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It's A Match: Can You Spot The Celeb Behind The Decor Collection?
We see them all the time: celebrities-turned-designers. If you had a chance to morph your name… Read More
Grab Some Tissues: Video Shows Tornado Survivor Finding Lost Pup On Air
Citizens are still reeling from the tragic, massive tornados that swept through Oklahoma yesterday, and the ramifications are still being processed. The devastation, it appears, is difficult even to convey. Yet, amidst the destruction, Gawker posted a video this morning that both sums up the tragedy… Read More
May 21, 2013 7:00 AM EDT
Go Inside Nate Berkus Associates — & Meet The So-Chic Team
If there's anyone who can transform an old horse stable into an office, it's superstar interior designer Nate Berkus. So, it should come as no surprise that Nate Berkus Associates has got to be one of the coolest work environments we've ever seen. Just think: a lofty studio outfitted with custom-made… Read More
May 20, 2013 4:15 PM EDT
Of Course, The First MissoniHome Store Opens In Southampton
You can spot the zigzags from a mile away. You waited hours in line for its Target-collaboration collection. Just seeing those bold colors and energizing prints can instantly put a pep in your step. Yes, we're talking about family-owned MissoniHome and its distinct decor accessories and textiles. And… Read More
May 19, 2013 7:20 AM EDT
I-DIY: How To Make The Perfect Gallery Wall
Ah, the gallery wall. When done right, it can transform an uninspired room into an eye-catching pad with personality…key words here being when done right. To make sure we had all the best pointers, we met up with Bill Powers, owner of NYC-based Half Gallery and co-owner of the art collection company… Read More
May 18, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
Black Thumbs, This Is For You: 10 Gardening Mistakes To Avoid
Black thumbs, be damned. Plant-life grim reapers can breathe a little easier when picking up a shovel — because Real Simple brings us the 10 most common (but not-so obvious) gardening mistakes, courtesy of its soil-savvy readers. Whether you have acres of green bounty or a box garden outside your window… Read More
May 17, 2013 5:20 PM EDT
A Gallery Girl Shares Her 10 Favorite Things Right Now
When you're surrounded by exquisite art daily, helm side businesses, and live in a home so gorgeous you're regularly featured on interior-design blogs, you can officially say you're a tastemaker. Until then, though, you can always look to influencers like art-gallery director Heather Taylor for inspiration… Read More
May 17, 2013 11:40 AM EDT
It's A Match: Can You Spot The Celeb Behind The Decor Collection?
We see them all the time: celebrities-turned-designers. If you had a chance to morph your name into a multimillion-dollar brand, wouldn't you? (We would.) But the reality is — in fashion and decor — some celebrity ventures just aren't that well thought-out. After all, it's far too easy just to stamp… Read More
May 16, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
Upgrade Your Home Right Now — 12 Decor Pros Tell All
The quest to outfit our pads usually starts off strong — we scan furniture stores for inspiration and dog-ear the shelter mags with gusto. But, then reality sets in: The good stuff usually costs a boatload. Well no more. We're not resorting to that trek of shame across the bridge (read: Ikea). This… Read More
May 20, 2013 1:40 PM EDT
May 16, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
The Carrie Effect (Or, Why Your Friend's Home Looks So Familiar)
We love the characters from our favourite shows, but in a few cases, we like their flats even more. Seriously, if we could replicate Monica's digs from Friends, we'd call it a day. And apparently, we're not alone: A research study conducted by MORE TH>N revealed that British homeowners spend an average… Read More
May 16, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
Get Zen! Bethany Mayer Shows Us Her Beach-Inspired Brooklyn Pad
As much as we love the city, there's nothing like a beach escape to soothe our souls and calm our minds. Luckily, for those of us stuck in the concrete jungle, Bethany Mayer's Surf Bazaar brings the best of all things oceanic right to us. And fittingly, her Brooklyn brownstone is a zen homage to the… Read More
May 15, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
Where's The Fire? Find Sanctuary In A Surprising Place, With A $400 Giveaway
It's no secret: City life can wear you down. Not to mention the concrete jungle affords very little solitary space to breathe. A backyard? We can only dream. A balcony? If we're lucky. Most of us city dwellers only have a fire escape to find outdoor solace...if that. So, with that in mind, Pottery Barn… Read More
May 14, 2013 12:30 PM EDT
Jo Malone Makes The World A Greener Place One Garden At A Time
New York City is getting by with a little help from its friends across the pond. Jo Malone London — famous for its elegant perfume bottles and mesmerizing scents — is teaming up with the New York Restoration Project to transform the flood-prone Gil Hodges community garden in Gowanus, Brooklyn… Read More
May 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
No Green Thumb? No Problem — Your Cheat Sheet To A Rad L.A. Garden
Maybe it’s the arrival of summer, but we’re feeling like a home makeover is in the air — starting with our gardens. Really, we're thinking now is the perfect time to give your landscape some love or replace that sad-looking houseplant (Hey, baby steps!).
So, we've culled our favorite local… Read More


















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