Sometimes gawking at celebrity homes gives me an altered sense of reality. And when the realization that a $20 million home with a 13-car garage is not in my future sets in, it can be a downer. That said, these starlets and style-setters who invest so heavily in real estate often do have great taste in interior design. In the effort of bringing myself back to my senses, while still eyeing some Read more

It only makes sense that Oakland, CA, artist Victoria Skirpa makes stunning sculptures and covetable jewelry from her one-bedroom apartment overlooking Lake Merritt. After all, the lake is known as "the jewel of Oakland," and Victoria's apartment, location, and beautiful jewelry (she's having a special invite-only sale this upcoming weekend) are all equally treasurable. When I visited her home, I Read more

Su Casa member Katiepwise recently moved to Washington DC, where she's done a fabulous job of making her apartment simultaneously vibrant and cozy. Describing her style, she says, "I love bright colors and am not afraid to use them. I mix Ikea furniture with hand-me-down pieces from family. I attempted a 'salon-style' art wall over my couch and I live to color out just about anything! If I could Read more

If you're not living in the same city with your significant other, it might be hard to know what he's missing for his everyday life. But if you're shopping for a gift, you can simply go with something that will make the time apart more manageable. Whether for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or just to say I'm thinking of you, here are a few gift ideas for your long-distance lover that are both Read more

This week I'm feeling torn when I consider weekend plans. Should I get cozy with a book in my favorite reading chair, or choose adventure and head to a cabin in the wilderness? I don't want to choose, and neither should you. I've found some truly relaxing spaces, both adventure-inspired and staycation-inspired. Check out some favorite photos of dreamy bedrooms, ornate Russian apartments, and much Read more

For the upcoming Rago Art and Auction Gallery sale, interior designer Stephen Sills incorporated one-of-a-kind 20th and 21st century antiques and artworks into his design of Apt. 6M, a three-bedroom residence in the famed New York building The Apthorp. The result is a sumptuous, gorgeously appointed space that surprises at every turn. Keep clicking to take a tour and to see which piece in each Read more

Sofia Coppola just listed her 1,800-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for $2.75 million. The Nolita loft, which Coppola has owned since 2002, features gorgeous views, a well-appointed kitchen, and a roof garden. It's a lovely apartment, and the open-living plan and high ceilings cultivate a lovely airiness — a boon for residents who often feel cramped in this densely populated Read more

It was all about the behind-the-scenes masterminds of film and television at last night's Directors Guild of America Awards in LA. The evening's top honors went to The Artist — check out all the DGA winners here — which further sets it apart as a front runner in the Oscar race. George Clooney stepped out to support The Descendants' Alexander Payne, though the leading man was without his Read more

This week, I'm inspired by homes that embrace color, pattern, and vivacious style. Let's take a tour of bold global style, starting with a visit to an apartment designed by an artist in Kiev, then moving to a polka-dot Scandinavian kitchen and a moody-colored London flat, among other destinations. Take a look at how elements like bright paint colors and oversized wallpaper can influence the feel Read more

In February, I took a trip to my old stomping grounds of New Orleans and visited artist Hayley Gaberlavage, whose work I featured on Casa in September. I met Hayley through another NOLA artist, Amanda Stone Talley, and both, with their sweet Southern hearts and innate, nonpareil style, were instant friend crushes. Hayley lives on the coolest block of Magazine Street, one of the most vibrant, Read more