What a cute floral pattern and form-fitting shape. No, it’s not a spring dress option, it’s actually a hostess apron by elizabethW. The perfume and fragrance company created a collection of aprons with gorgeous prints and figure-flattering cut. Not too ruffly or sweet, this is a must-have for your kitchen when you’re entertaining. And just [...]

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Fall in love with one of the hottest colors this spring: orange. This warm color will add cheer to any room, banishing those winter blues. We’re seeing decor accents in this hue go from golden citrus to deep persimmon, adding warmth and a little bit of drama.
Orange pairs beautifully with beige, white, brown, aquamarine and [...]

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I saw this post on the blog Remodelista and was instantly inspired to dress up a drab corner with inexpensive paper lanterns. The lanterns featured in this pic are illuminated and are made of just inexpensive rice paper, but you could create a focal point with paper lanterns of any size, shape or color. What [...]

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I’ve been dreaming of a trip to Marrakech where all I do is study architecture and shop the bazaars. Lanterns, carved metal trays, flat woven rugs, baskets, rich colors and wonderful patterns, the artisan talent in Morocco makes me want to redecorate my house over and over again. I’d have to save up some big [...]

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The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and if your friends are anything like ours, you are already debating this year’s big movie wins. With those debates come creative cocktails and yummy hors d’oeuvres. But really, who needs a reason for a tasty something on a Sunday night? I’m all about celebrating the week to come, [...]

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I seem to write a lot about rugs, but it’s only because they can instantly transform a room from ho-hum to oo-la-la. One of my favorite designers, Jill Rosenwald, has introduced a bevy of beautiful new rugs this spring that are sure to spruce up the look of just about any room. These are all [...]

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PB Teen may be intended for those under the age of 20, but I can’t help feeling inspired by their chic sleeping and studying spaces. This week I found some affordable wall murals on the site that will help you create an instant theme to a room. The one above measures 48×72-inches in size and [...]

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I’ve been lusting after a tagine ever since I ate my first spiced lamb and butternut squash dish at a little restaurant in San Diego. The spices melded together into a decadent sauce, which had me dreaming about recreating the flavors long after the restaurant closed.
The tagine is a special cooking dish designed for foods [...]

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The Dolly table’s distinctive curved legs can actually store papers or magazines, making it the perfect side table. The polycarbonate piece is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, and its simple shape makes it a great accent for literally any space. Trust me: just one piece of lucite will shake up the style [...]

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Is the Earth on your mind? Simplify and green up your kitchen with these stylish and useful tools.

Style has been served. This set of handcrafted utensils is made from organically grown bamboo. The handles look like they’ve been dipped in citrusy paint palette. $9.99

This whisk will whip up the fluffiest eggs and [...]

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