricky thing. I've always felt uncomfortable giving an actual decor item because a) I haven't seen the new space, and b) I know I'd hate to be given something that wouldn't match my tastes or something I know I would never actually use...

ATLA reader Lindsay asks " Where can I find this Lamp? I found something similar at CB2, but I love this one!" ...

If you're going to be in Palm Springs this weekend, there's a great opportunity to meet celebrated photographer Julius Shulman. Shulman, along with co-authors Alan Hess and Michael Stern will be having a book signing and cocktail reception for their new book "Julius Shulman Palm Springs...

This week's LA Times Home & Garden feature story is a great profile by David Keeps on ceramist Otto Heino. Heino was a key figure in the California crafts movement during the 1950s through the 1970s. At 94 years old, he's still creating amazing pottery...

The outdoors is a great place to play around with bold colors. We spotted these brightly painted red, orange, and yellow Adirondack chairs over at The Camp retail center in Costa Mesa. We loved the contrast of the vivid colors against the neutral wood deck. Some other fun outdoor inspirations we spotted after the jump...

The July 2008 Issue of House Beautiful is their "Small Space" Issue, a topic obviously dear to us at AT. Under the category of "Small and Natural" they featured the Los Angeles bungalow of designer Moises Esquenazi. His home is a gorgeous mix of lush colors, exotic accessories, and an overall comfortable, warm, and bright disposition. (More ...)

With the warm weather upon us, it's prime time to get our patio in shape for entertaining. We've recently been looking into ways to add light underneath our patio umbrella. We love the look of fairy lights, but don't have an outlet close enough and the thought of a long extension cord wasn't appealing. We also love the look of hanging lanterns and came across this fun idea in the Summer 2008 issue O at Home. They suggested putting up wooden birdcages and inserting battery powered candles. (We've used battery powered tealights indoors, but for some reason never thought to put them outside! duh!) Do you guys have any other mood lighting ideas for outdoor entertaining?

It's gettin hot in herrrree... So at our house, we're finally ditching the down comforter and replacing it with a lighter coverlet. However, how do you store your down comforters? The last time we had ours cleaned, the cleaners returned the comforter in a handy zippered bag that had ventilated sides. We've been re-using it ever since. Do you put yours in a bag? Are there any you recommend? Or do you just forgo it and store it in the closet? Please share your tips in the comments!

It's that time again! For all you coffee table book lovers, Taschen is having their Warehouse Sale again at both their Hollywood and Beverly Hills locations. The sale starts today through Sunday, June 22 2008. Thousands of slightly damaged and display copies on sale at 50-75% off!...