Home sweet home.
I have a mild weakness for midcentury modern. I've always wanted to take on the decorating challenge of a 1950s ranch-style house, finding ways to mix classic era-appropriate furniture with newer pieces, artsy knickknacks, and Salvage Sisters-style flea market finds. After spotting this Denver midcentury modern house on Flickr, I want to move right in and start redecorating. It's a little too Read more
Extraordinarily popular in the 1950s, the ranch style of home architecture emerged in the 1920s and '30s but really flourished after World War II. Though the ranch silhouette varies wildly depending on the era and place, ranch houses are typically characterized as single story with low, gabled roofs; large, overhanging eaves; and big windows. Within the ranch style, you'll find many variations, Read more
Tour an eclectic and beautiful home that's filled with treasures. — Houzz These paint colors may just change your life. — House Beautiful You won't believe what Rosie O'Donnell's mansion used to house! — Curbed Your old furniture will look brand new with these simple updates. — Real Simple Check out the best new lighting from ICFF. — Apartment Therapy Is this the perfect Read more
House came to an end after eight seasons this week, and the series went out as unpredictably as the curmudgeonly doctor himself. The final episode also saw the return of several original cast members, and whether you watched or not, it's fun to see actors like Jennifer Morrison, Olivia Wilde, Kal Penn, and Sela Ward back on the scene. Check them all out as you say your final farewell to Read more
Dig into Sasha and Malia's favorite mac and cheese. 8 unexpected foodie cities across the United States. From Drumsticks to It's-Its, nostalgic frozen treats you can make at home. Iconic San Francisco dishes to ring in the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary. Picnic without guilt, thanks to these compostable dinnerware items. Make perfectly grilled vegetables every single time. Read more
There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to Read more
There are so many creative, design-savvy readers on this site, and we want to see what you've been making at home! Please share your styling and decorating ideas with the rest of us in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, where you can post photos of the small vignettes you create in your home, see online, or spot at a friend's house. (If you're not sure what we mean by vignettes, then this Read more
Amid all the speculation about Fifty Shades of Grey casting, we offered some humble suggestions for the role of Christian. We're also wondering who should play Anastasia. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez made a hilarious Fifty Shades parody for Funny or Die. Everyone is abuzz about Leonardo DiCaprio's '20s role after seeing the trailer for The Great Gatsby and the intriguing pictures. James Bond came Read more
This week, I've been lucky enough to indulge in both the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and Blogfest 2012 in New York. Aside from Kips Bay, Blogfest participants had the chance to tour Elle Decor's impressive and ever-inspiring annual Modern Life Concept House. Loaded with unforgettable moments created by some of my favorite designers, the house showcased a range of aesthetics, further Read more
We love so much about this cool California home. — California Home + Design These luscious vertical gardens are works of art. — EcoSalon Need to finish your Spring cleaning? These best upright vacuums will help. — Real Simple Make this sawhorse table for under $40. — Stylelist Home This Washington mansion is so stately and gorgeous. — Curbed Trash never looked so chic thanks to Read more
