Paw Perfect Style
Jane Burton, www.Flickr.com
If your home’s like ours, at least one of its inhabitants barks or purrs. Yes, we’re talking about dogs and cats–those cuddly creatures that reside in over 171 million of U.S. households and make returning home after a long day’s work a joy. (more…)
Lighten Up with Witty, Whimsical Decor
David Glomb, www.ElleDecor.com
It’s time to check your serious side at the door. Popping up all over the place are clever, cheeky furnishings that infuse interiors with style that makes you smile. Whether yours is traditional, contemporary, cottage cozy or fabulously funky, there’s something for everyone and for every home. (more…)
Now’s the Time to Live Big & Bold with…Black & White
Roger Davies, www.ElleDecor.com
To create interiors with zing, it’s all about the mix. That’s why designers love black and white; and we do, too. This classic color combo is forever fashionable, adding a chic touch of style wherever it goes. In its latest incarnation, black & white has gone graphic via large-scale patterns that add punch to walls, tables, floors and more. (more…)
Practically Perfect Porcelain
www.ArtfulHome.com
We’ve been fans of porcelain from the get-go. This amazing jack-of-all trades material, (which dates back to the Shang Dynasty in 1600BC) is made by blending clay with other natural materials, then firing it in a kiln at extremely high temperatures. Slightly translucent, nonporous and very hard, porcelain’s one of the most versatile substances ever created for home decor–suitable for everything from decorative accessories and dinnerware to electrical insulators and tile. (more…)
Spring’s “It” Color–Tangerine Tango!
www.Pantone.com
Time to dance the tangerine tango! Picked by Pantone color forecasters as the “Color of the Year,” this vibrant hue is sure to give neutral interiors a wake-up call as it energizes everything in sight. (more…)
Time-Saver Decor That’ll Save the Day…and More!
Graeme Weatherston, www.Flickr.com
Kids up and to the bus. Dog to tree, then settled in for the day. Then off to the office with coffee in-hand and bagel in mouth. Whew! Some days, we feel like contestants in a game of “Beat the Clock,” only without any fabulous prizes to take home. If you know what we mean (and we know you do), fear not. We’ve been on the hunt for furnishings that’ll take the alarm out of your clock and restore your inner peace. Check out these time-saver finds… (more…)
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