While not everyone shares a level of TV show fandom that necessitates themed cakes, there are more ways now than ever to engage and obsess over one's favorite shows. Whether you'd categorize yourself as a "superfan" who interacts online while watching or just want to make sure to remember when to DVR a show you've been waiting to air with your favorite Doctor (hello, Spies of Warsaw), here are a few tablet apps for your iPads, Android and Windows 8 tablet that are worth a look-see. 

We all went through (and some of us might still be) our Angry Birds addiction phase. I also went through a period committed to Tiny Wings (what is it with games that have birds in them?) along with Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope – all great, popular classics. Lately I’ve switched over to a new batch of games for procrastination and stress-relief...

With spring weather just around the corner, I've got the itch to refresh my deck. Pillows, table covers, and seat cushions are an easy and effective way to update old pieces, and there are a number of affordable textile options available in every color of the rainbow. 

We've noticed parallels between trends in the kitchen and the bath before. A bathroom is more than a room of necessity; it's a place for pampering. It should be beautiful as well as efficient and easy to clean. 

Though our house tours span the country, as well as the globe, today we're focusing on Portland, Oregon, where the homes are as diverse as the people who live there. Here are ten inspirational homes from renters in a place known for its rain, coffee, and book stores (among other things).

We've noticed many of our favorite submissions from My Bedroom Retreat showcase an array of artwork situated above the bed. Paintings, graphic prints, oversized photographs, and even decorative sculptural pieces...they're all a crown to the head of where we slumber. But in the process of gathering up some of our favorites, we noticed half of these artfully arranged entries came accompanied with furry companions comfortably situated below (including a pillow which almost passes for a pet)...

If you're like me and haven't yet filed your 2012 US income tax return, this is probably a good time to start before the April 15 deadline arrives. In service of helping you to do just that, as well be better prepared for next year, here are several iPad, Android, and Windows 8 tablet apps to assist you in filing your taxes and getting your money organised. 

Perhaps as backlash against the impersonal quality of the 1's and 0's of digital music, vinyl records have been making a come back amongst music lovers searching for the warmth of analog sound. But if you're buying a record player, since it's a mechanical device, you'll most benefit by looking for models which provide stability and clean smooth rotation of the platter. I've chosen 3 turntables, all provide a quality playback experience, alongside a level of precision mechanics to please both the audiophile and those willing to spend a little more for superior sound...

White walls — people either love 'em or hate 'em. Our house tours are a great example of how to make the best of white walls; they embrace sometimes decades-old trim and molding, use walls as a backdrop for amazing art collections and furniture, and incorporate pops of color through accents.

Lions and bears and tigers, oh my! Oh my, were they in abundance this year at the New York International Gift Show! While there was certainly no shortage of delightful gifts for tots and kids of all ages, quite a few items managed to stand out at this year's show. Looking for a gift for an expecting friend or your own child? Take a gander at some of my favorite family finds from NYIGF 2013 below.