The Union Jack flag is the official flag of the United Kingdom, but the pattern is also really popular in decor these days. I’m not sure if it’s the bold colors or the symmetry of the design that makes it so sought after, but it just seems to work in a lot of rooms and [...]

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You’re wardrobe is multifunctional, so shouldn’t your furniture also be? I’m a huge proponent of decor pieces that can be used in several rooms and in varied ways.
Take this Colin Cowie bar cart as an example. A little glam and a little retro, the circle shape add a sophisticated look and a touch of visual [...]

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I’m still a huge fan of Blik, the Venice, Calif.-based company that makes those fun self-adhesive, removable surface decals. With these babies you can quickly add a spot of color or an entire statement wall without any decorating hangover. Why? Because if you get tired of their look or position over time, you can just [...]

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I have to admit that I’m not the most crafty person in the world. Yeah, I can use a glue gun and get excited about glitter–sometimes–but it’s not the first thing I think of when I embark on a decorating project. Nevertheless, this Paper Source wreath is getting me inspired to do some crafting this [...]

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Everywhere you look, another cupcake shop is opening its doors. Those soft, spongy mini cakes stacked mile-high with frosting are irresistible, aren’t they? Sometimes less is more. That’s why I love these simple Halloween-themed cupcake stencils. You can decorate cupcakes, cappuccino and other seasonal delights with sprinkles of cocoa, colored sugar or confectioner’s sugar. This [...]

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As the leaves turn, we turn our entertaining indoors. With it you might realize that now is the perfect time to update your fine china in preparation for the busy fall home entertaining season. Cocktail parties, holiday dinners, Sunday brunches: there will be plenty of opportunities to take out your more formal dinnerware over [...]

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For a quick lunch or to-go veggie dinner, the Royal VKB Salad Bowl and Fork Set comes to the rescue. Made from fired earthenware, this set of two bowls features a handle that can hold its own custom stainless steel fork–making it a breeze to chow down while standing in the kitchen, surfing the [...]

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I love to can summer veggies and fruits because it’s the best way to lock away their flavor for the long winter. Weck makes some of the best canning jars–even Martha Stewart recommends these. They seal away your goodies so that you can have fresh pesto, fruit jam, asparagus or apple butter anytime of year. [...]

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We’ve all heard the unsettling statistics: a soda pop can last up to 500 years in a landfill and a plastic jug 1 million years. In contrast, the biodegradable plastics made by EcoGen, will breakdown in six to nine months when composted.
The EcoGen bath storage collection is made from a biodegradable, injection molded material [...]

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Space, time, money, convenience; they’re all important lifestyle choices. The Art of Storage is about just that—storage as an art. They take everyday products and make them fun and interesting.
Their Goya storage unit ($89) is a free-standing utility rack helps organizer laundry, basement, mudroom or garage. The wire shelves are perfect laundry baskets, [...]

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