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Musical Thursday
12 minutes ago
Here’s what’s on my iPod this week because it’s been raining and cold every single day followed by T storms so my brain thinks we’re entering Autumn despite the fact that Summer just kicked off. I’ve been bundled up in a raincoat and scarf, sipping lattes to stay warm and listening to my usual Autumn [...]

Our Children’s Gorilla
about 1 hour ago
Kids stuff: Our Children’s Gorilla. © Decor8. For personal, non-commercial use only. Feed ID: cdaa5590db8fca9e92d06113ccfa4e5e

Copenhagen Cottage Escape
about 1 hour ago
The moment I spotted this little red, white and blue cottage in Hus & Hem I was in love and thought it would be the ideal spot to escape to this weekend for the long holiday break. Located near the coast just south of Copenhagen, Denmark this cozy cottage oozes with charm and spirit. I adore [...]

Copenhagen Cottage Escape
about 1 hour ago
The moment I spotted this little red, white and blue cottage in Hus & Hem I was in love and thought it would be the ideal spot to escape to this weekend for the long holiday break. Located near the coast just south of Copenhagen, Denmark this cozy cottage oozes with charm and spirit. I adore [...]

London Designers To Watch
about 2 hours ago
I felt so flattered when Margarita Lorenzo, a graphic & textile designer based in London from Chocolate Creative, wrote in asking if I’d like to share her views from a couple of London handmade design fairs she recently attended. Um… let me think about this. Right. YES! So Margarita has pulled together some of her [...]

Organic Couture ~ when Urban Organic goes Glam!
29 days ago
{organic glam lifestyle photo: Chista Organic Log Bench in Vogue Italia Sept/08} Organic Glam: the beauty and dichotomy of Haute Nature + Organic Couture. And yes, free-form slabs of unfinished wood is ~ sexy. This nature inspired Urban Lifestyle of Modern Decor offers the ultimate in Eco-Luxury by combining the strength of rustic design with the beauty of feminine form. Deep earthy tones and heavy scale are balanced beautifully with metallic legs + plexi-glass bases. Everyone needs to covet...

The Urban Natural LifeStyle + The Eco-Sleep Sanctuary with Natura
about 1 month ago
{ Just Be Natural: The Beauty of Natura }Organic, Green, Eco-Friendly: it all comes down to natural living and what better place to start than creating an Eco-Sleep Sanctuary with one of the most innovative, pioneers in organic and latex mattresses: Natura: where nature meets nurture."Be the change you want to see in the world" ~ Ghandi.Who is Natura?This is not a mattress company ~ it's a Lifestyle Company. They climb rocks. They love their pets and love challenges. They are a family owned c...

The Urban Natural Lifestyle: Organic Living with the Beauty of Natura
about 1 month ago
{beauty in decay: lifestyle photo above by james merrell}Living the “Urban Natural Lifestyle” is more than just purchasing Eco-friendly home furnishings and organic bedding, it’s about a passion for healthy living, a giving back philosophy and that feel-good-green-karma that comes with making a more natural choice. Coming up in this Eco-decor issue: Eco-Earthy Beds from VivaTerra + Heavenly Organic and Natural Latex Mattresses from Natura: a win-win of green goodness.{...Oh for the love of a ...

Home Couture + European Eclectic
about 1 month ago
{lifestyle photo: tim walker photography}European Eclectic with a touch of Pure Vintage: the beauty of pure white with a soft touch of Modern. There's something {magical + dreamy} about the pure white of European Vintage pieces. For this issue of "Home Couture" ~ expect whimsy and flirtatious interiors mixed with a soft side of bohemian white and accessorized with azure blue.Whimsical: chairs that flirt with your guests. *peacock blue: by fabulous jimmie martin. *snow white: by crazy cool de...

"The Eco-Modernism LifeStyle"
2 months ago
Eco-Modernism: sustainable fashion in design + decor.[lifestyle photo above from Sci Fashion. Discarded Ethernet Cables Become Recycled Fashion in Colombia. Environmentalists worry about piles of non-recyclable e-waste, or discarded high-tech equipment. And somehow that's led to an explosion of Ethernet cable fashion, as you can see in this recent fashion show in Medellin, Colombia.]Recycle. Reuse. Redesign.For the love of modern furniture + wares, combined with a feel-good-green sensibility...

Urban Gardening: A Great Escape
about 22 hours ago
A fire escape in NYC is as close to a balcony as some New Yorkers can get.  Some are larger than the standard 3-4 foot deep metal landings, giving way to mini porches with small folding chairs and plants of all kinds. This is dear friend Laura Bellmont’s garden (laurabellmont.com).  Before you put anything outside: **This [...]

Summer Is Farmer’s Market Season
1 day ago
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s farmer’s market season! There’s really no better way to get beautiful, fresh produce, flowers, meat, eggs, and yummy baked goods, all at a major discount. Let’s consider your shopping options: A. Shop under the harsh fluorescent lights of the supermarket (the musak version of any Dave Matthews song is a [...]

Summer Is Farmer’s Market Season
1 day ago
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s farmer’s market season! There’s really no better way to get beautiful, fresh produce, flowers, meat, eggs, and yummy baked goods, all at a major discount. Let’s consider your shopping options: A. Shop under the harsh fluorescent lights of the supermarket (the musak version of any Dave Matthews song is a [...]

Eco-Friendly Finds: Envirosax
1 day ago
Photo courtesy of Envirosax. One of my absolute, all-time favorite eco-friendly finds has to be the reusable grocery bags by Envirosax.  I’ve tried totes of various shapes and sizes, but these were the bags that finally made me really commit to bringing my own bags with me to the store, and wherever I may wander.  Not [...]

Eco-Friendly Finds: Envirosax
1 day ago
Photo courtesy of Envirosax. One of my absolute, all-time favorite eco-friendly finds has to be the reusable grocery bags by Envirosax.  I’ve tried totes of various shapes and sizes, but these were the bags that finally made me really commit to bringing my own bags with me to the store, and wherever I may wander.  Not [...]

States United
3 days ago
I just "interneted" (patent pending) my way to beauchamping on Etsy and there are some really sweet prints on there. I love the States United print... Originally this project was titled Heartland. Then States United. Then Heartland. States United. Heartland....

Drip drip drip
3 days ago
When I saw these photos by Mark Mawson from Sydney, I couldn't help but share them. They are made by dropping paint into water. I love that such beautiful images can come from something as mundane as spilling paint into...

A minute of silence...
6 days ago
You can love it or hate it, but Michael Jackson was not a regular person. He was a star. He created a new style in music and fashion, and he become an icon, an unforgettable one. This image was created...

Rick Black Architect
9 days ago
Rick Black Architect. Mixing modern and vintage, live spaces and work spaces.

Can Delight
9 days ago
These lights made out of recycled spray cans are fantastic! Designed by the creative kids at zek. --sdotg--

[Number] Home Security Monitoring Systems To Consider
1 day ago
As home invasion robberies continue to increase, homeowners are growing increasingly aware of the need for home security monitoring systems. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

Update Your Home Security Equipment
1 day ago
Home security equipment is a way for homeowners to protect the homes and families. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

The Best Wireless Home Security System For You
1 day ago
To find the best wireless home security system to fit the needs of your home, consider the following, Determine What You Want From Your Home Security System Home security systems offer many different... Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

The Best Home Security System For Every House
1 day ago
In today's world, homeowners should install the best home security system available. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

Setting The Alarm: Home Monitored Security System Basics
1 day ago
An alarm home monitored security system is an excellent option for those looking for added protection against intruders. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

Miss R's Facelift
14 days ago
As of 3:00 pm EST on June 18, 2009Miss R has moved to new locationPlease join me there

Plant Torture? Not Necessarily.
15 days ago
A couple of years ago a client told me she wanted to drive into her driveway to a beautiful garden and asked me to design one for her. Easy enough request. She also wanted to screen off the back yard with some trelliage but didn't want climbers on it. Easy enough request. She wanted a deer resistant cottage style garden in her favorite color combination--blue and yellow. Again, easy enough request.When the trellis work was installed, there was only one logical place for it so that's wher...

Bloom Day--June 09
17 days ago
This is my first bloom day. With a cool June and two weeks of mostly gray and rain...here's what was blooming this morning.

The Garden of Lost Plants
18 days ago
My professional need to know plants is how I ended up with The Garden of Lost Plants. My personal gardens looked more designed when I was an amateur.The sunny 'Deer Eat This...Sucker!' garden with a Buxus topiary awaiting installation elsewhereI am not a plantaholic, although to look at my home garden, you would think I was. My planting design knowledge of plant needs, form, structure and maintenance comes from personal experience. As a landscape designer, I learned early on that specifyin...

The Old Man
19 days ago
The old man disappeared a few months back. His ancient Lincoln Continental, with its glossy finish gone flat and peeling from years in the sun, was always parked in the driveway. Every morning, as I passed by on my early morning walk, I picked up his newspaper and put it on the trunk of the car so he wouldn't have to bend down so far.The old man's yard was unique to him. Two beautiful cherry trees heralded each spring's return, their lowest branches adorned with hanging baskets full of f...

Growing Cherries
3 days ago
I spent the better part of the weekend harvesting two kinds of cherries (click for gorgeous cherries in springtime pictures), raspberries and the last of the rhubarb. And of the three fruits, the cherries were the most difficult. Sure, it's...

Growing Cherries
3 days ago
I spent the better part of the weekend harvesting two kinds of cherries (click for gorgeous cherries in springtime pictures), raspberries and the last of the rhubarb. And of the three fruits, the cherries were the most difficult. Sure, it's...

Ford Escape Hybrid Experience
10 days ago
I had such a fantastic time driving the Ford Hybrid Escape...really an amazing car. And though you may think me biased, it really was one of the best riding experiences I have had in a long time. On Thursday, when...

Ford Escape Hybrid Experience
10 days ago
I had such a fantastic time driving the Ford Hybrid Escape...really an amazing car. And though you may think me biased, it really was one of the best riding experiences I have had in a long time. On Thursday, when...

Blackberry Brambles and the GWA
16 days ago
I am so excited to announce that I will be offering a full day social media training at this year's Garden Writer's Association Symposium! Really, it is a thrill to have been asked...and thanks again to my mentor, Debra Prinzing....

Gritty, but Gorgeous: Parvez Taj Bamboo Artwork
1 day ago
I really have a thing for graphic, visceral artwork that is a combination of the literal and the abstract, so I love the artwork of Parvez Taj. I featured him once before for his gritty, urban artwork on eco-friendly kirei board and he’s back at it again with new sustainable art.  I am no less [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Gritty, but Gorgeous: Parvez Taj Bamboo Artwork

Green How-To: Customize Bamboo Blinds with a Graphic Freehand Paint Job
3 days ago
For years, I’ve been dreaming about having free reign to decorate a space as I pleased and actually putting my ideas for customization into action. Apparently though, that requires a couple of things, the most important of which is having our own home where we can decorate as we like. Doing a suprise patio makeover [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Green How-To: Customize Bamboo Blinds with a Graphic Freehand Paint Job

Finally, Green Outdoor Pillows: Comfort Earth pillows from Target
3 days ago
Remember how I said I couldn’t find any eco-friendly outdoor pillows when I was sourcing products for my patio makeover? Well, guess what I found when I walked into Target just three days after buying a set of 3 non-sustainable outdoor pillows from Home Depot? Green outdoor pillows. I wasn’t able to find these pillows at [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Finally, Green Outdoor Pillows: Comfort Earth pillows from Target

In Heaven at Go Green Expo, Atlanta
3 days ago
I keep promising myself that I’ll start attending more green events so I can become better aware of new products, advancements and innovations as soon as they are on the market so I can share them with you. I had my first opportunity this past weekend at Go Green Expo in Atlanta. I was able [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. In Heaven at Go Green Expo, Atlanta

Green Rooms in a Box: Patio Makeover Revealed!
6 days ago
I’ve been excited about bringing this Green Room in a Box from an idea to reality ever since I first posted it. It’s amazing how easy it is to get sidetracked on a decorating project. If it took my husband and I 2 months long to complete a patio makeover, I can imagine how long [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Green Rooms in a Box: Patio Makeover Revealed!

Soil in the City
1 day ago

On Location: A Second Home, a Starter Budget
1 day ago

House Proud: A House in the Woods, After the Woods Are Gone
1 day ago

In The Garden: Grow Yourself a Six-Pack
1 day ago

The Lettered Set
1 day ago

YTL RESIDENCE BY JOUIN MANKU
about 1 hour ago
Paris-based Jouin Manku designed this sprawling residence of a 'power family' in Malaysia. Completed late last year, this house is the "ultimate expression of the taste, influence and industrial-scale capabilities of the prominent family whose entrepreneurial activities have shaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline".The house offers no clear definition of the interior and the exterior. This is made possible in part by the integration of a clear glass facade. The architecture itself is a melting-pot of t...

THE UN-PRIVATE APARTMENT BY HARIRI & HARIRI
2 days ago
"To live with the artwork all around them, the home had to be designed around the artwork." So goes the grand idea behind the design of these two adjoining New York apartments located in a 1971 tower halfway across town from Museum of Modern Art. The Hariri sisters (of Hariri & Hariri—Architecture) are responsible for putting together the works of Damien Hirst, Phillipe Starck and Shirin Neshat in the same home harmoniously. LinkStan

WIRE LIGHTING COLLECTION FROM DEADWOOD PRODUCTS
2 days ago
Nostalgia works exceptionally well in the case of the Wire Lighting Collection from Deadwood Products (designed by Ziglam & Brook). The table lamps and pendants make iconic reference to the traditional Urn lamp and the four bright powder coated colors did not fail to capture the eyes.KUS

HOME REJUVENATED!
4 days ago
Creating a tranquil home environment is an ideal way to relieve the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. And one of the simplest methods to achieve this is with a sleek, uncluttered interior. This is also a good way to make a small apartment appear larger. Living area - before Living area - afterNested within a Balinese-inspired condominium estate, this 2-bedroom apartment was given a style overhaul in a matter of 4 weeks. The all-pervasive neutral color schemes are still in hot demand, but we hop...

THE OUTLET WALL
6 days ago
This is fun!"Instead of hiding your outlets behind furniture and worrying about the mess of wires tangled behind your entertainment center, consider making an entire wall that’s nothing but outlets. Then you can artfully plug in your appliances wherever the cords look pleasing to you."LinkStan

July 4th Holiday Decor
about 16 hours ago
You don't have to be celebrating a patriotic holiday to know that home furnishings and accessories look great in red, white and blue. At no time during the year do they seem more appropriate than in July, when flags and fireworks are everywhere, and summer is in full swing. But these great patriotic colors look good in both contemporary and traditional settings. Read more Decor Centerpieces in Red, White and Blue

How to Use a Chest of Drawers in Any Room
1 day ago
Chests of drawers were originally made to store clothes and a bedroom is the logical place to find one. Small clothing, not appropriate for hanging, find a handy home in a chest of drawers. Folded sweaters, socks, underwear, t-shirts, and socks are right at home. A short, low chest with 2 drawers works well for a bedside table. A small chest placed in a child's closet will help to create more floor space in the room. Store small clothes in the drawers and hang items above on the clothes ro...

Cleaning Furniture Tips
2 days ago
Have you ever made the shocking discovery of a stain on the back of a favourite chair or a water mark on the top of the desk in your guest room? You really can't blame anyone. But you can fix it. We'll help you find how to clean any piece of furniture and keep it looking like new. If you've invested in expensive furniture or just picked up some pieces at a tag sale or estate sale, you'll want to do a few things to get and keep the pieces in good condition. Proper care and cleaning are imp...

FREE Paint from Glidden
5 days ago
Free paint, in 282 colors, yours till July 2, 2009. No restrictions, no conditions, one quart of eggshell finish in almost any color you can think of. Well, there is just one limit, and that is one offer per household. Sounds great, doesn't it? The only thing you have to do - other than decide on a paint color, of course! - is to submit a simple web-based form by July 2, 2009. Three to four weeks from then you have your free paint. Go to www.glidden.com or call 1-800-GLIDDEN anytime betwe...

Clean Like A Pro
5 days ago
Cleaning like a pro does not sound like a very exciting topic for an interior decorator, does it? Let's face it, most of us would prefer to have a cleaning lady. I know I would. However, in the meantime, I am the one cleaning my house, so the quicker and better I can do it, the more time I have for more exciting things. Cleaning the house can be easy, it can take less than 30 min, and it can be done in 9 basic steps. Ready, set, go. Read more How To Quick Clean Any Room in the House Ph...

A Beautiful Blog
7 days ago
I thought I would start sharing some beautiful blogs that I find in my little travels, todays is A Field Journal. I love everything in this blog, even down to the header and layout! The most beautiful part are the...

Oh, Anthropologie!
8 days ago
Why won't they ship to Australia???

Romantic Loveliness
12 days ago
This is my latesy little Etsy purchase, old cotton spools and clothes pegs. Aren't they gorgeous? From the delightful shop, A Tiny Treasure.

The Studio Unveiled
13 days ago
My studio is finally finished. Well, kind of. Thought I'd show some pictures.

Fresh & Green
14 days ago
I'm having a little love affair with green at the moment. I'm hanging out until Spring when I want to decroate my lounge room in greens. Here's some pictures I found that I think are just lovely rooms. I particularly...

Spray Paint Your Upholstery
1 day ago
How cool is this? From the NYT To Reupholster, Spray Away How does it work? "According to its inventor, David Reizian, the president of Deval Products in Warwick, R.I., the paint can be used to disguise stains or transform anything...

Green Shelving (finally an answer)
2 days ago
Here's a press release from the folks at GreenGuard, a third party certifying group. They just added Rubbermaid to their list of products. Their wire shelving available at Home Depot is one of the products I was considering for my...

Mamma Took My Kodachrome Away!
9 days ago
I am depressed that Kodak stopped making Kodachrome. From the NYT, Kodak Will Retire Kodachrome, Its Oldest Color Film Stock. Not that I have bought it in ages. In art school, I bought a Nikon FE2 (how old school) and...

Watch AbbeyK on TV.
21 days ago
Hey folks, just a bit of shameless self-promotion here. Was asked by the folks at the Boston Design Center to spend the day shooting a segment for New England Dream Home. The segment to air on TV starting 6/15 was...

Update on Green Shelving
21 days ago
I am trying to find info on shelving that satisfies my need for good indoor air quality. How green of me, I know. Multiple calls to the folks at Rubbermaid. I did get a return call, but missed it and...

another house on filicudi, italy
about 14 hours ago
It is a warm day today, again. But I’m not complaining! The weather is great to eat outside on your terrace or garden. I hope you will be inspired by these beautiful images! What a view! This house is also located on the Italian island Filicudi, one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago. I [...]

winners of the ready-made-design competition
about 18 hours ago
A while ago I announced the ready-made-design competition organised by online shop Das Rote Paket. The assignment was to create and build a ‘ready made light’ from prefabricated parts. Sonja from Das Rote Paket: ‘From all over the world clever people sent us their ready-made-lights. All together nearly 50 fantastic ready-mades…People had amazing ideas and [...]

summer inspiration in elle interior norway
1 day ago
Through the lovely blog Living in Andyland I learned about these beautiful images from magazine Elle Interior Norway. Great for summer inspiration! (photo by Stellan Herner / via Living in Andyland)

christina lundsteen
2 days ago
I just have to share these gorgeous images that I found on decor8 with you! The photo above is from the gorgeous apartment of Christina Lundsteen. Christina is a Danish pillow designer. She makes the most beautiful pillows from from antique textiles. Her designs are available from Danish store Anker Living (they ship worldwide!). (top image by [...]

the island of filicudi, italy
3 days ago
Let’s travel to the island of Filicudi, Italy, to see another gorgeous shade of blue. Filicudi is one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago, situated 20-30 miles northeast of the island of Sicily. (image by

The Ultimate Shopping Destination
3 days ago
If you find yourself down the cape this summer, you must stop by Snow's Home & Garden Center in Orleans center. This store really does have it all... from all-natural cleaning supplies to art supplies, housewares, beach items, trains (!) and everything in between. It's always on our list of places to visit and we can't help but walk out with a bag full of goodies. This year's spree - drawing paper and pens, color wheels (for the studio), great smelling soaps, a best-selling beach read, an...

Fabulous Finds
8 days ago
Fit for a queen (or king) - these crown wall hooks from Areo Home will make you feel like royalty. Want more? Check out the push pins from Ballard and the crown votive holders at Mothology.

Shaken - Not Stirred
10 days ago
If the rain isn't going to go away, I'm just going to have to pretend it's not raining. I'm declaring this to be Margarita Monday! Enjoy.Mayan MargaritaA mixture of chocolate and ancho chili powder in place of salt satisfies adventurous tastes.1½ parts CORZO Reposado1 tablespoon red pepper jelly½ part Agave Nectar1 part fresh lime juiceOrange sliceUnsweetened chocolate powder mixed with ancho chili powder; 2 parts chocolate powder to 1 part chili powder to dust the rim of the glass.1. Prepare...

Decorating School 101
14 days ago
Many people are surprised to learn that I don’t select a color for the walls until I know what the pattern story is for that room. In fact, sometimes, wall color is last on my ‘to do’ list. The patterns you select for your home can be the starting point for the entire design. If you start with a bold, geometric print for instance, you’ll then need to choose something more subtle for the next pattern and so on. You don’t want to create too many points of interest, and a big, bold pattern can c...

Style Statement
15 days ago
Remember that signature piece of jewelry I said I wore... how about this beauty from Anthropologie. This stormy sea necklace will go with just about anything and the price is right - less than $50!

DD Update: My work is done here
4 days ago
So, you waited, and waited...patiently while I teased - a shot of tile here, a casual paint reference there, a glimpse of a fixture to tempt your thoughts...AND you're still with me?! You, dear MLHP readers, are without a doubt, THE BEST!...And, to reward you....Laaaaa (you know, angel choir sound?) {tsk}***Disclaimer: Author has unnerving "anti" attitude towards camera flash, hence, photos of unbelievably lovely new bathroom read more yellow than it truly appears in "real life." Arrgghhh...

Baby Safari ,m
4 days ago
It seems the last few days before I head back to Brazil are always jam-packed. This past week was no exception...Besides wrapping up my aunt's bathroom redo (pics VERY soon, I promise!), I was also pulling together a small, family baby shower for my cousin and his wife, who are expecting their first - a baby boy who will be named Henry.My aunt had a sweet gift idea for her son and daughter-in-law: she wanted to re-do my cousin's baby rocking chair in a fun way, to pass it on to his baby, He...

The Heat is ON
7 days ago
The calendar marked this past Sunday as the First Day of Summer, but the skyrocketing temps here in South Texas make it feel closer to Labor Day. All I can dream about is what kind of pool I'd prefer to be lounging in...Wouldn't it be nice to cool my jets in a lagoon with beach entry?Or what about this piscina, surrounded by a rainbow of mod pods? I imagine it would be extra fun for the crumb-crunchersThis small and private tropical oasis would be perfect for a nighttime adult swim ;)...But...

Little Happies: Happy Plates
8 days ago
If you love iomoi (like, moi!) then you'll probably flip your lid over these melamine plates from La Plates. I'd like this one for me(maybe turq-waz with brown monogram) This one for Ben(those colors just might work) ...And this one for Miss Avery(I'm thinking pink with navy?)Thank You, Mrs. Blandings for the hot tip!My ordering finger is getting really trigger happy Right. About. Now!

Voilà La Coiffure
9 days ago
For those of you who encouraged me to take the plunge...Well, I hate to disappoint...but, I just wasn't that bold, today...Still, we lopped of FOUR INCHES, so I'm not totally spineless! Unfortunately, that's not quite enough to donate to Locks of Love, nor are my chemically-treated tresses particularly preferred, but I do thank this lady for reminding me of such a wonderful organization, and for her plans to donate.Despite having seen one of the true Goddesses of Haircolor (she's in San Anton...

Tutorial: Photo Magazine Holders
about 13 hours ago
I am finally getting around to sharing these magazine holders I made my husband for Father’s Day. This project was inspired by this amazing photo my husband took of the new Guthrie theater in Minneapolis. I wanted to give him a great way to store his books in the closet. These are [...]

Twinkle Board – Put Their Name Up In Lights
about 13 hours ago
I love this DIY Twinkle Board project featured on Design Sponge. How wonderful and magical would this be to do with your tiny one’s name. It makes an awesome night light!

Wall Flats Winner
about 23 hours ago
Congratulations Heather. You have won a box of Inhabit Living Architect Wall Flats! Please e-mail me to claim your prize. Heather said: I love these! i would use these on the wall behind our bed to create more of a focal point in our room. we have a simple headboard with whites and grays in [...]

Bambino Mio Diapering Solution
1 day ago
I am checking out the new Bambino Mio diapering collection on Pacifier (which happens to currently be 10% off). I was intrigued because of the seemingly complete collection of diapering essentials to take you from birth to potty. What I am really interested in is the Bambino Mio Biodegradable Nappie Liners. Put [...]

Parvez Taj Bamboo Art
1 day ago
I love the new range of art by Parvez Taj printed on bamboo. The animals are great for the kids room, but some of the scenery images would be wonderful anywhere in the home. Available at 2Modern.

Facebook Event: Ask Susan!
12 days ago
Here are answers to a selected three questions I am presenting for today's Facebook Event: Ask Susan! QUESTION #1: Susan! Love your blog. Here's my question: Redoing my 1960s kitchen that has a bump out bay window area intended for a tiny dinette table. I wish to change the space to serve a function other than seating. Have you done such a modification before in your work? Could you describe or show other options? Thanks! --Erin in Dallas HI Erin! My own home had a bump out bay that just di...

Facebook Event: Ask Susan!
12 days ago
Here are answers to a selected three questions I am presenting for today's Facebook Event: Ask Susan! And be a fan of the Susan Serra Associates facebook page right here! QUESTION #1: Susan! Love your blog. Here's my question: Redoing my 1960s kitchen that has a bump out bay window area intended for a tiny dinette table. I wish to change the space to serve a function other than seating. Have you done such a modification before in your work? Could you describe or show other options? Thanks! -...

Kitchen Design Q & As
16 days ago
Send me your questions on kitchen design! I'm hosting an event on facebook starting today through Saturday. Go here for information and instructions:  Ask Susan!   While at the facebook page, be a fan!

Kitchen Design Q & As
16 days ago
Send me your questions on kitchen design! I'm hosting an event on facebook starting today through Saturday. Go here for information and instructions:  Ask Susan!   While at the facebook page, be a fan!   UPDATE Wednesday: Room for a few more....send in your questions!

Insinkerator Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispenser - Cool! (No, Hot!)
17 days ago
Out of the gate, I'll say it...the InSinkErator instant hot/cold water dispenser is the appliance that I didn't know I wanted until I was asked to try it. Sure, why not? Brings me one step closer to experiencing an appliance I have not used before, good for my knowledge base! I never had one and I never thought much about owning one, even though I have installed many for my clients over the years. I guess it was the cooktop or microwave that did the jobs I needed. It has a generous 2/3-gallon...

Video - Jonathan Adler Barbie® Malibu Dream House Tour
6 days ago
How I missed this video I’m not sure, but so glad I found it. I wrote about Jonathan Adler’s and Barbie’s Malibu Dream house and now here is the matching video… watching the video gives such a good experience of the dream home.

Kate Spade Pretty Paper Please
10 days ago
Looking to add a little designer touch to your stationary collection, Kate Spade has a lovely collection of paper, here are 2 nice ways to start (you have to start somewhere, right). Shop: Kate spade idiom note set The timeless art of writing is now more fun with fresh details a striking color palette and smart design. [...]

An Adventure in Wallpaper
15 days ago
It was my goal tonight to peruse my twitter account a discover new things and came across a cute blog called Door Sixteen and her adventue in wallpaper.  I think her room turned out wonderfully! I love this room so much now. It never felt complete to me before, and I knew wallpaper would make all [...]

Wall Mounted Book “frame” shelves
15 days ago
Tres chic! Decor and function.

Decor for Your Computer
15 days ago
The lovely girls at Kindred have released new wallpaper for Summer 09 and they are oh-so-pretty.  I personally can’t choose a favorite so I will be choosing a new one every couple of days just to keep it interesting.  Here is the latest… go ahead, download them all and please share with friends.

My new favorite place
3 days ago
I am so sorry for leaving you with these silly photos of my shoes for so long...but I've been away for a week in the lovely Brooklyn! I took this opportunity of the boys being away and went to visit my lovely college friend Nora, she lives in park Slope and oh my...it had definitely become one of my favorite new places! the last time we spent time in Brooklyn we stayed with friend in Williamsburg which was also great...

New shoes
12 days ago
I am a little shoe crazy lately, but these were such a steal!!! $14.99 at TJ Maxx!!! and super comfy too!

New Moo tag idea
13 days ago
New Moo tag idea, originally uploaded by nestdecorating. I had a new idea today on how to double use my Moo cards, I cut them in half using the top part with just my name for wholesale orders and the bottom part for website and Etsy sales.I only do it because when I wholesale the shops only want my name with no contact info, so I had to cut it out and I used to throw it away:( so I...

A little house tour
17 days ago
We had an extremely hectic week as always during the last week of school, the main event was our eldest son graduation from High school, he will be off to college in august, I am in total denial and can't even begin to imagine what it will be like around here with him away but I am not even going to go there yet, the summer is long and all three boys and their dad just left for Israel for...

Veggie Garden Part Two AND new work
25 days ago
Lots of stuff is coming up in the garden and it's really very exciting, here are some photos of the veggie garden today (remember it here??) I built a cucumber trellise and a pole bean tepee today The tomato plants are also in place and although there was a frost this week they are looking OK, I was so worried! Here is another glimpse of the flower garden, it will be a lot prettier next month when everything will be...

To Detroit and Back in One Day in the Ford Flex
2 months ago
I found this fascinating quote today: Uppercase living® offers the finest in Interior Typography, Wall Words & Graphics and are an easy alternative to stenciling or painting.  Easy to apply and removes easily from most wall surfaces. These decorative expressions are a very thin, flexible vinyl that when applied to walls, looks perfectly hand painted!  Uppercase Living® was founded in 2006 with the vision of creating an inspiring decorative medium that would allow pe...

Jessica Knows Fakes Upscale Decorating
2 months ago
Jessica Smith, social media powered digital influencer, Blogger & Marketing Strategist indicated an interest in decorating with Uppercase Living once she saw a picture of the Morning Glory graphics on kitchen cabinets. She thought that would be a great way to update the look of her cabinets. So, I decided to send her some of the Morning Glory graphics and some other designs to apply to her walls and cabinets. I new she had a young son, so I included her child's name in two different fo...

Decorative Expressions Video
3 months ago
This is a fun video I put together a while back combining pictures and music. Shows a lot of pictures quickly in a fun upbeat way! You can also make your own video at Animoto.com.

Having Fun fat HomFaves.com
4 months ago
Recently I discovered in twitter a new website for moms to create their own content and popularize what’s important to them by “faving” or casting their vote. MomFaves reveals what moms love most by making it easy for them to share, vote and find their favorite things.MomFaves is a brand you can trust, because it’s one that’s being created and popularized by moms themselves. It represents a modern mother’s seal of approval behind the things she loves most. Instead of taking hours or even day...

Paying it forward with Project Buzz Butter at Jessicaknows.com
5 months ago
Jessica Smith at http://jessicaknows.com/ has graciously given me a spot on her navigation bar for the past month. The link for Uppercase Living is me! - http://jes.uppercaseliving.net.The agreement was that I would pick the next mom-owned business to get the spot next. This is where I need your help. There are so many great moms with fantastic businesses, that I don't know who to pick! Please help me by leaving a comment with your suggestions on who to pick for the valuable spot! Please...

Love it! - Honeycomb mirror
about 16 hours ago
So I wanted to share with you my latest purchase, this white honeycomb mirror from BallardDesigns.com - can you believe it's on clearance for only $160 - I know! I snatched it up so fast and have the perfect spot in my foyer already chosen. Available in black as well for $229, the White just has a more subtle and modern feeling. But act fast because I doubt it will be available much longer!www.BallardDesigns.com - Octagonal Border Mirror $159.99 - $229 30"x40"

Love it! - Vicky's Yard Sale chandelier
3 days ago
A grand chandelier indeed - the only thing better than the fact that it is a flawless antique, is the brass bead-draping detailing. Elegance and romanticism collide with this newly rewired and polished steal!www.VickysYardsale.blogspot.com $850, 23-3/4"Wx20"H (chain 24"L)

Love it! - Vintage style desk lamps
7 days ago
New from Mothology.com, but aged to perfection, I love the old world feel of these desk lamps. Who needs modern and polished when you can get authentic charm and historical inspiration! www.Mothology.com

Love it! - www.TonicHome.com SALE!!
8 days ago
One of my absolute fave online destinations TonicHome.com is having their warehouse sale, so I couldn't not pick my faves from their oh-so-addictive website to share with my loyal readers ... need I remind you, all these treats below are on sale, so act fast!!www.tonichome.com

Love it! - BallardDesigns.com SALE!!
9 days ago
So while I could be posting about NEW items for the season, I'm still recession sensitive and want to milk the sales for myself and you my readers. I've always been budget-conscious, recession or not, so it brings me great joy to bring you my faves, the best of the sales - Enjoy!www.BallardDesigns.com

Hooked On: Oak Park Kitchen by Wood-Mode
6 days ago
By combining Wood-Mode's latest door styles and finishes with their expansive collection of moldings, corbels, decorative feet, trims, etc., the design team creates a set of themes each year to demonstrate the versatility and the possibilities available throughout the various collections offered by Wood-Mode.

New Door Styles & Finishes from Pedini
16 days ago
We just received our advance copy of the purchase guide for the new DUNE collection from Pedini this morning

New Door Styles & Finishes from Pedini
16 days ago
We just received our advance copy of the purchase guide for the new DUNE collection from Pedini this morning

New Door Styles & Finishes from Pedini
16 days ago
We just received our advance copy of the purchase guide for the new DUNE collection from Pedini this morning

Hooked On: Beautiful Framed Art for the Kitchen
20 days ago
I have been seeing a lot of kitchen "inspiration images" floating around on the blogosphere that feature framed art in kitchens lately, and it got me thinking about adding some framed art in our showroom. I did a search on the internet, and found an amazing online art gallery with an entire section devoted to prints for the kitchen!

Time to accessorize! Seletti…
about 5 hours ago
If you’re not already familiar with the work of this Italian-based company, you’re in for a treat.  Seletti,  masters of the porcelain craft, have a line of home accessories all uniquely resembling the shapes of everyday objects.  Soup cans, anchovy cans and even paper airplanes are available in a traditional white porcelain and some in a painted “metallic” porcelain. Seletti [...]

Design Direction
1 day ago
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s)and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission. Hi Designers - I could definitely use your help.  I was gifted [...]

Artist Statement: Shawna Cross
2 days ago
Four weeks remain in our current art show here at Vastu. If you haven’t been by, take a few moments to stop in. Both artists are presenting fresh artwork - all were completed within 2 months of the show installation.  Here is a statement on Shawna Cross’ collection of work. (Pray For Building (lover letter for [...]

Artist Statement: Brian Petro
3 days ago
Four weeks remain in our current art show here at Vastu. If you haven’t been by, take a few moments to stop in. Both artists are presenting fresh artwork - all were completed within 2 months of the show installation.  Here is a statement from on Brian Petro’s collection of work. (yellow/blue) Inspired by the “green” lifestyle mantra of [...]

The truth about veneer
6 days ago
There is a big difference in the quality of furniture based on how it is made and what it is made of, particularly with wood furniture. There are two types of wood furniture, solid wood and wood veneer.  The debate about which is better has been going on for some time now, especially because of the [...]