There are some catalogs, which when they appear in the mail, are more exciting than a preschool acceptance letter. The Restoration Hardware Baby and Child catalog is one of them. Each page is filled with drool-worthy pieces, but more importantly, expertly styled rooms that exude a sense of richness from every corner. While the products are out of many mamas-to-be's budgets, their style tips can Read more

If you've ever been inside one of West Elm's stores, you know how inspiring they can be. From the products to the staging, it's enough to make you want to buy everything in sight. Tomorrow, the chain is bringing that inspiration to our nation's capital with its first-ever pop-up shop in Georgetown. Check out the slideshow for a sneak peek of what's in store, along with plenty of decorating ideas Read more

I'm a staunch fan of Woody Allen's, so I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of his newest work, Midnight in Paris, out in limited release this Friday starring Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson. As Woody Allen films tend to be, this one looks as stylish and elegant as ever. Both the interior and exterior sets are oozing with sophisticated scenery and offer a lot of decorating inspiration for us all, no Read more

Now that you've seen my preview of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase and some lovely little vignettes from the mansion, I wanted to share with you some decorating ideas that I'm planning to steal! I'm not looking to hire an interior designer any time soon, but I do love to visit showhouses just for the sake of finding design inspiration. Come check out this slideshow for some very chic and Read more

The last cinematic installment of the Harry Potter franchise is just a couple short months away, and every fan I know is both eagerly anticipating and dreading the series' end. With the DVD of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I just released and a new set of photos from part two surfacing this week, I'm more excited than ever for the flick to hit theaters. As I relived part one on DVD Read more

Oakland's new restaurant Homeroom takes the concept of school lunch to a beautifully elevated level. Serving macaroni and cheese made with artisanal cheeses from local cheesemakers, it also carries treats like homemade Oreos and peanut butter pie, as well as a selection of local craft beers and wine. But above and beyond the admittedly delicious school lunch menu offerings is the restaurant's Read more

In last week and this week's Gossip Girl episodes, we've been following along the ups and downs of Blair's new internship at W, but I've been more distracted by the mag's office organization than the drama. If you've got a home office and are looking for some decorating and organizing tips for your work space, read on! I've gleaned some ideas for you from the show. Read more

NBC's Perfect Couples premieres tonight, and it has all the makings of a guilty pleasure rom-com. The show features three different couples struggling to get their relationships right. There's Dave and Julia, the everyday couple; Vance and Amy, the high-drama couple; and Rex and Leigh, the striving-to-be-perfect couple. Of course, given the level of domesticity featured in this show, there's also Read more

Stella McCartney unveiled her Autumn 2011 collection last week at a chic townhouse in Manhattan, which was decorated by green lifestyle expert Danny Seo. Danny says, “We needed a mix of home accessories that were what I call 'very Stella': English with a twist, traditional with hints of modern, romantic but not frilly." The surprising source for this event? HomeGoods! Danny notes, "I'm a big Read more

Anthropologie joins the midcentury modern decor bandwagon with its January catalog, showcasing retro telephones and groovy lamps. But if you're a traditionalist, there's also plenty of style inspiration and a few clever decorating tricks that you'll no doubt be tempted to steal! Read more