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I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites ShelterPop! This week's issue of New York focuses on extreme design...and we're extremely excited. Check out our five favorite spaces. 33-year-old artist Olek just. can't. stop. crocheting. And we can't stop looking at her weirdly wonderful (or is that wonderfully weird?) work. One more shot of Olek's bathroom and then a peek into Read more
The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday! Even if you're not a horse-racing aficionado, getting into the spirit for this big Spring event can make for a seriously fun party. Let's be real: who doesn't love an excuse to wear over-the-top Spring fashions and drink pretty bourbon-filled beverages? If you're needing a little inspiration, here are some tips for ways to bring the Derby spirit to your Read more
Find out more about plantation style, showcased in The Descendants. — Houzz Top your table with these unique candleholders. — Real Simple Seriously, this is the easiest way to update your cabinets. — Stylelist Home You'll be decorating with green, thanks to this guide. — House Beautiful Secrets to a crazy and fun Oscars party. — Shelterrific Tour a charming northern California Read more
My nominee for Elle Decor's Bloggers' Choice feature, Amber Lewis, is the founder of Amber Interiors, a design firm that mixes gorgeous textiles with one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect Amber's design philosophy that "chic should be comfortable and functional." Amber started her career when she turned her love of mixing bold textures and patterns into a small textile and pillow company. After Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Carolyn Robertson about lessons learned from a second child. Motherhood has been a very humbling experience so far . . . which is a nice way of saying it’s knocked me on my ass many times over. I Read more
These creative gift ideas will inspire you — Real Simple Inspiring silver rooms — Apartment Therapy These catchalls keep visual clutter at bay — Houzz You won't believe these crazy, holiday homeowner disaster stories! — This Old House Get organized in your entryway — Stylelist Home Take a peek at Hilary Swank's Manhattan retreat — Elle Decor Try these tips for setting your holiday Read more
While the iconic tradition of carving a pumpkin is near and dear to my heart, these orange beauties are full of other decor possibilities. Consider getting crafty this season and trying an alternative approach to your Halloween pumpkin. While I'm not sure I'm completely ready to give up going under the knife this Fall, here are some fun pumpkin decoration ideas to mix things up in your home and Read more
From the invitation to the decor, there are plenty of ways to personalize your wedding. However, don't overlook the food! Instead of serving a standard buffet or boring chicken, use the food to showcase your culinary style as a couple. Are you crazy about barbecue? Offer a down-home menu of ribs, brisket, and beans. Catering the meal to suit your taste buds is just one way to personalize the food Read more
Food Network doesn't just have a new wine coming out — it's also got a roster of brand-new shows for both daytime and primetime. The surprising programming offers a broad range of variety, from the cooking-centric (on the ranch with Pioneer Woman and blogger Ree Drummond) to the reality-heavy (a squabbling, multigenerational family of cookie bakers). To see the full list, keep reading. Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of our favorite sites, ShelterPop! The tennis star lists her Miami Beach home for $9.4 million. But we're more concerned with what's outside her house: That perfect pool and bordering lake.Dear Anna, So I hear you're done with that 6,600-square-foot house of yours. Ah, on to bigger and better things, right? Especially once you pocket the $9.4 million you're Read more
