Whether you buy 'em and break 'em or keep them stored away, only to be released on special occasions, wine glasses are a dinner party must-have. From your most raucous of parties to the classiest of occasions, check out this guide organized by wine type and price point to find the perfect glassware this holiday season. More

The word "minimalist" usually conjures up images of sleek "no fuss" modern rooms with sharp angles and minimal adornment. But a minimalist dining room could also be one that simply lacks many of the case pieces that were once staples in the traditional dining room set: the sideboard and/or buffet and some kind of china cabinet or hutch. A minimalist dining room may simply contain a table and chairs and maybe a simple shelf to show of a handful of vases or decorative accessories.

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While the rest of us may be boozing up for the holidays and tossing our empty wine bottles into the recycling bin, these Etsy sellers are upcycling bottles into cool and clever home accents. From barware to lighting, you'll find plenty of repurposed accessories that not only look good in your house, they make great gifts, too. And if you're especially crafty, they might even inspire your own DIY wine bottle projects. More

No matter how wild or not your dinnerware or dining room décor might be this year, give yourself the gift of letting go by allowing yourself to go a little wild with your glassware—there's a treasure trove of vintage glassware to choose from out there sure to spice up your table. More

Much as I love Bono and his philanthropic band of (RED)-clad merry men, the idea of buying most (RED) products as a way to give money to Africa just never worked for me. I would rather buy a t-shirt I actually like and write a check to Mercy Corps. But while flipping through UK's Elle Decoration this month, I discovered Bib&Sola's glass carafe and tumblers. The products boldly accomplish what even the writer of "Mysterious Ways" could not: they combine charitable purchase power with gorgeous design. More

Setting up a bar is one of the easiest home projects, and it'll be the center of party center of all your gatherings. All you need is an ice bucket, glasses, napkins, coasters and a large tray. Just add your favorite libation, and you're done! More

The Italian Percolator is an iconic machine in the history of producing a great cup of coffee. By making a cast of the percolator, Boston-based designer Frank Criscione took the form of this classic coffee image to create a mug and espresso cups. More

This vintage style post is dedicated to the color blue. Aqua, cobalt, royal or teal, I haven't yet met anyone who didn't love a shade of blue. There's really a shade for everybody! I hope you enjoy these blue vintage finds. What's not to love about a 1970s paint-by-numbers Pinkie and Blue Boy painting? Get the skinny...

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Designer: Killy Scheer of Frisson
Client: busy professional
Location: Sunnyside — Queens, New York

Bathroom renovations always have the most dramatic Before & Afters! Dark-and-dated transformed to light-bright-and-airy! Check out the results of Frisson's work:

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We are seriously enjoying that springtime breeze, which first turned our thoughts to billowing sheer window treatments, and now ribbon curtains. Read on for a few ideas...

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