Earlier this month Target launched its newest home décor and furniture line, Threshold, in a two-story life-size dollhouse in New York City's Grand Central Station. And now bedding, dishes and towels are up for grabs in stores across the country.

 

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As a longtime fan of lucite, I'm excited to see that designers are once again adding color to their popular transparent furnishings and home accessories. Colored acrylic and polycarbonate is the perfect way to add a modern pop of color to your home or office. Check out my favorite picks -- and let me know... read more

For years and years my husband and I lived in an apartment that was fairly average-sized for an NYC one-bedroom, but that – let’s get real, here – could generously be referred to as “teeny.” It was cozy and lovely and charming, with extra-wide floorboards, built-in bookshelves and big windows that flooded the living room... read more

Trying to cut back on the number of times you order in? Check out some of these tasty recipes that you can easily make at home! Monday: Pad Thai Salad Why We Love It: Enjoy a meatless Monday by trying out this healthy vegetarian salad. Source: A Couple... read more

We celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday with flowers, cards, brunch in bed...and a whirlwind tour of five open houses in Brooklyn. The first place that we saw was pretty awesome (in fact, we're debating putting in an offer).  The rest? Not so much. All the things I loved about place #1 (that's the... read more

Come on, admit it: You make mac and cheese from a box, right? I get it, I really do. It’s easy. Insanely easy. It’s basically “Mac and Cheese For Dummies.” But have you actually tasted that stuff? I mean, calling it “mac and cheese” is a bit of a stretch. I should know. I spent... read more

As much as we love a bright pop of yellow or a touch of tangerine, nothing says spring like the color green. From muted pastels to an earthy evergreen, these well-decorated rooms prove that a little color can go a long way. Add color to your space in a subtle way... read more

In my family, the holidays always come with some drama--even Mother's Day. All across our community boards Nesties are turning to each other for advice on how to get through the upcoming weekend.  Thanks to everyone's advice, we can pin-point a few ways to get through some specific Mother’s Day “situations” in a calm,...

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We're loving linen, one of Pantone's spring colors, because it's fresh and crisp--the ideal backdrop for bold pops of color, from yellow and red to purple and blue.  Get inspired with these room pics–and freshen up your place today:

A pretty linen tablecloth adds a touch of sophistication to your...

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Sad truth: One in five of us has forgotten to give our moms a gift or card for Mother's Day at some point, according to a new survey by Skype and Harris Interactive. The good news: It's not to late to send her a sweet note this year (MD is Sunday) -- and avoid... read more