For the avid cyclist, biking is more than just a means of transportation, it's a way of life. And with the two-wheeled trend on the rise, there's a slew of options available to make your ride smoother or even more stylishly cool. With the help of my cycling-nut boyfriend — along with some of my own favorite products and gear — I've compiled a list for the biker in your life, from practical and indispensable to just plain fun. More

Many urban dwellers, especially in cities like San Francisco and New York, must contend with long and often narrow hallways. Decorating such reedy, elongated spaces can be daunting. At worst, such corridors can resemble those in trains or boring motels. There are various ways one can transform long hallways by playing with scale and perspective so as to draw attention to the walls, the ceiling or the floor, thereby breaking up the monotonous expanse into smaller fragments.

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Biking's not just a warm weather pastime anymore, saved for bucolic rides in parks and along country lanes. In London, New York, even in Los Angeles, I've been noticing a lot more people riding bikes. Whether it's for the environment, convenience or economics, it's clear bikes are the wave...errr...wheel of the future. But where do you put them at the end of the day? More

Melbourne designer Mik Efford recently unveiled the "Panda," the third of his bamboo bike prototypes. Like her sisters 'Daisy' and 'Maisy' The Panda is hand made from locally grown bamboo. More

Name: Dana & Steve
Location: Grant Park — Atlanta, GA
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 2 — owned

You wouldn't know by looking at it, but two years ago this home was an empty foreclosure that was in a sad state. It needed a full overhaul of the electrical system, plumbing, and HVAC, but despite the upgrades in store, they set a date of one month to have the place move in ready. With the renovations and painting complete, the two merged their styles into one and the result is a beautifully light, bright and colorful space that exudes tranquility.

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