Color Blocking Ideas for the Home
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? ...
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 fo...
Clockwise from uppper left: BluDot, Thomas Paul, Orla Kiely & Alexander Girard During the Room for Color Contest (see all our entries here), many readers learn that one of the best ways to experiment...
A reader suggested sharing some of the beautiful knitting and crocheting projects from Ravelry and I thought it was a great idea. ...
A good miniature tree can work for seasonal and holiday decoration & and a great miniature tree can work all year long. Here are 10 — from good to great — some more versatile than ot...
I am so excited about our very first product line, David Stark for West Elm, and it’s is in the stores right now! During the holiday season, folks with the most refined taste often lose their head...
We recently saw Sean Scherer's home on re-nest via The New York Times so when my husband and I were up in the Catskills this weekend and came across one of the best antique stores I have ever seen, ...
Have you ever written or received a text message so artfully-composed that you wished there were a way to keep it forever (besides forwarding to nosy friends)? Well, Ginger Anyhow has saved some of ...
We're at the end of our colorful Roundups and it’s time for purple. What can decorating with purple do for you? Think regal, dramatic. Purple is great for formal entertaining, like a dining room, ...
Even though my own style is a mix of modern and traditional, I still enjoy and appreciate the more old fashioned styles. The Victorian Trading Co. has me imagining life in a Charles Dickens novel....
Russian nesting dolls or Matryoshka are a popular Russian national souvenir — and lately we've been seeing the dolls co-opted into modern decor. Nesting dolls are perfect for themed, kitschy d...
Q: I really like Justin's alphabet blocks in the House Tour, Justin Styles Around His Roommates — where can I find something similar? I appreciate your help! Sent by Wesley...
Next on our Color Roundup is blue − the calm, tranquil color of the sky and sea. Blue is considered a dependable color; it’s always there for us. In fact most people answer blue when asked ...
Green is next on our Roundup of colors and I feel in harmony just thinking about it. Green represents growth, renewal and life. It connects us with nature and makes us feel fresh and alive. ...
Needlepoint has been revived by some very creative crafters and entrepreneurs alike. These days, folks are taking the intricate methods of old and applying them to challenging new pictures....
We’ve brought you red, orange and now a fan favorite − yellow. Of course yellow is the color of sunshine which means warmth, energy and cheerfulness. It’s perfect for brightening things up...
Earlier this week we brought you a Red Roundup, now let’s see what orange has in store. Orange is a very inviting color; it’s friendly and warming, and it's a very popular choice in the Room for...
British designer Matt Pugh delivered a collection of whimsical items for this year's 100% Design. His playful designs are all made from quality, sustainable materials and his choice of natural sourc...
I remember when I saw the antique dress form in the corner of the shop on Smith Street in Brooklyn — her bodice was slightly ripped and she was dusty but I knew she would look perfect in my ro...
Last month, Geoff posted a selection of images with the Union Jack as decor. The appeal seems widespread — I think it has to do with the symmetry of the design. We see the Stars and Stripes us...
Peter Rolfe, an artist/woodworker from the UK has created some really beautiful functional sculptures. They are made from birch plywood and each form has a set of drawers. ...
As the summer ends and the city is filling up again, we're wondering whether people have brought a bit of their summer vacation into their homes. Do you use beach shells or other souvenirs to decora...
There are some things that just can’t be duplicated, and we’re not talking about the remake of The Stepford Wives. But every now and then someone puts a new spin on a classic that’s both usefu...
Materials: Injection molded acrylic Price Point: $92 retail "Le Petit Dej is a high-gloss acrylic tray with a vase that fluidly shoots up from the surface thanks to a cleverly and carefully designe...
Feather motifs have been popular for awhile and I am not especially partial to them but perhaps that just has to do with my name — I feel sort of protective! I've rounded up an assortment of i...