Los Angeles Lofts
• Design Star Antonio Ballatore's Downtown Loft
• Philip & Leona's Wide Open Loft
• Daniel's Eclectic Industrial Loft

Chicago Coach Houses
• Brenda & Harry's Contemporary Coach House
• Matt & Betsy's Color-Inspired Coach House
• Liz & Joe's Cute & Crafty Coach House

Brooklyn Brownstones
• Rebecca's Vintage Brownstone
• Peter's 1892 Brooklyn Brownstone
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American folk art used to have a bad rap, labeled primitive or naive compared to other fine art. Traditional woven rugs, carvings, and quilts - once valued in families and small communities for their utility - are now recognized by the larger world as a legitimate bottom up approach to beautiful design. Created by self-taught artists, they have their own patterns and expressed traditions, unique to region and individual maker. Think Navajo rugs, or the vibrant quilts of Gees Bend, and you know what I mean.
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What better day to review the official U.S. code of etiquette for displaying the American flag than the 4th of July? Grab a sparkler, class is in session. More

When I was growing up in East Texas, my family hosted annual (and epic) 4th of July BBQs. Some of my earliest memories are of shaking my tail feathers to country music and zydeco at these get-togethers, and every year I honor the tradition by playing a motley assortment of blues, folk, bluegrass, gospel, and rockabilly. This year I've decided to share some of my favorites, which I always find add a bit of pep to any shindig.
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It seems like some styles come around so frequently that it's as if they never truly go away. 1960s mod is that kind of a style. Fashion and interior design alike seem to reference past eras with constant nods to color, form, texture and pattern. When done well, these influences can be integrated into the home in classic doses. More

While I may dream of beach houses in summer, right now I'm all about snowy ski vacations. I'm picturing a cozy mountain top retreat. In fact, the picture in my head looks a lot like Aerin Lauder's Aspen ski lodge! More

Horizontal wood paneling is in vogue again, after the unfortunate faux wood-grain varieties that made it less than desirable. But people are updating the look, using salvaged materials and creamy painted finishes, for a fresh interior surface. More

If you missed the premiere of Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter on PBS, you'll be happy to know that it is now available for streaming online! Narrated by Jack-of-all-trades, James Franco, the documentary explores the influential designing husband and wife team. More

In some sense Southwestern style is not a trend. For centuries, the Navajo print has always been a striking addition in both apparel and accessories, and Kilim rugs and pillows offer an eclectic touch to any home. From runway to hallway, 2011 has seen this geometric and architectural style gain nearly ubiquitous presence. More

As a part of our American Style focus this month, we took a look at four U.S. cites through the lens of home decor in that locale - from small space smarts in NY on the East Coast to fashion on display in LA in the West, here is a whirlwind tour by city:
• Small Spaces, NYC Style: 10 Homes Under 600 Square Feet
• Secondhand Superheroes in St. Louis: 10 House Tours
• Classic Chicago Homes: From Coach Houses to Two Flats
• Fashion on Display in LA: 10 Well Dressed House Tours