Louise Bell, a self-described "design junkie," former magazine creative director, and adorable Aussie, is the mastermind behind Table Tonic. The online shop stocks reasonably priced, quality, global decor that always feels on-trend. When she's not scouring the market for the modern day bohemian, Louise chronicles her design musings, wardrobe picks, health food cravings, and family life in her Read more

Rag & Bone's Fall runway show took place on a chilly evening at Pier 57, but everyone seemed to forget the brisk draft once David Neville and Marcus Wainwright started the show. "Think about a country house and all the things you might find in it," said Wainwright when describing the collection. Layering was key in the duo's vision; ikat printed dresses, wool jodhpurs, tapestry floral Read more

The talented design-loving folks in our CasaSugar Community group, Su Casa, show off some serious DIY skills with a roundup of inspired projects for the home. From highlighter pen ikat storage boxes to tuna can outdoor hurricanes, these crafty bloggers have outdone themselves this year. I'm definitely adding some of these to my New Year's DIY list. Which one will you challenge yourself to try? Read more

For Spring '12, Banana Republic is all about the sweet '60s with a twist, showing pretty peplum tops, printed pencil skirts, and floral sheath dresses. Look closely and you can see cool details such as a zigzag lace pattern on a top or a textural graphic print on a skirt. Of course, there were touches of the brand's trademark safari inspiration via soft tailored trench coats and tribal print maxi Read more

While at High Point Market earlier this week, I took a turn around the Elite Leather showroom, taking in the gorgeous seating option the company has to offer. While I did love a lot of the leather upholstered pieces, the brand also has a huge variety of other upholstery textiles as well, from ikat- and suzani-patterned pieces to sturdy wool and luscious linen solids. See what I loved from its Read more

There's a reason we all love Guillaume Henry's designs for Carven: they're wearable, chic, and have that perfect twist of whimsy we all crave. The designer delivered just that, plus a mix of colorful Alpines-inspired silhouettes and ikat patterns, for Spring in the way of Lederhosen-like leather shorts, cutout dresses, prim collars, and circle skirts. Leather was utilized to the fullest via Read more

Diane von Furstenberg never disappoints; every season we expect greatness, and every season, without fail, greatness is what we get. For Spring, DVF and creative director Yvan Mispelaere were inspired by Africa, showing us gorgeous monochromatic separates, funky, romantic prints, and the brand's signature tailored elegance in a collection titled "Beginnings." "It's about light and what light can Read more

Resort week is well underway, and we have to say, we love what we're seeing. The sporty themes, from Jason Wu's surfer femme details and Michael Kors power surfer, to Nicolas Ghesquière's varsity jackets and visors, are making us feel the need to get in shape. Wild prints — wallpaper chic at Marc Jacobs, gypsy-inspired patterns at Thakoon, and ikat at Derek Lam — lend a bold vibe to the Read more

As much as I gravitate toward trendy motifs like ikat, matryoshka dolls, suzani, and the like, I know I can never go wrong with classic designs like spots, stripes, and stars. The latter two in particular feel very American to me — no surprise there. Bringing stars into your interiors has a nostalgic effect, and who can complain about that? Check out a few fabulous five-pointed finds that I'm Read more

One look at the blogger-filled front row — including the lovely model/photographer Hanneli Mustaparta — and it was clear who Rachel Comey embraces: the independent girl. She said so in her post-show interview: "I look at my friends, girls on the street, people doing something interesting." Her collection was tailored for those who love femininity but not in any cookie-cutter way: bold ikat Read more