Did you catch this past weekend's John Robshaw sale at One King's Lane? His items flew off the shelf at a fast clip, and if, like me, your favorite finds sold out before you could click them into your online shopping cart, don't worry: the textile designer plans on working with OKL again in the future. John recently took the time to answer a few quick questions I had about his process and Read more

Do visions of elephants dance in your head? Ladies who have a fetish for block print linens or anything with a Taj taste will adore the new line of bedding offered up by Rikshaw Designs. Our gal LilSugar wrote about the brand's debut into the baby world a while back, and it had me begging for supersize blankets of my own. And Rikshaw heard my pleas. The Bombay-inspired bedding has gone beyond Read more

I want John Robshaw in my bed stat. Not the man himself, though he's quite easy on the eyes, but his dreamy bedding! His latest collection of block print duvets, quilts, shams, and other accents have me drooling and dreaming of India. Unfortunately, I wasn't in Gujarat and Rajasthan to see the process in person, but I did get to stop by his Mill Valley trunk show at Summer House. A treat for Read more

Block printing is an ancient art form which begins by carving an impression of your design into wood, linoleum, or any other engravable material. Once you've made your block, you can use it to make an unlimited number of identical prints. Depending on what type of paint you use, you can use your block to print paper, wood, or even fabric. Block printing is a great way to personalize your Read more

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Elka Karl and I have been thinking of ways to punch up basic Ikea products. You may have seen how I added block-printed ikat polka dots to this Asele lampshade ($15). Well, now I'm revisiting the same shade with an entirely different approach. Armed with some thin manila rope, a glue gun, and a Bran table lamp base ($20), I set out to create a Read more

Tour Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's new rental in Beverly Hills. Go peeking in all the designer windows at Legends in Los Angeles. Time to primp up your patio! All these outdoor furniture finds are $200 or less. See why celebrities love to live in this architect's homes. Try these 6 helpful tips for starting a succulent terrarium. We styled these 13 Ikea pillows with a DIY block Read more

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been re-envisioning some Ikea products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made with an ÅSELE lamp shade ($15) and a BRÅN Clear Glass Table Lamp Base ($20). I was inspired by an Uzbeki ikat polka-dot fabric and was determined to re-create the look on my own. I decided to take a Read more