While bold prints can veer into "overwhelming" to say the least, when used in small doses it creates interest in oft neglected spaces. From the bathroom to the closet to the entryway, boldly patterned wallpaper elevates these tiny spaces to somewhere you might actually want to linger. The best part? Less to remove when you (eventually) do get tired of it. More

Create a modern menagerie with home decor inspired by the animal kingdom. A crocodile adorns a magnifying glass and a paper mâché hippo stands in for a trophy head. Interpreted in materials such as brass, ceramic, and paper mâché these unexpected characters feel just right in the home. More
The kitchen is not just for cooking anymore. For most people, it's where the majority of their time is spent, sharing meals, doing family projects, and entertaining. And, as it turns out, it's the place where some are storing their book collections. More
I'm in the market for new iPhone speakers and a charging dock, but this time around I want function and style. Really, with so many products flooding the market, there's no reason you can't have both. I'm drawn to simple, sleek wooden wares — hopefully they will be as functional as they are pretty. Here's a roundup of products for the iPhone or iPod that fit the bill. More
No longer is the question, "how many people out there use their cell as an alarm clock?" The question now is how many still use an old fashioned alarm clock? But whether you want a physical stand-alone alarm clock or prefer to rely upon your phone and an alarm app, there are several well-designed options out there... More
Back in March we shared some of our favorite apps that help keep little ones entertained on long trips. At the end of the post, we asked our community to share some of the apps that their kids love and in this roundup, we've brought together their fantastic kid and parent approved tablet app suggestions. More

Last month we shared some of our favorite spring-inspired tech accessories decked out in bright colors and florals. With Mother's day coming up and another solid month of spring, here is a continuation of our accessories guide full of stripes, flowers and neon colors that have been trending in fashion and design this season. More
In a special report from Paris' Maison & Objet show earlier this year, we predicted that geometric patterns would be big for 2012. Sure enough, lately we've been spotting bold, geometric prints everywhere. Rendered in colorful hues, basic shapes like triangles, squares and diamonds bring a jolt of life to a modern space — and appeal to the kindergartner in all of us. More

















































