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

Just in time for the release of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, Art Deco design is trending in a big way. Walk into your favorite home store and you'll discover the luxury and glamour of the Roaring Twenties in the form of  vibrant colors, exotic materials and striking geometric shapes. With a few... read more

Make your pad look like a million bucks, even on a tight budget! Peep our fave home accessories--and tell us which ones you like! "Red Petals" by Jan Weiss, $30- 48, Art.com Foo Dogs (set of 2), $58, CWonder.com Bormioli Rocco Bottles, $10 each, Bloomingdales.com Casablanca... read more

Add some spring to your space with a few sunny accents! Get inspired with these room pics, featuring bold and soft shades of yellow--and freshen up your place today: Mix and match various shades of yellow to make your room really pop. This bedroom incorporates shades of mustard and pale yellow, yet both shades... read more

You love to entertain, I love to talk style! For the last six weeks I've covered everything you need to know to pull off a table design your friends will absolutely envy, from centerpieces, chairs and lighting ideas to table linens and tableware. Today I'm wrapping up my tabletop... read more

Why is it that all chic throw pillows come with such a hefty price tag? While we were sitting here pondering our design woes, our friends at Fab.com were busy creating well-designed pillows that are -- get this -- super-affordable. Recently, Fab released a new line of cozy, colorfully-patterned throw pillows in dozens... read more

Make sense of your mail by designating an easy place to toss it as well as an efficient way to sort it. How to do it: Choose a place where it's easy to toss the mail: a desk in the kitchen, a drawer near the entryway. Devise a good system using trays, baskets or file... read more

Gather up  the utensils you use most and put them near your stove. You need easy access to them -- especially when the burners are blazing! How to do it: This one's super simple! Place a simple collection of utensils -- spoons, a spatula, tongs and a ladle -- near the stove in an upright... read more

No cabinet space in your bathroom? Simply pack your biggest beauty gadgets (hair dyers, curling irons, flat irons) in a large tote and hang it on the back of your bathroom door. How to do it: It doesn't get much easier than this! Simply store your stuff in your favorite tote. Expert tip: Not... read more

Makeup bag a mess? Organize your your beauty loot in library-style file drawers. How to do it: Pick up a two-drawer paper storage box. We like this mod white one from Organize.com. Label each drawer  lips, eyes or cheeks and sort your makeup accordingly. Expert tip: These storage boxes also work well in... read more