When you think of treating yourself, a day at the spa is often near the top of the list. But too many trips to the spa can turn from treating yourself to an empty wallet. But what if you could go to the spa without spending a dime? Well, if you turn your bathroom into… Read More Bathing Bliss: Seven Ways to Create A Home Spa
This week’s spotlight is actually a bit of a two-for-one deal. Hudson Valley Lighting has their design studio in New York’s Hudson River Valley and is endlessly inspired by the natural wonders that surround them. Besides the beauty of nature they also get inspiration from the cosmopolitan glamour of Manhattan, the strong architectural history of… Read More Spotlight On: Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting
A lot of people have horrible flashbacks when they think of macrame and rattan. But between the growing popularity of bohemian style and houseplants, woven accents are back in a big way. Woven accents can work in a variety of decors. Depending on their setting they can give off tropical, rustic, vintage, or eclectic vibes.… Read More Unbe-weave-able: A Guide for Decorating with Woven Accents
Stockholm Design Week wrapped up yesterday and reports of the amazing designs presented are flooding in. Started in 2002, Stockholm Design Week has become the most important week of the year for Scandinavian Design, where just about everyone in any way connected to or interested in Scandinavian design meet and bring home new trends, contacts… Read More Stockholm Design Week 2018: Five Highlights from the Scandinavian Furniture & Light Fair
One of the best ways to add personality to your space is through accessories. Lighting, shelving, bowls, candlesticks, these are all opportunities to let your personal style shine. There are a ton of brands that sell home accessories, so it can become a bit overwhelming when trying to find what you’re looking for. Today we’re… Read More Spotlight On: Kalalou
In the past we’ve looked at how fashion and furniture often intersect. The two industries are constantly influencing each other and pulling from common sources of inspiration. Sometimes the connection between fashion and furniture are even more direct when fashion designers branch out to the world of furniture and home decor. Today we’re going to… Read More Spotlight On: Tracey Boyd
It’s been about a month since Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2018, Ultra Violet. While there was some initial push-back about the color, now that the dust has settled, more people are embracing Pantone’s choice. Purple can be a very divisive color, some people love and and some people just hate it,… Read More Ultra Violet Inspiration: Five Ways to Decorate with Purple
It’s the holiday season and lots of people are traveling to spend time with their loved ones. That means there’s also a lot of people hosting their loved ones in their homes. Hosting guests can be a lot of work, but spending time with happy guests is worth the effort. If you don’t have a… Read More Be Our Guest: Seven Tips for Creating A Welcoming Guest Room
Lighting is such an important aspect of interior design. It needs to be able to do its job illuminating your space, but you also want it to look good while doing so. Fortunately there are a lot of lighting options available these days, so whether you like traditional style or contemporary it’s pretty easy to… Read More Spotlight On: Frandsen Lighting
The days are getting shorter as winter approaches, making us want to enjoy the daylight we do have as much as possible. Those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder have a really tough time during winter, but even those who don’t often lament the early sunsets. Nothing brightens up a space quite like natural lighting,… Read More Let the Light Shine: Seven Ways to Increase the Natural Lighting in Your Space