Home sweet home.
This week, I'm drawn to sophisticated interiors that have an undeniably cozy appeal. These rooms pair dark with light, old with new, and serious with playful to create cold weather-ready spaces that feel comfortable yet inspired. Take a look at some of my favorite examples! Read more
Black washed walls are hardly macabre or Halloween themed. Instead, black paint, whether shiny or matte, can create a variety of moods including homey, modern, or chic. Don't believe me? See the versatility of black interiors, and have the courage to try it out on your own home. Read more
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story from our friends at Lucky! Summer officially arrives in less than a week but the Versace team is already thinking about next season. The brand just released its Fall/Winter 2012 campaign and although the clothes are technically for cooler weather, we wouldn't mind wearing them now. Read more
Jessica Paré, aka the new Mrs. Draper, proved she can work a red-carpet gown with as much ease as her '60s-inspired shifts. The newcomer made a stunning arrival at the Met Gala in a gold-sequin L'Wren Scott gown. The scoop neck and curve-conscious fit created a sexy hourglass silhouette, while slicked-back hair left ample room to showcase a pair of glamorous stud earrings. Just a sleek black Read more
With graduation looming for the Glee kids, a few of the characters have to do some prep for their futures this week. For Rachel and Kurt, it's their NYADA auditions, and for Puck, it's passing a test so he can graduate. While the kids get ready for their various challenges, Coach Beiste faces one of her own when we learn a revelation about her home life. I should have known from the title that Read more
Congratulations to Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson on the birth of Maxwell Drew! The baby girl, born this morning in LA, reportedly weighed in at nine pounds, 13 ounces. We've admired the songstress and fashion designer's maternity style since officially announcing her pregnancy via Twitter in late October. While attending promotional events, awards shows, and hitting the streets of NYC and LA, Read more
Challenged with the task of designing a gender-neutral dining space that reflected two very different styles, Nik's Naks founder, Nicole Ben-Dor, started with a table. The wood and iron Horchow dining table successfully merged Nicole's husband's modern industrial taste with her adoration for feminine French country, which sparked the inspiration for the rest of the room's design. Aside from Read more
This week in 1977, arguably one of the most influential clubs in history — Studio 54 — opened its doors at 254 West 54th Street, Manhattan, to the dancing public. Catering to a wide variety of clientele, the club welcomed gay and straight, black and white, famous, infamous, and totally anonymous guests. It was, by all accounts, absolutely the place to be seen in the late '70s. Not only was Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more
You've got the baby, the stroller, now you need the goods for your diaper bag. What to stash may seem like a daunting task, so we've streamlined the process for you. The below necessities are all you really need, and it's a good idea not to overstuff your bag to the point of it becoming a backbreaker (remember, you've also got a little person to tote around). As for the extras, pick and choose Read more
