Month: August 2012

TINY, ECLECTIC, AMAZING SPACES: A NEW VIDEO SERIES

Remember Janet Lee from our Coffee Table Book of the Week post? Now you can watch the talented DIY designer in a new video series, “Tiny, Eclectic, Amazing Spaces.”Check out the inaugural episode featuring her space. Because we all need…

DESIGN AROUND: BOHEMIAN GETAWAY

A bed is the most important part of of the bedroom. Its where you go to sleep, daydream, and escape from the the stresses of the day. Think of splurging on a bed as an investment – here we use…

DESIGN AROUND: THE CONCRETE TABLE

Building a look around a quality statement piece helps to anchor a room. When augmented with lower-cost pieces, it’s also a good way to achieve a look that’s greater than the sum of its parts. This latest instillation of Design…

COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF THE WEEK: LIVING IN A NUTSHELL

A small apartment plus a small budget equals nothing special, unless you have handy resources like this week’s coffee table book, Living in a Nutshell: Posh and Portable Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces. Written by award-winning television producer (Oprah, Nate…

GET THE LOOK: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS LIVING ROOM

Adding depth to any design is crucial to avoiding that “just off the showroom floor” look and making a space feel personal like combining modern and vintage antiques. Layering contemporary and rustic pieces like this factory wagon cart featured in…

1ST DIBS: SUMMER FLAIR

It’s been a while since we’ve rounded up our favorite 1stDibs picks. Here are some colorful and conversation-inducing pieces, $125 or below. Nothing induces my gag reflexes like cutesy decorative wall plates (exhibit A), but these old Italian restaurant plates…