Do you ever feel nostalgia for something you never experienced? Perhaps in another life I grew up on a Swedish farm taking fika breaks with my mormor. Anyhow, I'm drawn to the homey style of Scandinavian folk and think it's particularly sweet in children's rooms. 

Did you know 41% of tablet owners use their devices while watching TV? That was one of the staggering statistics I heard at a SXSW Interactive panel last month. A majority of those people are dividing their time between watching their show and interacting via Facebook or Twitter. They're tweeting, commenting, and talking live as the events unfold during broadcast, a notable change in how we're experiencing television series in the age of social networking...

That's right, the people who brought you the Necomimi brainwave controlled ears have a new project — and one that could lend itself to be slightly more useful. A short while ago at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Nuerowear showcased their prototype Mico headphones — audio gear that not only plays music, but also creates a playlist of songs based on your mood.

While strolling through the aisles of the SXSW Interactive convention center, something immediately caught my attention...literally stopping me in my tracks. A roaming bot on wheels, standing about 5 feet tall with an LCD monitor affixed to it, turned and followed me. A live person greeted me through the screen. This was Beam, and it may be the new way you work from home.

With the recent resurgence of a more laid back, bohemian style, I am ready to step back from my usual palette of cool whites and grays and embrace a warm, richly patterned look. I stumbled upon Kantha throws when shopping for bedding for my new place and immediately developed a serious design crush.

I just can't seem to get enough snakeskin lately, which seems fitting since we just started the Year of the Snake in February. Like other animal prints, snakeskin works well as a neutral while still adding a bit of sophistication or pattern to a room. 

You're tired of solid paint colors and you can't find a wallpaper you really love. If your walls need a kick, and your style is a bit more daring, would you consider grafitti? More

The general rule for layering two sets of curtains is sheer + opaque. The sheers allow light in while providing privacy during the day and the opaque layer blocks light for blissful sleep, warding off drafts and dampening noise. Beyond that the possibilities are endless: mix and match prints, color and texture to create something unique.

About a year ago, Dabney revealed the transformation she had made to the world's ugliest kitchen in the world's ugliest condo. You all loved it... although you weren't so sure about the gold cabinet hardware. "Gold knobs? Really?" one commenter asked. Fast-forward ten months, and I'm starting to see gold (and brass) toned hardware and fixtures creeping into kitchens everywhere. Dabney, you trendsetter, you.