Some families head out to the tree farm or the neighborhood tree lot the day after Thanksgiving. We usually wait for the first weekend of December to find our perfect tannenbaum. Have you, like 30 Rock's Tracy Jordan, found your tree and decked it out yet? Or are you still biding your time? Photo courtesy of NBC
I may just be speaking for myself here, but I think for most of us (despite good intentions), the new year is a time of failed resolutions. Sad, but true. Such is not the case for H&M, which will embark on a new venture in early 2009, making its foray into the arena of interiors with a range of home textiles and accessories. Whether you're looking for a quick bathroom update, a new look in the living room, or a punch of color in the kitchen, online and mail order shoppers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands can count on H&M's expertise to inject a little fashion into your homes. And, of course, it will all come at an affordable price: cushions will range from $6 to $19, bed sets from $19 to $63, and towels from $11 to $19. Some key pieces in the range will be 35 different pillow cover designs and 15 bed linen sets. True to H&M’s clothing heritage, shoppers will be encouraged to mix and match, and with palettes of neutrals, monochrome, nautical blues and reds, and bright neons, it shouldn't be hard. There will be something for everyone, too: bold decorators might choose a Jackson Pollock-inspired paint splatter-printed cushions, while the back-to-basics person goes for H&M's organic bedding and cushions in clean white and soft beige. To see a bunch of photos of the collection, read more
When US First Lady Laura Bush let the press preview the White House's holiday decorating look yesterday, she gave reporters a lot of holiday eye candy to absorb. This year's theme, "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" may be too patriotically themed and colored for your home decorating scheme, but that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of ideas to steal from the White House's look. For some suggestions for adding White House style to your casa, check out the slideshow. Source
Have a nature-loving pal who still needs a gift this season? Then try making her a cool botanical calendar. It's also an easy project that you can share with precocious youngsters, so everyone can get in on the fun!
This week, I showed you some gift guides for items at small price points, from $5 to $25, which are great for co-workers, neighbors, or distant family members. Today, I've collected a handful of super-stylish gifts for $50 or less. While more expensive, $50 is also a reasonable and customary amount to spend on close friends and family. And thanks to the rampant sales and reduced prices these days, if you're willing to spend it, you really can get a lot of bang for your 50 bucks. For the rest of my finds, including this recycled balloon vase, read more
I have huge respect for architects, interior designers, interior stylists, and landscape architects, but there's a special place in my heart for those mad geniuses who create gorgeous products for our homes' interiors. From quilts to lamps to rugs, they do it all. While I can't even come close to featuring all of the amazing product designers out there, I've picked out some favorites. So tell me, who's your favorite product designer?
Some families head out to the tree farm or the neighborhood tree lot the day after Thanksgiving. We usually wait for the first weekend of December to find our perfect tannenbaum. Have you, like 30 Rock's Tracy Jordan, found your tree and decked it out yet? Or are you still biding your time? Photo courtesy of NBC
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