Christmas brings people together, and that usually means someone will have to eat. I feel Christmas food should be extra special to celebrate, so here are a few festive holiday recipes. Especially if you get the kids involved, these fun to make treats might just become Christmas traditions!
I got inspired right into the holiday spirit when I found these little packed lunches called Bento sets. ...
There's no room in the home that can't look good in fancy tile. Even the office, though I'm currently pretending those don't exist, to avoid thinking about work. Bathroom tile, kitchen tile, living room tile, bedroom tile, and even exterior or outdoor tile can all make a big splash (and protect you from them) if it's the right tile.
What you're about to see is the right tile. And where to put i...
Welcome to a shameless display of my affection for kitchen backsplash design. A kitchen backsplash isn't just useful, or just pretty, or even pretty useful. It's a solid investment to protect your kitchen walls and the good humor of your kitchen slave. They can make a big design statement or fit into any decor, and the examples I found run the whole style spectrum from French Country to hip contem...
I've talked a bit lately about designing period style bathrooms. Historical authenticity can be difficult to come by, and creating a Victorian or Edwardian bathroom that stands up to scrutiny takes more than a little care. But that doesn't mean you have to be a historian to pull off a classical look, you just have to know where to shop. Herbeau specializes in authentic vintage bathroom fixtures an...
If you're looking for a bold, colorful statement piece for your modern living space, you've come to the right place. I'm always on the lookout for unique, unusual new takes on modern furniture, and regular readers of the blog will know that some of my absolute favorite modern furniture picks are ones that riff on antique designs. PolArt, a specialty furniture designer from Mexico, offers modern fu...
Spa style master bathrooms have become hugely popular in recent years and are a great way to make a master bathroom that little bit more indulgent and relaxing. But while many of these bathrooms have a distinctly Nordic influence, lately homeowners have been looking farther east for inspiration. The simple, zen-like vibe of Asian inspired bathrooms meshes well with the trend toward natural, open b...
We just got our first robin of the season here, and if there's any better sign that spring is here, I don't know what it is. In fact, birds of all stripes (feathers?) are one of the most iconic parts of spring, ranking right up there with fresh blooming flowers. So if you're getting ready to do some major spring decorating, a few nods to the birds can give your space a wonderful, fresh, springy fe...
High backed chairs with simple canvas or linen colored upholstery are starting to pop up all over the design world right now, particularly as part of the increasingly popular restoration style. These chairs combine an old fashioned elegance with a simple, clean finish that makes them well suited to a contemporary space, whether it's a living room, dining room, or even a master bathroom. They're am...
Complex, whimsical, and with a name that is just generally fun to say, rococo is a style that cannot be ignored. It combines light colors, asymmetry, and graceful swirls in order to draw out a witty playfulness that many modern styles lack. Popularized in the early 18th century, the influences of rococo design and architecture is still in evidence across Europe. As an interior decor style it is ma...
