Here's a sweet Valentine's Day project to surprise your honey with — his and hers pillow cases that won't stretch your sewing skills too much, but still punch up your bedroom decor! More

Fans of American-made products will want to keep Brahms Mount on their radar. Since 1983 this company has been producing blankets, throws and towels from their Hallowell, Maine facility. And, new for 2013, they've also opened a flagship store in Freeport. The company's president, David Kaufman, sat down with us to answer some questions about the history of Brahms Mount.

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All right people, I got the message. You don't want to see $18,000 rugs on your mood boards, let alone in your actual kid's room. But I ask: what's a little baby vomit on a carpet that costs more than your car? I thought everyone wanted and could afford such things! I'll make note of it in my Hermes notepad while you click through to see the rest.
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Founded in 1865, Faribault Woolen Mill is a historic mill that lies along the banks of the Cannon River in Minnesota. Today the craftspeople are using the same techniques and machinery to create wool blankets, throws and accessories that were used 148 years ago. More

I'm really feeling the squirrel right now. I sense the hedgehog and the owl have run their course, and I'm ready to give the lowly squirrel his day in the sun. After all, they are probably one of the most accessible and recognizable "woodland" animals around. Have you ever seen a hedgehog? More

I want to preface this post by saying this: Yes, I am aware that followers of feng shui say that storing anything under your bed is a bad idea. But let's face it, folks. If you're trying to fit everything into a small space, it would be a shame to waste all that area under the bed. With that in mind, I've rounded up a handful of underbed storage options, along with some tips, tricks and DIY projects.

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Lovely prints and soft fabrics make for some unexpectedly nice sleeping bags. They might not be great for serious camping, but they're perfect for wherever else your travels may take you, or for extra guests. More

IKEA may be the brand most associated with Sweden but of course there's more to the country than flat pack furniture from the big blue box. As a Swede living in Canada, Annika Ek wanted to bring products from small to medium sized Scandinavian companies to North America. Her shop, Truly Swedish Design, has the cosy minimalism of Swedish design sans big box. More

When the makers behind Cheme Designs went to find a water table for their own boys in 2003, they just couldn't find anything they liked. An idea was planted, and a table of their own creation was born — and then eight years later, their own line of kids' furniture (that happens to be both environmentally and style friendly!) followed. More

My husband's favorite Christmas gift this year was a pair of quirky argyle socks from the Swedish company Happy Socks. It surprised me, but he loves wearing the turquoise-and-red-on-navy socks, and I noticed the other night as he relaxed with his socked feet up on the coffee table how much the socks "popped" in our living room. Why not bring argyle into home decor? So I headed off in search of ways to do just that. Here are some favorites I turned up: More