The Perfect Summer Getaway . . . in Finland


Updated 05/21/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Finland Modern Home Pictures

When one thinks about perfect Summer getaway spots, Finland usually isn't on the top of the list — but maybe it should be, if Saunders Architecture's Finnish Summer house is any indication. Located in the Aland Islands, a group of islands in the Baltic Sea just north of Stockholm, the house is nestled in a pine forest close to the sea. The home is comprised of a series of folding wooden Read more

Hal Levitt Homes and the Celebrities Who Love Them


Updated 05/17/12 8:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hal Levitt Homes Owned by Celebrities

Harold or "Hal" Levitt is best known for the midcentury stunners he designed for Hollywood's elite. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Steven Spielberg, and, allegedly, new homeowners Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are just some of Tinseltown's most famous Levitt fans. Geometric skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows, and concrete courtyards are just some of the characteristics of Levitt's Read more

What's Hot in Interior Design Right Now: Some of Our Favorite Snaps From HD Expo


Updated 05/17/12 9:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

HD Expo Trends and Pictures

Yesterday we made a quick trip to Las Vegas to attend a press luncheon for Messe Frankfurt and to walk the floor at HD Expo. There was more inspiration than we could possibly document in the few short hours we had to explore, but there were definitely some standouts for us. New products from Blu Dot ranked as top favorites, as did lighting from SkLO STudio. Keep clicking to see some of our Read more

When Motherhood and Design Meet: See How These Designing Women Are Inspired by Their Kids


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interior Designers Who Are Moms Pictures Quotes

We are constantly inspired by the work of designers, editors, writers, stylists, and artists working within the field of home design, and when those design professionals are also moms, we are literally floored by their dedication to both their work and their children. To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we asked some of our favorite design industry professionals to tell us how being mothers has Read more

Designer Hotel Hopping: A Tour Through Philippe Starck's Wacky and Cool Design For Mama Shelter Marseilles


Updated 05/10/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mama Shelter Marseilles Philippe Starck Hotel

Mama Shelter Marseilles follows Mama Shelter Paris as the second hotel in the Mama Shelter brand designed by Philippe Starck. Starck, the Trigano family (who were cofounders of Club Med), and French philosopher Cyril Aouizerate worked together to launch the Mama Shelter brand, and the hotel's decor reflects the diversity of this collaboration. This is not a hotel for minimalists or the morose. Read more

Brooklyn Decker Breaks From Battle in Tory Burch at the Met Gala


Updated 05/07/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brooklyn Decker Met Gala Pictures 2012

Brooklyn Decker arrived in a pastel Tory Burch gown with the designer herself and pal Rashida Jones at tonight's Met Gala in NYC. The floor-length dress was embroidered with floral appliqués and sheer details around the neck. Last year, Brooklyn was among your favorites in a hot pink, body-hugging, long-sleeved Michael Kors gown — what do you think of her latest look? This evening's Read more

Mary-Kate Olsen Goes With Custom The Row Gown at the Met Gala


Updated 05/08/12 10:17 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Mary-Kate Olsen Met Gala Pictures 2012

Mary-Kate Olsen chose a dramatic custom-made, floor-length, black The Row gown for her grand arrival at tonight's Met Gala in NYC. MK and Ashley are a staple at the annual event and often pose together on the dramatic staircase prior to heading inside to mingle with fellow designers and stars. This time Mary-Kate was on her own and actually caused a bit of a stir when she arrived at exactly the Read more

Marchesa Is Launching a Contemporary Line


Updated 05/07/12 9:03 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Marchesa to Launch a Contemporary Collection

Marchesa's gorgeous red-carpet gowns are a favorite amongst the red-carpet crowd and come 2013, we might be spotting celebs in the brand's signature style on the sidewalk as well with the new announcement of an upcoming contemporary collection. "I am not really a traditional American sportswear designer, so I am hoping Marchesa will have something to offer that is very different from what’s on Read more

Wedding Music: 100 Hot Pop Songs to Get Everyone on the Dance Floor


Updated 05/07/12 4:56 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Best Dance Songs For a Wedding

We're doing our best to help you with music decisions this wedding season, giving you inspiration for first dance songs and the father daughter dance, but if you're thinking about what comes after all that formality, then listen up. When it's time for the reception and you want to get those guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor, we've got the pop songs that should do the trick. Play Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton Have Had One Stylish Year of Marriage — Over 100 Royally Chic Photos That Prove It!


Updated 04/29/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kate Middleton and Prince William Wedding Anniversary Style

If there's one couple we've kept close style tabs on this past year, it's definitely Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Today, the royal pair celebrates their first wedding anniversary, and while it feels like yesterday that we were floored by her custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress, the past 365 days since have been filled with superchic moments for both. Read more