Need something to cuddle at night after you tuck your iPhone into its dock for bed? Or do you have a kid who's already addicted to tech, and thinks your shiny, bright iPod is their new favorite toy? If you have some basic sewing skills, you can make them their own plush Apple iGear with this cute fabric pattern and instructions.

Patios are so ugly first thing in spring. Wet winter leaves are still caked in the corners, and everything is totally devoid of color until the plants turn green. So it feels really good to finally get your deck or patio to where it's usable and enjoyable. 

Whatever your opinion of arithmetic, pluses are popping up like crazy this spring. Add the familiar symbol as a punchy pattern on textiles or as a big, bold statement in decor. Get graphic!

Bold, graphic and colorful, the ladybug is one well-designed insect. Whether you go literal, or evoke them with colors and forms, the ladybug offers plenty of bright ideas for kids' decor. Here are a few possibilities: 

Over her years of travel as a stylist and interior designer, Melissa Newirth has been a casual collector of vintage textiles. The growing collection sparked a desire to turn the textiles into modern wares. Thus, Cloth & Goods, an online shop offering a mix of new and vintage textiles and home goods, was born. 

Can you see yourself lounging on one of these leather sofas, listening to Burt Bacharach and drinking whisky? Then this living room design is for you.

In honor of the historic marriage equality cases being put before the Supreme Court this week, I've gathered a few same-sex couple-inspired home goods. Now, bear with me, because as with any theme (baseball, Mother's Day, fireworks), there's a lot of cheese you have to wade through to get to the good stuff. I've found a few cool things, but would love to have your contributions!