British designer Reiko Kaneko functions with a very traditional English substance — bone china. Normally reserved for good table settings or higher society tea parties, Kaneko uses bone china in more playful and regular applications. Coffee mugs, eggcups, and even shot glasses are all carefully molded from this delicate substance. Her minimalist design has a Read more about Tastemaker: Meet Reiko Kaneko's Modern China[…]
Persian rugs are lovely, mysterious and show-stopping bits that can endure for centuries. Deciding on the most suitable one from so many choices can be challenging. Continue reading for hints on what to be aware of and how to find the most rug out of your shopping dollar. Persian rugs are investments. Be ready to Read more about How to Shop for a Persian Rug[…]
Toys can get so annoying so quickly. Since having children, I’ve made it a point to avoid big box toy stores in all price. Even the toy aisles at super markets are a giant eyesore filled with battery-operated, commercially driven, nasty vinyl toys. Toys don’t have to be that way. They can be adorable, informative, Read more about Guest Groups: 19 Decorative Toys[…]
With warmer weather around the corner, we are dreaming of spring and, even more especially, garden parties! For everybody from women who lunch to cocktail-shaking couples, fun at home is much better when it involves the fantastic outdoors. Check out these tips for making guests feel welcome from the moment they walk through the garden Read more about How Does Your Garden Entertain?[…]
You’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners fall into two camps. Some start by looking at appliances. Others start by collecting inspiring kitchen photos. Some decide they need more space. Others simply want to upgrade their present kitchen. Homeowners may find themselves in this exploration period for Read more about Homeowner's Workbook[…]
Sometimes when you’re trying to define your style, you’re tempted to say you’re”contemporary” or”diverse” or”jagged Victorian with a touch of mid-century contemporary with a penchant for greens and golds.” But then you see a really amazing Feng Shui design and you wonder if you should tack that on to the definition of the”style.” Well, I Read more about Defining Your Style: Only Love[…]
This eclectic Washington kitchen gets most of its inspiration from the clients’ much-loved past residence. Though they were moving into a brand-new home, the clients wanted to integrate salvaged bits in their initial Tudor-style house. Designers at Seattle’s NB Design Group utilized modern materials in a clean design to offset the older elements, making a Read more about Kitchen of the Week: Old Meets New in the Northwest[…]
When you have a small kitchen, it’s simple to start moaning and groaning about it. Steve Justrich, on the other hand, celebrates the shortage of footage of his kitchen. “My doctrine isn’t to have to walk more than three steps between appliances and counters, and have every thing within a fully extended arm’s reach,” he Read more about Kitchen of the Week: Modern and Bright at 90 Square Feet[…]
The iconography of nature adds intriguing form to fabrics, walls, furniture and so many other everyday items. Inspired by nature, designers combine the beautiful and the functional, the organic and the artificial, reason and poetry. The end result is a style that celebrates nature’s inherently good layout in home accessories that need a second look. Read more about Organic Forms: Nature's Symbols in Home Décor[…]
Fans of vibrant seasonal foliage rejoice for ‘Grace’ smoke tree (Cotinus ‘Grace’). Plant this brassy hybrid and there will not be an inactive minute in your garden from spring through fall. Like most species in the Cotinus genus, ‘Grace’ provides a bold burst of abundant foliage and flower color, spreading foliage and low-maintenance charm. A Read more about Great Design Plant: Smoke Tree[…]