70 Ideabooks by Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien

I may not be a daily horoscope reader, but I am over the moon for all the constellation designs popping up in home design. Here are 20 starry finds that can add a little cosmic chic to your abode. — Jen from The...

Nowadays you can find magnets that look amazing and have super strength. And there are more places than ever to use them; not only is there magnetic paint that lets you turn a wall into a magnetic surface, but it's also possible to have a stainless...

One pattern that I've seen popping up everywhere lately is the Swiss cross — it's no longer stuck on the medicine cabinet. Nowadays, it's easy to spot a Swiss cross in many textiles. No matter the color, it feels iconic and classic, and it complements...

How you dress up your walls and how you accessorize an outfit have a lot in common. In both cases, simplicity sometimes rules, and other times, layering in more elements adds some needed drama. We all know how a mirror makes a space look larger, more...

When you pair shiny metallics with leather, you're sure to have a chic combination. Gold and silver leather accents in a home add a bit of luxe style that feels flirty and fun. It's best not to go overboard with metallics, though — a little gold (or...

Shadow box art, like any old-time craft, can look fresh and modern depending on how you put it together. Check out these ready-made shadow boxes with a graphic, artsy style. And for the DIYer, there are frames and repurposed shelves that could easily...

The big turkey dinner, or the official kickoff to holiday dinner parties, is just around the corner. Here are 20 benches you can pull into the dining room for extra seating — or use in your family room, bedroom or entryway. — Jen from The...

It's hip to square, at least when it comes to lampshades. The perfect lampshade polishes the look of a lamp, much in the way that a hairstyle can make or break a great outfit. (I hear Michael Kors in my head talking about styling runway hair accordingly!)...

Autumn is the perfect time to nest indoors with some potluck dinners and sweet pies on the table. Here are 20 ideas to make everyday meals — and those fall dinner parties — feel as special as the changing colors of the leaves. — Jen from

Now that my daughter is officially a walking, climbing, getting-into-everything toddler, I have a better sense of what furniture doesn't work and what furniture would make life easier. Here are a few furnishing ideas worth considering for the little ones...

What was your favorite part of the summer Olympics? There's something about the Olympic games that taps into the inner cheerleader in all of us. I found myself rooting for teams with the same enthusiasm I had as a kid at Camp Color War. You (or the kiddos)...

We Americans just celebrated the birth of our nation. Here's a look at decorative ways to show off your love for your home state (or the adopted state you now love). From art prints to pillows — even furniture — there are some cool ways to show your...

After spending a week in a Maine cabin situated right on a lake, I've been hooked on spaces with a "cabin chic" style. Who doesn't daydream about spending a few lazy summer days in a rustic cabin with nature all around? Here are 20 finds that capture...

Melamine is much more than lightweight, shatterproof plastic. It's your go-to portable serveware to pack a picnic or dine al fresco. When you're setting the table for a party, melamine feels like a notch above disposable paper plates or plastic cups,...

It's the start of spring, when the cherry blossoms are blooming and the trees start coming back to life. It's easy to think of trees as a design element that's typecast for Christmas decorations, but with the right twist of simplicity and color trees...