Our British readers may already be familiar with Sofa.com but they're new to the us in the States. And like most new emigres, the custom sofa retailer is making their first stop in New York, with a Chelsea showroom and online store. More

Busy-Being's owner Amber Abramson occupies a cute corner of the web and of Austin, and strikes a balance between being an intimate art gallery sprinkled with talented gems as well as a carefully curated store you love to see but hate to visit too often (for fear of spending all your money). More

British designer Phil Procter seems to have small spaces in mind when he's designing furniture. Form a desk with an incredibly slim profile to narrow wall shelves, Procter's designs are as functional as they are charming. More

Fleur De Lys is a boutique where you are bound to find a perfect gift for someone and it is hard to leave without a gift for yourself too! Founded in 2004, the shop is filled with unique finds ranging from modern to traditional. While curating the shop collection, the owners don't believe in having set rules on style but simply select items that inspire them. Their goal is for customers to fill their home with the things they love. More

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I spent two days exploring the funky shops on Valencia Street. It was hardly enough, since I could have spent the entire time browsing and relaxing in Aldea. Lofty and bright with a welcoming quality, it's a place where the owner, Johanna, and the staff invite you in to shop, sit, and talk design. More

Making your house interesting and unique can sometimes feel like quite a chore. We stumbled upon a new source for original art that's a little off the wall — Beautiful Decay. Art to the rescue! More

Forget all the allen wrenches, ridiculous illustrations, and flimsy particleboard. Soapbox is like the hipper cousin to all that frustrating flat-pack furniture: ready to assemble without tools, constructed from plywood with hardwood veneers, and proudly made in the USA. More