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Modern furniture showroom SUITE New York has officially launched the second installment of the Pink Swan Project. Nineteen of the world's leading designers were asked to put their spin on designer Arne Jacobsen's iconic Swan chair before they're auctioned off, during the month of October, on Charitybuzz.com. The best part of the project? One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction Read more
While we're sad to see Summer go, and it's hard to believe it's already the end of August, there's lots of beauty in store for Fall. When I'm not scouring the web for the latest home trends, I've got to be real; I harbor a very serious passion for shoes. I've drawn inspiration from the beautiful fabrics and styles from Fall shoes and translated them into dreamy seating options for your home. Put Read more
Last year, my mother sent me this set of purple Louis XV armchairs of hers, from the house that I grew up in, and I'm absolutely in love with them! I wasn't sure quite where to put them at first, but once I saw the rich color against my peacock blue walls, they were home. The next task was to add more purple to the room to create a color theme. I began brainstorming how to decorate with purple Read more
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Staring at the pictures in National Geographic or watching the travels on its cable channel has a way of making us want to sell all of our possessions and catch the next plane to whatever far-flung locale they're profiling. A more practical and interactive option now is the iPad app National Geographic Adventure Presents The Greatest Stories Ever Told ($2). Featuring explorers in their journeys Read more
I'm pretty impressed with this handmade cable-knit armchair slipcover. — Craftzine Try one of these 21 tricks for enhancing your entryway. — Real Simple Tour the American Idol mansion on Mulholland Drive. — Hooked on Houses I like these Facebook-inspired like and dislike self-inking stamps. — Making it Lovely Take a peek at the hottest new design blogs. — ShelterPop Prepare for Read more
For even the most casual of home-workout enthusiasts, an exercise ball is a fact of life — and of home decor. If you're going to regularly use one, you need to keep it inflated and in your living space. Stashing it in the garage or basement only discourages you from using it, but all too often these giant balls simply look inappropriate when paired with your decor. The good news is that even Read more
The lovely Brooke Shields just granted Architectural Digest an exclusive look at her Manhattan town house, and I'm in love with each room that's featured. While a portion of the article is on the site, be sure to pick up a copy of the March issue of Architectural Digest to read the entire fascinating exclusive. Shields worked with decorator David Flint Wood on her four-story Greenwich Village Read more
Whether you're an international jet-setter or an armchair traveler, exploring beautiful hotels never gets old. Some of these hotels may become destinations for you in the next year, while others may be ones you visit in your daydreams. I know that I've found plenty of inspiration from these destinations this year. From the funky to the fabulous, come take a look at some of the great hotels, inns, Read more
Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep Read more
