At our house, the four-legged family members get just as many cushy spots to lounge around on as the two-legged ones do. Not sure why, but some of our pets’ favorite napping places are the ones that we prefer to sit on: the living room sofa (beware, black slacks!), the stool in the kitchen (watch [...]

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Want to give your home a mid-century modern makeover like Mad Men? Lumens Light + Living and and Olioboard have gone mad for mid-century design. Create a room inspired by this style and you could win $500, $350 or $150!
Lumens is a great online resource for modern lighting and furnishings, and the store carries great modern [...]

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It’s always a good idea to have a gift in hand when you visit a friend’s new home. Their personality and interests should determine whether it should be something practical, edible or thoughtful.
These cute 8-inch monogram plates make great housewarming gifts or a quick wrap-and-go for anyone you want to impress (think mother-in-law, boyfriend’s [...]

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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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If you have a tight space that has multiple uses–say a dorm room, studio apartment or guest bedroom/office–there are times when you want to create the illusion of two distinct spaces. Drapes or folding screens can work, but they are often a little heavy or outdated. German firm Koziol has a modern, somewhat hipper take [...]

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One of the simplest ways to spruce up your interiors is to add a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers. With Flat Flowers you will always have a fresh bunch of flowers on your windowsill.

Dutch designer Suseela Gorter loves beautiful things. She says her goal in life is to create “little moments of happiness,” and that is [...]

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