Do You Have an Exposed Brick or Stone Wall?...

I spotted this photo in an absolute lovely house tour of a Spanish home on Desire to Inspire and instantly thought, “I NEED an exposed brick wall!” On second glance, I realized it’s not exposed brick, but stone - even cooler! I love the way the arch surrounds it, too. I’ve always loved the look of exposed brick, but it’s an unlikely sight in San Francisco, as brick buildings...

Delightful Penthouse in Stockholm Combining Functi...

Designed by Ulf Nelson , this beautiful penthouse is located in the heart of Vasastan, a district in central Stockholm. The apartment has an area of 118 square meters and a total of four rooms. Built in a tasteful and minimalist manner, the home is opened towards a charming terrace, perfect for relaxation and having friends over. An open fireplace, custom designed lighting and built-in speakers are just a few of the...

Sale Alert: Judy Ross Textiles Site Launch Sale...

New York-based designer Judy Ross’s clean, modern textile designs have long been featured at high-end retailers like Barneys. But now, if you’re needing a new pillow or rug to add to the mix, you can go straight to the source. Judy Ross Textiles online store just launched, and to celebrate, all orders are 20 percent off through May 8. I’m coveting the yellow and gray Cluster runner ($1,620) for my...

Fireplace Ideas For Spring and Summer...

Filed under: Living Rooms , Living Spaces Just because it’s warming up doesn’t mean your fireplace should be concealed. Here’s how to showcase it in the off season. Every day that the weather gets warmer we’re lightening things up in every way we can. So we don’t blame you if just looking at your fireplace makes you sweat. But don’t fear — the stunning rooms at the 2011 Kips Bay...

Company’s Coming! How to Speed Clean Your Ho...

There’s a time for giving your house a deep Spring cleaning , but preparing for unexpected guests is not that time. If you find out with just a couple hours – or a few minutes! – notice that company’s coming, no need to panic. All it takes is a little prioritizing and a few shortcuts, and your house will be visitor-ready in no time flat. Read on for my tips on how to speed clean every room in your...

Make Pretty With Marvelous Magnolia Motifs...

Magnolia trees are in full bloom around the country, and the prettiness makes me giddy with excitement! Unfortunately, the pink petals are fleeting, and when they float away, I’ll just have the photos to remember them. So, I thought I’d round up some magnolia motif home décor to keep the floral fabulosity going strong all year long. My favorite is the Japanese Magnolia Wreath ($125) from Gump’s, which...

Mother’s Day Craft: Bring Black & White ...

Filed under: Crafts , Holidays , Crafts & Celebrations This Mother’s Day, show your mom some love by turning a forgotten photo into an eye-catching piece of art. There’s our photo editor Jolie Novak…in her mother’s stomach! Photo: Jolie Novak Every family has their preferred way to display beautiful heirloom photos. But even the most arresting vintage images can be easily overlooked when...

Displaying Exquisite Architectural Details: Port T...

Port Townsend Residence was designed by the architects from Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and is located in Washington. The house has amazing views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca as well as of the Olympic Mountains. Here is some information from the developers about the project: “ Varied materials, from refined to rustic, reduce the scale of the 3200 square foot building and articulate each volume. A line of exposed steel...

Roundup: Dreamy, Feminine Beds...

Ever since I came across this beautiful Moroccan bedroom in interiors photographer Brian Park’s portfolio, I can’t stop thinking about traveling to Morocco myself to find that room . . . and take a nap in it. The starkness of the room, warmed up by the deep blue walls, is such an interesting contrast to the ornate, feminine bed; the overall effect is so peaceful and inviting. I may not be able to take a trip to...

Original Bamboo-Themed Restaurant in China: Tang P...

The original looking Tang Palace Restaurant was designed by Chinese company Atelier FCJZ and is located in Hangzhou, China. Located at the top level of a giant store, the place has an impressive 9-meter high story height and good views of the city. According to the architects, bamboo was the main element used to personalize the restaurant: “ The original building condition has a core column and several semi-oval...