I've never really been a shoe-and-handbag girl. As a matter of fact, my standard-issue shoe is flat and comfortable. Additionally, my handbag hasn't changed for a couple of years now. I know that is a fashion no-no, but I found a cool purse (diaper bag)... more »
Digging for treasures at a big flea market or antiques fair can be loads of fun, but it can also be just plain overwhelming. I know I get frustrated when, after hours of walking the grounds, I leave with nothing to show for it. The key to having a good... more »
I am the kind of person who can eat the same thing for lunch every day, but I can't seem to live with the same decor for more than a couple years. I am constantly making slight adjustments, getting tired of things, moving stuff around. My house is like... more »
Sage green, forest green, lime green, jade green and more — with thousands of shades of this wonderful color, it's little surprise that green comes just after blue as a favorite color. Leatrice Eiseman, executive... more »
It's easy to pine for a larger space when you are living in a teensy one, but big rooms present some of their own challenges, and that is what we will be tackling today. Whether you live in... more »
Art can pull a room together, although the right ways to display it can seem elusive. We hope the art we display does not feel like an accessory to the furniture. We want it to reflect a sense of our tastes and deeper selves. And so searching for the... more »
Sought-after since ancient times, ebony is a dark brown to jet-black wood grown in tropical Asia and Africa. Due to its dense nature and scarcity, ebony has been used predominantly as a veneer by furniture makers or carved into small objects. Today ebonizing... more »
Homeowner Debbie Murray loves to decorate and always keeps her eye out for clever ideas. "I had noticed creative people on the Internet using pennies on floors and backsplashes, and I wanted something done in pennies," she says. "I said to my husband,... more »
For a charming kitchen, the curves and happy color palette of vintage and retro appliances beat stainless steel every time. But where do you find these appliances? And what about restoring vintage stoves and refrigerators? Is the cost worth it? Join us... more »
Call me crazy, but I like making my bed. Smoothing the sheets, squaring the corners, plumping the pillows — the whole process is a treasured daily ritual. I love crawling into my well-made bed at night after a long day of work. Having the right bedding... more »
Decorating themes sometimes get a bad rap for being cheesy or overdone. But when done well, a theme can make a room feel personal and put together. Whether you would like to incorporate favorite finds from your travels or decor featuring a motif you love,... more »
Rev up the DeLorean and set the flux capacitor to 1983 — the decade's trends are back in a big way, from nighttime soaps to a Top Gun 3-D Imax release; from classic Ray-Bans to brass floor lamps. On TV we have a young Carrie Bradshaw navigating... more »
Start your morning on the right note by crafting a space that lifts your spirits and fills you with vitality for the day ahead. Whether you want to be energized to get moving, or you crave a gentler awakening, the first step is to set up a special corner... more »
Many homeowners today are working hard to reduce the amount of space they need. For some it's through better organization; for others it's a smaller house — but plenty of people just want to live more simply. Are you looking for a way to save some space?... more »
The diamond pattern is a standout and classic geometric design. Used for centuries as a motif on things like clothing, quilts and even knitted garments, this pattern is still just as popular now as it was hundreds of years ago. Whether you have a contemporary,... more »