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The change of seasons also brings a change in wardrobe — specifically, a more substantial, outerwear-heavy wardrobe. If you don't have enough places to hang your collection of Fall jackets, hats, and scarves, then you may be a good candidate for this DIY project. When I spotted this cute storage rack in Ideal Home, I instantly wanted it for my home. While you can buy similar storage racks at a Read more
Anthropologie.com has a new tool called the Hardware Store that allows you to test out their collection of drawer pulls in aquatic, glass, or ceramic styles on your choice of four dressers or cabinets, which most resembles yours. We all know how tempting the buckets upon buckets of drawer pulls in Anthropologie's stores can be, so it's a good barrier against unnecessary shopping. In my case, I'm Read more
Bathrooms must be the trendy room to "geek out" in. From colored lights that illuminate your shower water, to luxurious waterproof TV sets, there's no gadget or trick too extravagant for the most die-hard geeks. Slightly more natural than waterproof MP3/speaker combos is this music system that was made to look like a shower knob. It doesn't tout MP3 or CD abilities (it's only an AM/FM radio), Read more
You don't have to be "alternative" or pinching pennies to want a non-floral bouquet at your wedding. From seashells to door knobs to macarons, there are so many chic options that are not only gorgeous but one-of-a-kind. Many will last much longer than the ephemeral flower bouquet, so you can have a keepsake to hold onto — and maybe use it when you renew your vows 50 years later! Granted, many Read more
New dad Nick Cannon recently told Us Weekly that his twins with Mariah Carey are too smart for babyproofing: "They know how to take the knobs and the babyproof stuff off. They know what's babyproof, so they are like, 'We are not supposed to be touching that — so we are going to touch that!' It's crazy!" While Cannon and Carey are certainly not the first parents to have to deal with super-savvy Read more
Mercury glass first became popular in the late 19th century. Although it's associated with the antique pieces that were produced during that era, you can find contemporary mercury glass products everywhere. While I still love the look of grouping mercury glass with other vintage decor, I'm a bigger fan of mixing it with modern design, as seen in the image below. Read more
While kelly green is a great color to decorate with year-round, it's particularly appropriate to celebrate the shamrock shade right now. Any St. Patrick's Day reveler would be happy to add one of these pretty green pieces to their home. Read more
Over the weekend, Michelle Williams glowed at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in an elaborately beaded dress. Her frock's beading recalled an earlier era that embraced handmade detailing. Similarly, these home decor baubles and details, which reflect Williams's dress in spirit and style, create a hand-hewn look when added to furniture or rooms of your home. Why not Read more
Here's a cool DIY project, perfect for updating a tired dresser or cabinet, from eco-designer Danny Seo. This project is featured in Danny's new book Upcycling. Two decorating secrets in updating a kitchen on a dime are to change the color of the walls with a fresh coat of paint, and swap out dated cabinet knobs with new ones. In my kitchen, you don’t have to do the tedious task of Read more
Celeriac's one of those vegetables that used to intimidate me in the produce section of the grocery store. But as it turns out, the vegetable, also known as celery root and knob celery, is nothing more than a celery plant grown for its root rather than its stems and leaves. Originally, this root vegetable was grown in Northern Europe and around the Mediterranean; it's historically been less Read more
