Colorful teapots and coffee infusers make drinks both delicious and good looking. Whether you're brewing for one or a party of twelve, these bright containers make ordinary days more fun and festive. More

Visiting a show house is kind of like going to a fashion show. The designs are a little over the top and you can't afford a single thing, but it's a great place to look for inspiration that can trickle down to your own home. As I made my way through the CS Interiors Anniversary Home, with rooms designed by 6 leading interior designers, I found a number of inspiring features. More

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Reclaimed wood and steel dining table: Pascal Benichou
Wood Chairs: eBay
Antlers: Rose Bowl Flea Market, Pasadena
Rug:_____
Chandelier:____

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Saarinen dining table: Knoll
Chandelier: by Global Views, from Craig Olsen
Laser cut rug and dining chairs: Craig Olsen
Le' Lettre: Vintage poster found at the estate sale of Ed Limato
Wallpaper: Cole and Sons

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When buying everyday objects, it's incredibly easy to overlook the small stuff. But sometimes, it's that small stuff that can bring the greatest doses of joy and character to a home. Case in point: these salt and pepper vessels, all of which could add a little bit of spice to your life with their hyper-functional and hyper-fun designs.
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Let's forget the $11,000 price tag for a moment, and just focus on how fun this Swing Table by Duffy London looks. Where could you see such a contraption? In your dining room? Your design studio? Your company's boring conference room? More

Mixing up iconic designs can bring out the best in both styles. This pairing of a tulip table and original Bertoia chairs from Chris and Jenna's Collection in the Castro was achieved by patiently perusing Craigslist. For those of us without patience, we've rounded up resources to make this dining space happen with a few clicks of a mouse. More

The U.S. produces about 800,000 oak barrels a year, according to 2 Day Designs, a reclaimed wine barrel furniture company. After the oak serves its purpose as wine barrels, much of it is destroyed, so we're beyond happy that designers are creating second lives for it! Rustic and woodsy, repurposed oak wine barrel furniture and accessories show their character with color variations, stains and distressed finish. More

A chandelier hung over the dining table is a big, fancy sign pointing to the heart of the action. While I have a soft spot for crystal chandeliers in the right rooms, modern styles are dramatic, with an appealing freshness. More

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Chairs: Found at the curb and revived
Table: Gift from a neighbor, originally from IKEA
Artwork: Rachel Mosler
Paint: Decorators White, Zero VOC Natura by Benjamin Moore
Bench: _______
Vase: _______
Bookshelf:_______

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