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Deck the (Front) Hall: Holiday Decor for the Entryway

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the moment when you step from a snowy street into a warm and welcoming home. If that home has a wreath on the door, a poinsettia on the hall table and a snowflake garland running up the banister? Well, good luck getting me to leave. More

Before & After: Linda Welcomes Style to the Entryway
It All Started with Paint

Linda has a lovely home, outdoors and in, but her entryway was not feeling very welcoming. Besides being on the bland side, this entryway was also seriously deficient in functionality. Fortified with a whole lot of DIY ambition, Linda turned the entryway into a welcoming (and useful) space…
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The Simple Beauty of Vintage Metal Mirrors

At a time of year when decorating tends toward the ornate and elaborate, I am drawn to simpler things, like these understated, pared down, metal mirrors. Whether vintage or reproductions, these simple beauties are reminiscent of old bathroom mirrors. I think they look pretty in any setting, either alone or in lovely little clusters.

Pop Tree is a holiday tree that looks cool, stores in a snap and can be reused year after year. Even better, small space folks don't have to feel left out on all the holiday fun. This clever number hangs in corners or walls, making them space efficient. Hang two of them; one on top of another for a more dramatic look! Read more for the skinny...

A colorful bouquet of flowers is like therapy, it instantly puts a smile on my face. Although, purchasing weekly arrangements is a habit I can't afford to sustain. Fall produce provides a great alternative to your standard floral centerpiece with the benefit of a longer life. Check out this roundup of tabletop decor that embraces the warm colors and rustic décor of autumn… More

Figure Art: Life Drawings Bring Sophistication to Any Room

The study of the human figure has long been a standard practice amongst artists. Learning from the nude is conventionally seen as helping with the formation of technique. And while most figure drawings were originally exercises and never intended for frames or to be put on display, interior designers and homeowners seem to be doing it anyway. The result: sophisticated, elegant, and timeless décor. More

Scandinavian Coast Inspiration: Lighthouse Oil Lamps

The history fan in me loves the idea of this elegant, lighthouse-inspired oil lamp.
With it's dramatic flame, using a couple of them can give a fireplace feel in small spaces (great for those of you who don't have fireplaces in your home). Designed by Christian Bjørn, this lamp is functional, beautiful and dramatic. It's a conversation piece all on its own. Read more for details...

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.

With Fall in full swing and the temperature dropping quickly, most of us are spending more time inside. However, the physical separation from the great outdoors doesn't have to leave us feeling deprived. Here are a few ways (that don't necessitate frequent watering) to incorporate some reminders of the natural world into your home... More

A Vintage-Inspired Entryway
Sew Liberated

We are always curious about how families organize the entryway. It's the first and last place you see when coming and leaving your home so a functional and well-designed entryway is a must.