In 2010, 30 years after the publication of The Official Preppy Handbook, prep expert and author Lisa Birnbach re-emerged with True Prep. The book describes how the world of preppies has stayed the same in a... more »

It's the time of year when forecasters announce trends for the upcoming year. Several interesting trends for home design have recently caught my eye, and whether or not they are the trends that are being talked about, they... more »

Admittedly, most of my resolutions tend to fall to the wayside. But this year, I'm bound and determined to make one a reality: It's time to get organized. Houzz users provide plenty of creative ideas for getting a space arranged... more »

Honey onyx is a translucent stone which can add beauty and drama to your interior spaces. In warm tones of orange, gold and yellow, it is a banded calcite with wonderful color depth and distinctive patterning. Backlighting... more »

We've seen them for beer, even toasters, but barstool cozies? That's a new one. This week while ogling the stunning Lake Tahoe home designed by John Maniscalco Architecture what struck us most (well, other than the insane... more »

Some celebrate the New Year with a glass of Sangria...but have you also considered that this festive drink also offers color inspiration? With its mix of red, orange, lemon, lime, grape, melon and berry, Sangria is an example... more »

Cement tile adds a beautiful touch to Mission and Mediterranean style homes and brings unexpected authenticity to modern and eclectic spaces. It traces its origins to the mid 1800s and was perfected in Spain shortly thereafter.... more »