THE ONCE HUMBLE BASKET IS NOW BACK IN FASHION

THE ONCE HUMBLE BASKET IS NOW BACK IN FASHION

However baskets have appeared in your life, you have probably not paid too much attention to them. The basket, which has been around for centuries, is back in fashion....
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LOOKING FOR ROMANCE AND GLAMOUR? CONSIDER THE CAPIZ

LOOKING FOR ROMANCE AND GLAMOUR? CONSIDER THE CAPIZ

This is the time of year when thoughts turn to romance and glamour—thanks to the presence of many a Valentine heart and Oscar™ gown. It’s also the time of year...
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SEVEN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD — WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT

SEVEN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD — WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT

Our rituals and traditions follow us as we move and adapt to new locations. Different celebrations can evolve into something similar, or vice versa. We live in a global economy...
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Fall for Leaves: How to Decorate with Leaves

Fall for Leaves: How to Decorate with Leaves

If you can walk out your front door and pick up colored leaves, I hope you know how lucky you are. It is delightful to be able to decorate your...
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Red Hot Fall: how to decorate using red accents

Red Hot Fall: how to decorate using red accents

I love the Fall. I recently had dinner with a good friend, a woman with an impeccable eye for interior design. I was inspired by her judicious but dramatic use...
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FLOOR PILLOWS AND BEAN BAGS—FUN, FRIVOLOUS AND SURPRISINGLY PRACTICAL

FLOOR PILLOWS AND BEAN BAGS—FUN, FRIVOLOUS AND SURPRISINGLY PRACTICAL

Never mind the bean bags and floor pillows of the 1970s, the modern-day versions are showing up in surprising ways that make furniture fun again....
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THROW PILLOWS AND YOUR INNER ARTIST: CHANGE IT UP TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

THROW PILLOWS AND YOUR INNER ARTIST: CHANGE IT UP TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

With a change of season comes a natural desire to change things up in our homes. Throw pillows are a major tool to make this happen whether in the hands...
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SUMMERTIME: THE BEES AND THE BUTTERFLIES—AND DESIGN LOVERS—FLOCK TO DWELL ON DESIGN

SUMMERTIME: THE BEES AND THE BUTTERFLIES—AND DESIGN LOVERS—FLOCK TO DWELL ON DESIGN

Summer has officially begun. After the eerie silence of winter, it’s a joy to have all senses come to life. What does this mean to a designer? Well, for one...
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THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT: A POETIC GESTURE

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT: A POETIC GESTURE

What do you get for the person who remembers every event in your life, big and small? If a grand gesture seems over the top, you can come up with...
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HONG KONG: A DIVE INTO THE ULTRA-EFFICIENT

HONG KONG: A DIVE INTO THE ULTRA-EFFICIENT

The more adventurous parts of my travels through Southeast Asia have come to end. I landed in what I would consider one of the most organized and efficient cities in...
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SAIGON, THE BEAUTIFUL, OR HOW CHAOS HAS SOME SYSTEM

SAIGON, THE BEAUTIFUL, OR HOW CHAOS HAS SOME SYSTEM

On my sourcing trip through Southeast Asia I had a stop-over in Saigon, Vietnam. Despite my very short stay I got quite an impression from a city full of charm...
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ABOUT EARTH DAY: THOUGHTS FROM A GREEN DESIGNER

ABOUT EARTH DAY: THOUGHTS FROM A GREEN DESIGNER

Sunday April 22nd is the day we celebrate the earth. Short of being an extraterrestrial or part of the space program, we pretty much engage with our planet every day...
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