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New York may have laws against owning exotic animals, but there's nothing to say these lovable prints can't domesticate your walls. Photographer Sharon Montrose brings us everything from porcupines to prairie dogs — no animal license required.

The cold weather means staying under the covers a few hours longer and what better place to do that than a bohemian style bedroom?

It's one thing to add a snow globe to the mantel, but do you replace pictures? Change your linens? Substitute your salad plates?

The New York MTA just announced a new program in which items from retired subway cars will be available for purchase — and everything must go. Collectibles include station signs, maps, vintage tokens, lighting fixtures, seating and even the doors.

Gobble, gobble. It's that time to raise a glass of gravy and chase it with a shot of pumpkin pie filling. But before you head into the holiday weekend, let's give thanks to some home trends that make use of the Thanksgiving Turkey.

Being big nerds themselves, married couple Nicholas and Angela from Kansas City, Missouri took their love of robots and started designing their own — so nerdy, it's cool!

Earlier this month we brought you Chandeliers for The Bathroom. Now it’s time for a man’s take on the hanging fixture.

Did anyone see The September Issue where Grace Coddington worked her magic for the color blocking shoot? Makes me wonder, what about using this technique in the home?

Let's hear it for houndstooth. Since its origins in the Scottish Lowlands, houndstooth has come a long way from woven wool. Once the mark of traditional haberdashery style, the pattern can now be found in plenty of modern iterations. Take a look and a let us know if you're a houndstooth hound.

Here's a creative table for entertaining. Designer Feija Klinkhamer created an adjustable table to fit almost any size apartment. But unlike a leaf you have to store separately, this table literally spills over onto the floor. So no more runway meatballs.

Coffee table books are a great way to keep minds occupied while you give the roast another basting. Or maybe you just need something to balance that lopsided table leg. Whatever your reason, here's a collection of books to help stimulate some coffee talk.

BDDW is a small American furniture company creating timeless, well-crafted designs. Their workshop was located in upstate New York until they recently relocated and the amazing property is for sale for a whopping $1.9 million (making this a post for dreamers).

In New York, the coveted Guest Bedroom is a rare, elusive beast. If you're lucky enough to have an extra room it's usually the size of a small pantry with a view of a brick wall. But just because you have an odd space doesn't mean you can make the most of it.

Chandeliers can add a touch of class and sparkle to any room. And who wouldn't like a bit of elegance in the water closet? Actually, chandeliers fit with any style from modern mansions to industrial lofts.