Did you see Oprah's Favorite Things episode? One of my favorite things about watching it has to be the audience reactions — seeing them scream, cry, and hug the random strangers next to them just warms my heart. This year, O featured her most fantastical favorites yet, and while some of them were geared toward gadget geeks, others had a pretty stylish touch. Click through to see Oprah's Read more

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Don't get me wrong — Pottery Barn has plenty of beautiful and crave worthy products. But sometimes the retailer's staging is equally mesmerizing. Take a look at these holiday ideas to steal from PB! Read more

Mother's Day is quickly approaching (plan your brunches for May 10), and if you haven't the slightest idea as to where to start your search for the perfect gift, I'm here to help. If your mom knows how to upload her pics to her computer, record shows on her TiVo, turn the flash off on her digital camera, then these places will offer up some great gifts she'll really love. Read more

Pottery Barn has long been an arbiter of American style, and I love that they've expanded that definition to include cell phone and iPod accessories in their line of home goods. After all, the gadgets themselves are usually great-looking; why shouldn't your charging station or speakers be? They've become very prolific, and even if their prices stay high, they're still fun to look at. Check out Read more

Put down the umbrella and celebrate the sun! A celebration for a mama-to-be may call for a shower, but it's usually filled with sunshine and bright smiles. No one knows this better than Kim Stoegbauer, a party-planning guru and the founder of the TomKat Studio. She's teamed up with one of the ultimate baby-gear emporiums — Pottery Barn Kids — to share her baby-shower know-how with other Read more

When you think of Pottery Barn Teen, do you conjure up images of polka-dot pink bedding and surfer accents? Granted, you're correct in assuming that such items exist in the catalog's inventory, but that's not all that's available. In fact, there are plenty of surprisingly sophisticated selections that would be perfect for a grown-up home — no teenage residents required! Take a look at some of Read more

There's been a quite a revolution in the world of kids' room design. Simply stenciling a lil cartoon character on the wall and throwing some pastel sheets on a twin bed doesn't quite cut it anymore. Kevin Sharkey, the executive editorial director of decorating for Martha Stewart Living — and the uncle of 4-year-old and 18-month-old boys, welcomes the changes. "First and foremost, the concept is Read more

Pottery Barn has jumped on the vintage bandwagon in recent seasons with its line of "found" objects, from classic typewriters to old cameras. My favorite items, though, are the vintage wooden soda crates ($24) featured in sunny, outdoor settings in its Spring and Summer catalogs. The cheerful wooden crates (which you can often find for much cheaper at flea markets and antique stores) have so many Read more