Is it a chair... or a trellis? Is it a table... or a birdbath? These simple yet multifunctional pieces from Swedish designer Eva Schildt are lightweight enough for even the smallest of gardens. More

Used as a foundation in everything from rustic serving plates to newborn onesies, bamboo is like the tofu of eco-conscious design. As someone who loves tofu, I mean that in the nicest way: Both have an elementary kind of versatile appeal. A particularly elegant representation of bamboo's broad aesthetic is the Pile Isle Reloaded bench by German based bamboo-design company, Conbam. More

Last weekend, gravity did some redecorating at my apartment, bringing a large antique mirror crashing to the floor. Both the mirror and frame were totally unsalvageable, reduced to splinters of glass and gilded wood, and once I got over my shock and my gratitude that no one was hurt (because someone could have really been hurt!), I confess it made me want to cry — I loved that mirror! I'm sure many of us have had beloved objects or decor that has been irreversibly ruined. So what are some of the lessons we can learn from their untimely demises? More

We haven't seen any of the white stuff here in D.C. but my kids have their fingers crossed. In preparation for the first snow storm of the season, I'm buying new sleds for Christmas and filing away this fun idea. More

Light tables are cropping up all over Pinterest and some of our favorite blogs as a fun and engaging object for child's play. We've seen lots of commercial and DIY options and we just came across this luxury model, the Illumesa light table, created by Danish design giant Verner Panton in 1970. More

When furnishing a home, money and time can often feel like impossible obstacles between having a home that's unique and having one that feels like it's furnished with the same pieces you see everywhere. To save on both, it's Ikea or a big box retailer. The possibility of another option is what excites me about Made.com, a new kind of furniture company I discovered in London.

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Have you ever thought that your furniture might have a life of its own? Dutch artist Jip Piet Hilhorst's living table does. Created entirely of soil and edible herbs, the dirt table is the ultimate farm-to-table experience. More

Sustainable design was a clear focus at this year's Design Harvest showcase, where highlights ranged from a non-toxic paint system that allows you to design and paint your own rug, to furniture fashioned from scraps of steel, to sumptuous wallpapers from indie design studios. More

Specialty: American & European architectural salvage

Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

Just south of downtown, in one of Houston's oldest neighborhoods, is a nearly 100-year-old house. This is Adkins Architectural Antiques, a great source for vintage hardware - or vintage anything, really - and a charming glimpse into Houston's past. More

So many of us have one of these tired footstools. They were cute a few years ago when they seemed light and inexpensive and now they're just tired and cheap looking. Find out how you can transform it into something fabulous after the jump.
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