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Living rooms

All about wall art

Wall art is to a room what lipstick is to an outfit: It's the finishing touch that adds that ever-so-important dash of personality...

Color and paint

Design challenge: Playing with pattern

Making a home flow from room to room is a unique decorating challenge. This is true whether you have an open floor plan or not. It’s...

Outdoor Decor

Creating outdoor entertaining space

The warm days of summer are finally upon us. A great way to start off the outdoor entertaining season on the right foot is with a...

Color and paint

Trend alert: White-on-white

Decorating with white-on-white is fresh, fun and full of color-matching possibilities. It’s a hot trend right now, just in time for...

Living rooms

Illuminating design: Fun, functional floor lamps

A well-lit space does wonders for the mind, body and soul. An instant fix for a poorly lit space is to illuminate the often...

Bed and bath

Feng Shui for the bedroom

The art of feng shui can help achieve balance and a stable flow of good energy in your home. Feng shui for the bedroom is...

Living rooms

Entryway organization: Stylish umbrella stands

As the season shifts from winter to spring, the age-old adage “April showers brings May flowers” comes to mind. Yet at this time of...

Budgeting & Saving

Stylish wedding gifts

Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year for couples to get engaged, so odds are there's a new bride- and...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Zen out your cube: Feng shui at work

Cubicle living isn’t always easy. If you are lucky enough to work at home, creating a home office that is comfortable and conducive...

Gardening

Tips for the stylish indoor gardener

Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to think about how you’ll welcome in the new season. One of the best ways to...

Color and paint

Trend alert: Lacquer

Lacquered decorative objects from Asia were all the rage in Europe during the 1600s and their appeal as home accessories hasn’t...

Bed and bath

How to create your own spa

Whether you're a working woman, a mom, or both, it’s important to have a space in your home that allows you to unwind and enjoy...

Live Green

Spice up your fireplace

With all the snow fall happening all over the country, staying home and snuggling up by a fire sounds better and better. A fireplace...

Home Improvement

10 Reasons to sell your home in the New Year

You may have loved the "perfect house" when you bought it, but your home may now be a major source of stress. You may not even be...

Live Green

Bring in the new year with green home design

The new year is here, and we are all thinking about our resolutions whether they are improvements to our lives, communities, or...

New Year's

Entertaining on New Years Eve

I always love to entertain… New Year’s, however, ranks highest on my list. Everyone is ready to have a good time on New Year’s, and...

Crafts

Stylish calanders for the new year

As we inaugurate 2011, it’s time to reassess goals, start planning new adventures, and decide how this upcoming year will be even...

Career Advice

Hot careers for 2011 and beyond

This is a tough time to find a job. The Great Recession is officially over, but employers are still reluctant to hire. Instead of...

Living rooms

Boston interior design inspirations

Boston is a must for design enthusiasts! Rows of red brick brownstones and Georgian style structures will feed an historical thirst...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Gift guide: Home gifts for the holidays

If you love home décor, share that passion this holiday season! As a designer and someone who loves to make spaces beautiful, I...

Crafts

Expert lighting tips for entertaining

As you plan holiday parties, don’t under estimate the not-so-subtle power of lighting. The right lighting helps set the stage for an...