Q: I have a vintage vinyl Herman Miller chair that got very beat up in a move. I have no clue its true value so not sure if it is worth the repair cost. I was wondering if your readers could help me out. Also any suggestions on places that could repair (on the cheap) preferred.
In the past, we've dined with family members who brought their little ones along--we constantly found ourselves entertaining the tykes with some mealtime coloring. We've decided that crayons and chalk at the dinner table aren't just for children. Kelly has the same idea, using chalk tablecloth during holiday gatherings.
With the New Year just a few weeks away, many people are reflecting about this last year and the state of their current lives. We've had a few conversations with friends who are happy to turn the page on 2009 by making the move to creating a new home in a brand new city.
In a showdown between the kangaroo and the pig, who would win? No this isn’t a childish riddle, but a real question about the aesthetics of quirky tchotchkes. We agree that a little levity in decorating is a good thing, but where are the boundaries between tasteful and tasteless humor in design?
As a journalist who has focused on Afghanistan for over 15 years, Ann does a lot of traveling. She also loves to entertain and spend time in her home. Her kitchen, like the rest of her home, is very personal and improvisational.
It's all in the details with this awesome Mid Century Modern tufted sofa. With its walnut exposed frame and great green upholstery it is surely worth the money.
Name: A Pair of Framed Any-Prints
Store: Charmingwall, Inc.
Value: $190
Description: Each "Any-Print" is a 16x20" pre-chosen framed print, beautifully wrapped with a certificate allowing the recipient to choose any print from the Charmingwall collection to go in their frame.
We've said it before--we don't always agree that wood should be painted. But sometimes (just sometimes) furniture needs an upgrade with a fresh coat of paint--and maybe a little fun fabric from IKEA.
Name: Jaime, Carleton, and Scarlet Curtis
Location: Fairfax District in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: Just a few months
We love hearing from readers with updates about renovations or a move to a new home. Earlier this year, Jaime gave us a peek of her previous home in Silver Lake, right before making a move to a new home in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. She's finally settled into her new abode, recreating a little bit of Palm Springs chic in both the interior and backyard areas of her rental, a space they describe as a "little modern, a little cozy".
Feline lovers, get ready for some pie-in-the-sky dreams come true: The Cats’ House designed by Japanese architecture firm Fauna+DeSIGN is dizzying in the amount of playful, yet tastefully designed, details created to amuse 16 very fortunate felines. Rounded corners throughout, bookcase steps, tunnels, skylights, ceiling catwalks and a floor to ceiling scratching post make this possibly the coolest pet-centric home we've ever seen.
Q: I'm about to close on my first condo and since now I can actually paint for the first time ever, I was thinking of painting an accent wall. The new place is exactly the same as my current unit (pictured here) except the floors will be darker, almost cherry, and I'll be getting my grandmother's fabulous olive green 1950s coffee table.
Loft living has plenty of advantages with our favorite being large open spaces that create a blank palette for your decorating preferences. And while we imagine all that stretched out space is light and airy, we would also feel the need to incorporate a little bit of coziness.
Although most families these days have many of the members texting away, consider setting up a dedicated message center at home to keep all of your schedules in order. We love this version that was
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