The thought of filling my home with run-of-the-mill wedding registry gifts leaves me less than thrilled. I'd much rather go the nontraditional route, handpicking items that fit my personality and eclectic taste. Enter, Antiquaria, a sweet new online shop full of unique, vintage glassware, china, home goods, and even "save the date" stamps for transforming antique postcards into wedding reminders! Read more

Earlier this month, I took a trip to New Orleans and visited Julie Neill's lighting and furnishings shop on Magazine Street. I've corresponded with Julie in the past — did you see her Who Dat chandeliers? — but never had the opportunity to meet her, and let me tell you she is a breath of fresh air! This lovely, talented, and creative Southern belle specializes in custom handcrafted Read more

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From underwear to Edward Cullen, you can find a wall decal of pretty much anything you want these days. If you're on the hunt for an inexpensive, nonpermanent way to spruce up your space, I've gathered up 10 of my favorite sources for finding this reusable wall art. I'm really loving Artstick's vinyl butterfly clock ($74) — I'm always a fan of the convergence of functionality and style. Read more

Today, west elm's newest storefront opens to the public. If you're in the Bay Area, stop by today starting at 10 a.m. to browse the wonderful selection of furniture and accents and to take in the very cool, very eco Emeryville, CA, west elm. What's so eco about it, you ask — and what cool new products did I see when I stopped by yesterday? Check out my slideshow to find out! Photo courtesy of Read more

Mignonne is a home-décor shop in Oakland, Calif., that's one of the most charming and well-curated stores I've ever stepped into. Offering both new modern and quality vintage items, Mignonne strives to provide one-of-a-kind furnishings and unique objects to customers looking for luxury, comfort, and style. Owned and expertly curated by mother-daughter team Kimberlee and Johnelle Mancha, pieces Read more

Featured in the Spring 2012 issue of New York Magazine, indie actress Chloë Sevigny's East Village garden co-op is filled with expectedly quirky yet surprisingly traditional decor pieces. The result is a slightly off-kilter but decidedly cozy home you can't help but be inspired by. Designed by store owner and interior designer David Cafiero, there are moments of electric color, an assortment of Read more

Tucked away in the Georgian woodlands just 30 minutes from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, is the 2012 HGTV Green Home. The house, designed as a modern family farmhouse, is part of a 1,000-acre sustainable community known as Serenbe. Focused on the merits of green building, organic farming, and smart environmental practices, the community straddles a lifestyle that meshes Read more

Whether you're trapped indoors thanks to a perpetual rainstorm, or simply too tired to hit the shops in person, there's no need to forgo the sales this weekend. We've turned to the online sales to discover something cool for your casa, all at 40 percent off or more! Read more

I recently popped by Cara Corey's charming home in Richmond, CA, to chat with her about her life in California, her pouf-making business, and her future crafty and home plans. Cara is a fairly recent Midwest transplant and loves her newly chosen home, which she shares with her hubby and two pups. While Cara has worked as a reporter and editor in the past — as well as a yoga teacher — her Read more