Despite the obvious perks of urban life, city spaces are often cramped and difficult to furnish. Luckily, Restoration Hardware offers up a solution in their latest collection: BIG STYLE/small spaces. Available online beginning August 30, the smaller-scale pieces will include new mid-century styles and color finishes. Pieces include floor chandeliers, utility lighting and leather silhouettes that are ideal for those willing to give up space without sacrificing style. Quite simply, it’s fine design meets function.

“We call it a collection of epic proportions,” said Creator and Curator Gary Friedman. “And good design is all about proportions.”

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Fine Dining

Aero Round Dining Table: $1,295

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Target is well-known for its collaborations with big name designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Missoni. However, the big box retailer is trying a different approach and teaming up with small shop owners to create limited edition collections, known as The Shops at Target, that express each shop’s vision and personality. On September 9th, the second edition of The Shops at Target will hit stores. In fashion, you’ll find men’s clothing from Odin and women’s clothing from Kirna Zabete, two New York City boutiques. On the home front, you’ll discover home accessories from PATCH NYC of Boston and San Francisco’s The Curiosity Shoppe. Here, we give you a sneak peek at the offerings from PATCH NYC and The Curiosity Shoppe:

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Diner Dishes

Silhouetted Silverware Snack Plates, $4 each, The Curiosity Shoppe for Target
Café au Lait Mugs/Bowls, $6 each, The Curiosity Shoppe for Target

Jersey Shore star Snooki became a mother Sunday night after she welcomed a healthy, 6-pound baby boy. While we couldn’t be more excited for the candid reality star, our immediate (and horrified) thoughts centered on who would serve as little Lorenzo’s babysitter. After assessing the potential diaper-changing abilities of the show’s cast members, here’s our take on who would be the best sitter for Snooki’s new bundle of joy:

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Mike "The Situation"

Gym, tan, Lorenzo? Doubtful. As one of the oldest cast members of the bunch, you would think that The Situation would be the best equipped for fatherhood. Unfortunately, this ladies' man is only interested in women and an obscene amount of hair gel.