Cobalt blue and white is a combination that coordinates great with a variety of colors. Our inspiration photo shows it with light pink, adding depth and a strong graphic quality to an otherwise softly tranquil room. In addition to pink, cobalt blue and white also look great with green, yellow and red. A decor classic, examples of this beautiful combination have traveled the world in motifs from east Asia, the middle east and western Europe. More

Name: David Burdett and John Behan
Occupation: David, architect/teacher; John, lawyer/teacher
Location: West Village, New York City
Size: 700 square feet
Years lived in: John 26, David 11 owned

They let us in once, a tease of a tour that left the readers clamoring for more. David and John are happy to have us back, for a second look and a conversation about how an English architect-in-residence and an American furniture connoisseur, by design and décor, make the most of their West Village apartment.

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I'm a big fan of armoires, shelves and cabinets that also function as desks. They offer a great way to hide away all your work mess and tech when guests are over, and are also ideal for small spaces. On top of that, I think it's just fun to have things hidden spaces at home! More

Inspired by Nancy's great Anthropologie Etsy Challenge post, I wondered if one could furnish an entire bathroom using Etsy. If it could be done, would it be a cohesive look, and would I even like it?! The answer is, mostly, yes. More

Areaware was showing off a few of its new iPod and iPhone themed products at ICFF. These colorful phone docks are practical and a solid design. For something a little more kitschy, check out the hand that holds the iPad after the jump… More

Available in two sizes, Areaware's iPhone and Universal Hand Docks by Harry Allen, are made from resin and marble. The wall-mounted docking station are surefire conversation starters and versatile for holding a variety of objects for either display or just decorative presence... More

Perhaps it's the spring weather, but I've been feeling the cloud aesthetic lately. A pillow is the perfect medium for a cloud motif, too, since the two are so often connected in our imaginations. What kid, flying on a plane for the first time, hasn't wondered what it would be like to sleep in the clouds? Hence, the cloud pillow roundup. More

I'm in the market for new iPhone speakers and a charging dock, but this time around I want function and style. Really, with so many products flooding the market, there's no reason you can't have both. I'm drawn to simple, sleek wooden wares — hopefully they will be as functional as they are pretty. Here's a roundup of products for the iPhone or iPod that fit the bill. More

Specialty: Products by art and design students
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range to ($$$) High-End

Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More

Specialty: Home store totally focused on fun and quirky items
Price Range: ($) Budget to ($$$) High-End

It's hard to classify Judy Maxwell Home. It's kind of a gift shop but it's also a house of curiosities. It's an art gallery where you can also pick up a lifesize talking Power Ranger. Oh, and you might run into owner Joan Cusack, too. More