What day is it? The day before the day before Christmas! This is not-quite emergency time, but the time to freak is nigh. The most important thing, of course, is that this is the last day you can try to get items overnight shipped in time for Christmas day. So if you need some presents, or need to send … [Read more...]
Style Spotlight: Newlyweds
December 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NYTimes.com home and garden spotlight this past Thursday was on newlyweds Elizabeth and Andrew Wooten, who want to mark their nuptial home with a fresh style that compliments their personalities, but also their budget and timetable. Moving into a Greenwich Village apartment, Mr and Mrs. Wooten are looking … [Read more...]
Celebrity Spotlight: Nature Inspired Design
November 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NYTimes.com article of the Home & Garden section this weekend features Laura Guido-Clark, and interior designer with a penchant for nature-inspired, functional design. Her favorite time to shop is during the holidays, when she can pick out festive decorations that are both functional for the big … [Read more...]
Recommendations from That 70′s Show Interior Designer
October 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jason Miller, the interior designer featured on the NYTimes.com this week, talks about the beauty and simplicity of throwback 70's style. He recommends three things: Polyester, Pop Art, and Plastic. Think Andy Warhol's factory meets Hippie global world views. What do you do with all this throwback? A … [Read more...]
Celebrity Spotlight: Home Staging
October 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Home Stager Meridith Baer knows a thing or two about telling a story through household objects. Home staging is a fad technique employed by realtors and homeowners who want to have an edge on a tough housing market. Basically you hire a "home stager" to design a lifestyle that will entice would-be buyers … [Read more...]
Celebrity Spotlight: Paul Taylor + Home Design
October 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The NYTimes multimedia slideshow this week gets in touch with Paul Taylor, the founder of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, to discuss home decor and style tips at his house in Long Island. For Paul Taylor, design is all about the idea of the home space, heritage and family heirlooms. Nothing is less "homey" … [Read more...]
