Ubiquitous as they are around here, I can't seem to shake globes from my affections. And don't lie, your inner nerd knows deep down just how cool they are too. For all who emailed or commented on my house tour asking for a tutorial, this post's for you. More

For their entry in the international design and architecture competition AWR, design students Peter Plantan and Nusa Zupanc turned to unexpected materials: a pile of old newspapers, a handful of plastic bottle caps, and flour past its expiration date. More

When you think of the creation of a plastic bottle, machine-made mass production quickly comes to mind. Phil Cuttance's mindfully-produced Weld Vase collection turns this notion on its head— combining everyday plastic with old-world, hand-welding techniques. More

Having a coffee table littered with remote controls isn't exactly what I'd consider the best look in the world. Searching around for an attractive solution, I managed to find this sweet vintage cigar box at my local thrift shop to store them in. More

Red and blue might be enemies across bipartisan lines, but they make beautiful music together when it comes to decor. Red and blue are a classic combination, and these vintage accessories complement each other perfectly. Just don't let the colors inspire politics at the dinner table. More

Tony Oliver spends his days working as lead carpenter on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, but he recently ventured out and started his own design company, Dylan Design Co. Through Etsy, he sells wonderfully modern furniture and lighting, primarily with a focus on vintage materials and beautifully carved salvaged wood. More

High design and post-materialism are hardly two words that I would say go hand and hand. Yet, this is exactly how UXUS describes its Not So Fragile furniture collection— as somewhat of a manifesto on commonplace items and their ability to transcend themselves by bearing their ordinariness to an extreme. More

We're fans of composting here at Apartment Therapy, and we've shared a lot of tips and tricks over the years. Recently, Networx put together a pretty big list of items (81!) that you can throw into your compost bin. It's a good reference for beginners or for those looking to add more to their bins besides the usual vegetable scraps, egg shells and coffee grounds. More

Over the weekend, we got a chance to host Jenn Blake of Scout Vintage Rentals for an Apartment Therapy Design Evening. Jenn was on hand to chat about her inspirations in vintage design as well as to hand out a few tips and tricks for estate sale "scouting" to eager folks while they sipped their wine and nibbled at cheese and treats. More

Watch any show on the Discovery Channel or the Nature channel and it is clear that the natural world offers an abundance of inspiration for design. Take tree branches, for example. Naturally curved, sturdy and elegant, branches can be used as a model for designing a whole host of home goods. What about taking it one step further and using actual branches in your home? No better place to start than with floor and ceiling lamps! More