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Sam & Linsey's Thoughtful Chicago Home Pin it It remains to be seen whether downsizing and minimalism are going to be a cultural shift or just a cultural fad, but these ideas are certainly in the air and on a lot of mind...

Pin it Repurposing pallets isn't exactly a brand-new idea, but their versatility means that the repurposing possibilities are endless. If you're on a super tight budget or really like the rustic look, pallets are perfect...

Bumper Jacksons. Courtesy of Bumper Jacksons. I've never been a huge fan of the category of "Americana" music. Don't get me wrong, I like the music, it's the category that seems made up to me. (In my day, we had folk, co...

I just had one of the best opera experiences of my life, attending San Francisco Opera's terrific production of The Trojans, with its gorgeous music by Hector Berlioz, monumental sets and some of the best singers perform...

Pin it Pin it There are a lot of things to celebrate in the summer. Whether you're throwing (or attending) Fourth of July celebrations later this weekend or you are staring at a ton of party and wedding invitations on yo...

Pin it If you ask me, bright, saturated colors are the color of happy. And who doesn't want their home to be a little happier? I've rounded up some favorite finds that will bring a little extra dose of cheer to your spac...

Olivia's Elegant Oakland Apartment Pin it Decorating a rental can be tough, but we're often so focused on wrestling with the rooms we can't do much about -- such as the kitchen and bathroom -- that we ignore those we can...

Pin it Name: Emily North Location: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Size: Approximately 600 square feet Years lived in: 4 years; Rented Emily North is a multimedia artist and her colorful home is a great reflection of that. In a one-b...

Pin it When Danielle's side yard was about to be paved over by management, she saved as many plants as she could. She then looked to her apartment's small, enclosed patio, transforming it into an outdoor oasis:

Pin it Q: Hi! I respectfully submit my design conundrum to the hive mind: My husband and I bought our first house last year. It's a 1923 bungalow that was gutted to the studs and modernized in 1986. Naturally, we have a ...

Pin it By now you might have heard that Donald Featherstone, creator of the pink plastic flamingo, just passed away at the age of 79. This ultimate icon of kitsch is a symbol of hot lazy summers spent outside, and easy s...

Pin it Pin it With this weekend being a holiday, we thought we'd skip giving you a new assignment and instead ask for your Weekend Projects feedback (as well as give you the chance to catch up on any missed projects or w...

There's nothing old-fashioned about today's throwback ice cream parlors, where sprinkles make way for Aleppo pecans, floats get a splash of house-made lemongrass soda, and that cherry on top is pickled. We took a peek in...

Avoiding the outdoor crowd madness on July 4? Here are your options if you want to see a glorious view of fireworks from the comfort of your couch -- up to you to decide whether you favor Barry Manilow or Kelly Clarkson:

Avoiding the outdoor crowd madness on July 4? Here are your options if you want to see a glorious view of fireworks from the comfort of your couch — up to you to decide whether you favor Barry Manilow or Kelly Clarkson...

Evan's Modern & Cozy Manhattan Studio Pin it You probably have big plans to celebrate America's birthday today and you might even be participating in some traditions that have been in place since the very first Independe...

Evan's Modern & Cozy Manhattan Studio Pin it You probably have big plans to celebrate America's birthday today and you might even be participating in some traditions that have been in place since the very first Independe...

Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana started off soulful, then she tried some sugar-sweet pop. Now, with the help of the synths and electro spark she brought to U Street Music Hall on Thursday night, she's showing that her ne...