Is your nursery all prepped and ready for your wee one? If you have just a few pieces to find, or need the whole shebang, these might help you out a little.

• Indianapolis, IN: Mid Century Rocking Chair - $150
• San Francisco, CA: Vintage Paris Poster - $350
• New York, NY: Netto Cribs & Changing Table - $750
• Los Angeles, CA: Urban Outfitters Rug - $80
• Albany, CA: Gea Table - $1050
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The countdown to the Christmas holiday continues. You have two full weeks remaining to get out there and find gifts for your loved ones. To help you along, we've rounded up sales and events around the country, as well as online. Check them all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

I just got back from Morocco last night, and still have pierced brass, mosaic and wool rugs on the brain. Forgive me as I transition back to my real life here in the U.S. I just need a moment.

• Seattle, WA: Brass Candleholders - $37
• Chicago, IL: Moroccan Wood Door - $1750
• Boston, MA: Berber Style Rug - $700
• San Francisco, CA: Pierced Brass Vases - $80
• New York, NY: Hanging Glass Lanterns - $100 More

Name: Alexis & Josh
Location: Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, California
Size: 950 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years; rented

Originally Alexis and Josh were planning to go all Art Deco with their charming Nob Hill apartment built in that era. Instead they gave each room its own style by incorporating a variety of eras and inspirations, including some standout DIY projects. Now they face their next design challenge: how to incorporate an exciting new element into the mix — their first baby.

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Art is subjective, but there's enough variety here to please lots of tastes, from retro to modern. See anything you like?

• Alexandria, VA: Original Oil Painting - $100
• Chicago, IL: Faye Franklin Nude Drawing - $300
• New York, NY: Balloon Beach Photograph - $350
• San Francisco, CA: Howard Finster Screenprint - $300
• Denver, CO: Colored Pencil Drawing - $47
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Tomorrow marks the first day of December and that means the holidays are going to close in on you before you know it. It also means that holiday sales and events are kicking off in earnest. From online sales to community events, we've rounded up some of the best around the country. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

I am already overwhelmed (as I look out my window over the the uncarved jack-o-lanterns/Thanksgiving decoration pumpkins that languish, half frozen, on my front porch) to find myself smack in the holiday season. Am I the only one that it has snuck up on? Trying to catch up (already), I feel like I need a jolt of holiday music and some seasonal decorating to get me up and running.
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And now for a post-holiday dose of most-unwelcome reality: plans are afoot in San Francisco to create a few hundred micro-apartments, for residents who want to live alone but can't afford the average studio price of $2,075/month. Remember when I said the alleged average of $1,905/month for a 2-bedroom in San Francisco sounded crazy low? Try $1,500/month for a 0-bedroom... More

Now that you've crawled out from under that turkey and stuffing hangover, it's time to start thinking about holiday shopping. While there may be four full weeks between now and Christmas, that time will get quickly gobbled up by parties and other festive frivolities. In other words, get started on holiday shopping now and spend the rest of the holiday season sipping egg nog and feeling superior to all the procrastinators. Check out the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

We may be a few days out from Thanksgiving but the holiday sales and events are starting to kick into gear. This week's list is full of indie designer sales – from coast to coast and cities in between. In addition, we have a number of online sales to get you prepped for the holidays. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More