Last year, Vancouver design studio Green Over Grey created the largest living green wall installation in North America at the Semiahpoo Public Library in White Rock. This year, they unveiled a stunning new living green wall at Edmonton International Airport, likely to be the largest such installation in any airport. More

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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

When it comes to green buildings, most people think of either sleek, super modern architecture, or weird, organic forms. For the past three years I worked on a LEED Platinum home that was specifically designed to blend into its surroundings. Located in an older north suburb of Chicago, the house was surrounded by hundred-year old buildings, and this project, while using modern technology and building techniques, fits right in. 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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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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May 27th, 2012, marks the 75th Anniversary of San Francisco's beloved Golden Gate Bridge. Not only is the bridge graceful, iconic, and incredibly long, it's painted in one of the greatest colors ever — a lovely and complex orange-red. International Orange: it's not just for bridges anymore... More

Name: Marina
Location: Upper West Side, NYC
Size: 650 sqft. rental
Years Lived In: 2+ years

During an eighteen-month stint in Boston, Marina acquired 95% of her current furnishings and nearly 100% of her design awareness, knowledge, and inspiration. She lived in the South End and spent most of her free time in the design shops, where she got to know the inventory and the owners very well.

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Partners & Spade in New York City is hosting a swoon-worthy exhibition of vintage children's chairs. A mini Bertoia? An authentic Alvar Aalto? Sign me up.

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