H&H is changing (and getting smaller this week).

Under the new guidance of Tom DeKay, we're seeing a new mix of stories that intersect more with pop culture, downplay the news of the decor world and detail trends like the culture of house swapping. We're interested to see where this is all going...

On the left is a pic of Harry Allen in his new showroom at 207 Avenue A (13th Street),(212) 529-7239.

Top Stories

• Following the Stars to a New Color Scheme: We've worked on this living room (and failed miserably) too! Friends Andy and Alex Postman turn to a new reality TV show to figure out their Brooklyn living room. Andy (the writer of one of our favorite books) is not sure he's happy about it.
  
  
  
  
• Thoroughly Modern but Downright Neighborly: A house tour of a beautiful modern house in LA by David Thompson.
  
  
  
• At Home in the World: "House swapping is not just a bargain, it's a way of life. In the swapper subculture, says a member, "everyone's kind of chill.""
  
  
  
  
• Personal Shopper: MR gives us a good roundup of summery, outdoor items that are pleasing as well as practical.
  

• On Shelter Island, an Ungarden: It's nice to have Anne Raver back up north. This week she takes us to a beautiful landscaped home on Shelter Island by Lisa Stamm and Dale Booher.

  Currents

  
  
  
  
  • Shatter rug by 12-year-old Alberto Frédéric Gómez at DUNE
    
    
    
    
  • Knoll's Parallel Lines collection of vinyl wallcoverings by Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis Architects
    
    
    
    
  • The Glowdelier by ESQUE is only $22,500 for all of its beat up glory
    
    
    
    
  • Super Cool - Harry Allen has opened his own showroom!
    
    
    
    
  • Jade Jagger is taking NY with her new interiors and building called simply JADE (opening by year's end). She is also at jadenyc.com