Anthropologie, Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn, Urban Outfitters
Proof that the pen is mightier than the keyboard, the art of handwriting is on the comeback trail. Fonts, letters and cursive penmanship (now a required subject in 14 states) are once again cool for school and interior design, too. Continue reading
Better Homes & Gardens, Amazon, Crate & Barrel
Fall is nearly here and you know what that means. Time for football and tailgate parties. If your portable grill has seen better days, it’s time to team up with one that’ll score big with foodies and design lovers alike. Continue reading
Better Homes & Gardens
Beat from the heat and beyond ready for relief? Steady on. Designers have flipped the switch on a classic air circulation device, making it the most stylish thing to pair with an air conditioner since the invention of iced tea. Here are five reasons why Home has joined the fan club and you should, too. Continue reading
Coolest, Amazon, Crate and Barrel
When recently shopping for a new cooler, I came across more than those boxy, utilitarian ones we all grew up with. Coolers that chill and thrill from a design point-of-view are definitely trending hot. Check these out and you’ll see why. Continue reading
French Bull, Frontgate, IKEA
Ready to give your outdoor living space the posh pick-me-up it deserves? Then color up with popsicle brights that’ll bring a smile (and lots of style) all summer long. Continue reading
All Modern, Gardeners Supply, Anthropologie, Garnet Hill
First impressions count, whether you’re selling your home or in the one of your dreams. Designers call it “curb appeal” and it’s something you can score -fast and affordably- with stylish tweaks like these. Continue reading
Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, PB Teen, Zazzle
If like me, you’ve not thought about gingham for more than a country minute, now’s the time to re-evaluate this classic small check pattern in alternating colors. This Spring, designers have gone gung-ho for gingham but from a contemporary point-of-view. Across the design spectrum, this trend checks out as a fresh way to pattern up and have a little fun as you do. Continue reading
Lamps Plus, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Katie Kim, Pier 1 Imports
This Spring, all eyes are on blue and white—a classic color combo that’s turning heads with its new modern look. By pairing a palette of inky blue and crisp white with bold graphic pattern, designers have done the trick. Blue and white is a color combo that’s fresh, inviting and relevant again. And a must for every home this Spring. Continue reading
West Elm, Etsy, Draper James, Chinese Fortune Calendar, Ballard Designs, World Market, Anthropologie
Chinese New Year is about to begin and 2018 is all about the Year of the Dog. Here on the home front, designers are putting on the dog, too, in ways that honor Fido in fabulous fashion. Continue reading
Pottery Barn, World Market, Ballard Designs, West Elm
Want to squint less, see better in your home this year? Then check out these new light fixtures. They’ll work wonders in dark foyers, hallways and closets—and even by the bed (where there is seldom enough light for reading). And did I mention—they just happen to also be gorgeous? Continue reading
