Author: Meghan

GET A GRIP: KNOB ROUNDUP

Commitment-phobes and penny-pinchers rejoice: switching out old knobs is the easiest and cheapest way to give your kitchen or bathroom an instant facelift. This facelift is also easily undone down the road.   These black and gold Jewel Knobs from…

ALTERNATIVE GUEST BEDS

Air mattresses, though marginally practical, are inherently unsexy. The next time an overnight guest comes rolling through, show him or her that you’ve put some thought into stylish overnight accommodations with one of these creative alternatives. Easy to rig up…

ROCK ON, NEON

If we learned one thing from the late 80’s/early 90’s, it’s probably that neon should be used judiciously when decorating. Yet, in atoning for the sins of Gen X, we may have become a little too judicious. It’s time to…

1st DIBS PICKS: ANTIQUES FOR $120 OR LESS

If you’ve started your annual Spring Cleaning, then that can only mean that you’ve made space for a little something new—and by “new” we definitely mean “old.” Here are some of our favorite 1stDibs picks for $120 or under…  …

GINGHAM A GO-GO

Gingham has always been a go-to fabric for summer dress shirts and outdoor tablecloths, but it’s a fun pattern to work in at home, too. Crisp yet casual, it adds a bold pop of color without getting in the way.…

5 PRETTY PENDANTS

A large, billowy pendant can do wonders for a room in need of some soft lighting. These pretty pendants, in light whites and neutrals, would look stellar above a bed or couch, adding romantic ambience whether the lights are on…

TAKING OUT THE TRASH

Trash. Garbage. Rubbish. We all produce it—why not store it in an aesthetically pleasing manner? Here are some fun trash cans that will keep your refuse under wraps in style. Shabby chic and industrial chic are happily married in this…