I don't need to tell you how big of a statement your shoes can make — and since Spring is all about getting outside and strolling the streets, you're going to need a stylish pair of sneakers to brighten up your look while providing ultimate comfort. From classic to colorful to a little bit dressy, we've rounded up the top 10 cool kicks you need for the new season. Read more

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The Marimekko Spring 2009 catalog is inspiring me with its vibrant colors and eyecatching patterns. Check out the slideshow for more about the products, and ways to use them in your home. Source Read more

We recently swung by the Fall press previews for Crate & Barrel, CB2, and Land of Nod, and were utterly delighted by the new Fall lines. Most of these pieces won't be available until July, so you're getting an exclusive peek at what to expect from these companies in the coming months — make sure to bookmark your favorites so you can look for them online or in-store after July. Here are some Read more

Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more

Swedish company Bemz makes beautiful slipcovers for Ikea furniture, partnering with Marimekko, Bantie, and Designers Guild, among other companies, to create its diverse covers. One element that's often missing for visitors to its website is the way that these various patterns and covers can coexist in the same apartment. Luckily, today I'm sharing an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden, which uses a Read more