Sometimes being bold and taking risks in home projects pays off — you improve the look of your home, save some money, and even have some fun! But what's the other side of the coin? Disaster, of course! Sometimes the best laid plans for a seemingly simple project around the house can implode right before your eyes... More

If you want to add a dose of summer inspiration to your home, consider woven accessories and furniture. They evoke afternoon barbecues, sun soaked days in the garden, and picnic-inspired dinner parties. They're quintessential summer pieces, perfect for when the weather is hot and the parties are casual. More

We enjoyed another lively design evening here in NYC with our May guest, Tina Roth Eisenberg, Creator of Swissmiss! Read more about our evening below, and be sure to check out our two "How-To" presentations - Alvaro's Pendant Lamp and Maxwell's Clementine Candle. More

Q: We were just transferred overseas and moved into a furnished rental apartment. We need a new vision to work with, since the furniture is all dark and heavy and too big for the space. We bought a cheap cow rug and a bargain small coffee table, added some pillows from home, and found a cute wooden deer head to give it a fun twist, but the already existing brown leather coach and cream walls and curtains are still too formal for us. More

Name: Alexis Hadjopulos - owner of TINI and lead interior designer on HGTV's Pop Shop
Location: Hollywood Hills - Los Angeles, California
Size: 3000 square feet
Years lived in: 2 1/2 years

It is fun to see how shop owner and interior designer Alexis Hadjopulos, decorates his own home. Even though his home is very modern, it is also very personal and it definitely reflects Alexis and Rocky (the dog)'s fun energy. Even the dog fits in with the decor!

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Name: H Sterling Cross
Location: Boise, ID

H. Sterling Cross is the man behind one of our recent Daily Tech Finds: The Carbon Fiber Magic Mouse. I happened upon his home office setup and marked it down for its refreshingly simple and orderly presentation; an admirable array of computer and audio gear contrasts beautifully against the aged wood desk with a warm patina. But where are all the wires besides the one snaking behind? More

In 2009 we spent an unforgettable week in a renovated farmhouse in Tuscany with friends who have been going there for over a decade. Off the beaten track, up a long dirt road, the house was isolated, but had a terrific sunset view looking down over olive trees and vinyards. We ate wild cherries and mulberries off of the trees, made pizza outside in the wood-fired oven and spotted wild boars running through the trees at dusk. Oh yes, and there was a pool. :-)

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It's days like these, when my house is a mess and there are a million chores to be done, when I love to browse through beautiful, clean Swedish homes. Dazzling in white with simply-sealed hardwood floors, this rustic yet chic home is actually up for sale! More

Name: David Burdett and John Behan
Occupation: David, architect/teacher; John, lawyer/teacher
Location: West Village, New York City
Size: 700 square feet
Years lived in: John 26, David 11 owned

They let us in once, a tease of a tour that left the readers clamoring for more. David and John are happy to have us back, for a second look and a conversation about how an English architect-in-residence and an American furniture connoisseur, by design and décor, make the most of their West Village apartment.

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Over the last few weeks, I shared with you my dream kitchen and my husband's, noting how different our tastes are. Several of you, however, were convinced we could come to a happy compromise, so we set out to try (in our dreams, of course). Here is our mashup: More