We love Blu Dot's Scamp table - beautiful, modern, versatile.

Mixing wood grain with crisp white is a great way to introduce modern pieces into a more traditional room. Get the look with one of these pieces or get creative and DIY an existing piece of furniture.

My backyard is the size of a postage stamp, and filled with dog poop and sorrow. Redoing it, however, is for another day. I'll get there at some point, and will then be all over these DIY outdoor tables. In the meantime, if your outdoor space is in better shape than mine, follow the links for instructions on how to make one of these yourself.

Hey there good lookin'. I really, really like you but, at $3746, you're a little out of my league. I'm sure you're worth every penny, and no doubt someone else will come along soon and sweep you off the showroom floor. But for now, I have to turn my attention elsewhere... 

When you're living in cramped quarters, having more than one side table can make the room feel crowded. That's where nesting tables come in handy. When they're not in use, they nest together in a neat little space saving package. Then, when you're entertaining, the tables can be spread about for maximum drink placing, appetizer plate sitting usage.

It's a gem finding handmade artisans that fit your style. The pieces featured here are unique, beautifully crafted and made mostly of eco-friendly or natural materials. They're also very modern, without the patchwork look that sometimes comes with handmade goods.

There's nothing trapped about the trend of wire caging. The iron accent adds a touch of industrial to a space, whether it's framing a lightbulb or stashing your mags. Here are some fresh finds for this peekaboo look:

Wooden lamps from Channels design studio in London.