When Mark Frauenfelder found himself rummaging frantically through his carry-on bag in line for security at the airport, he also found himself with a cut on the finger! After a little bit of bleeding, TSA stepped in, gave him an adhesive bandage, and shared this small travel tip. More

It was a tip born out of necessity. While I traipsed around warm and sunny Chicago wearing my sunglasses this weekend, I noticed my iPhone cord—carelessly dropped into the bottom of my over-stuffed bag—kept getting tangled. What's a girl to do? More

I don't know if it's the dog days of summer or post-vacation blues, but I am obsessing over gardens… specifically ones that are far far away (as in, in places that I want to make my next vacation destination). Wij Trädgårdar (Wij Gardens) in the Sindbis region of Sweden has long been a design inspiration, and the pictures are so satisfyiing that even a virtual visit is giving me a lift. More

In my heart, I am a collector. I love design magazines, books, teapots and cups, trays, coffee serveware, clothes, textiles, photographs and artwork. But aesthetically, I gravitate towards the spare and modern. This tension has been taken to new heights in the years following the birth of my children. As your household grows, so does your stuff. Exponentially. Of course, we also moved into a larger home and our stuff grew accordingly. More

Last month, the Apartment Therapy team focused on travel, this month we're all about setting up new homes. At the intersection of these two themes? Discover & Deliver, a website that sources and then sells design finds from the world's most stylish hotels. More

This weekend I'm planning a trip up to a friend's cottage, which means no wi-fi and no cellular coverage. Though I appreciate the peace and quiet, I still like to get some work done, especially without the endless distractions of my inbox. Spending too much time away from your desk this summer? Stay productive on your next trip if without a connection by preparing a few offline tasks and feel better about that time spent in the sun by getting things done. More

Just two hours southwest of Washington, D.C., the city of Charlottesville maintains a strong link to the architectural legacy of Thomas Jefferson. Home to his "architectural laboratory," Monticello, this city continues to embrace the sights, sounds, and flavors of its Jeffersonian heritage, while fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. Full of southern hospitality, Charlottesville welcomes visitors seeking to engage the senses in all that this design destination has to offer.

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As I sit in my hotel room at 4:43 a.m. and contemplate moving into my new apartment in Germany in the morning, I find myself missing a few key items and cursing the gods of forgetfulness (and also jet lag). In case you ever find yourself moving abroad, here's a short list of things I wish I had right now: More

Beijing's skyline changes more often than some cities change weather. One day you might be photographing a centuries-old hutong, the next it'll be a giant hole surrounded by signs announcing an ambitious new project of some kind or other. The capital is continually changing with an eye towards contemporary art and cutting edge design by boldfaced names like Koolhaas and Starck, but old Beijing still has something to offer fans of history and traditional design. And the food is some of the best in the world. So if your travels take you to Beijing, check out our Design Lovers' Guide for some of the best ways to spend your time. More

Houston sometimes gets a bad rap. It's sprawling. It's humid. It's full of mosquitoes. Sometimes, traffic is terrible. But look past all that, and you'll see a city that is diverse, that is multi-faceted and unpredictable, that has a laid-back, uniquely Texas charm that any design lover could love. More