I love the acknowlement that we can be both aesthetic and slobs. I have lovely things, stylish vignettes, but with the addition of piles: magazines, books, beads, yarn, clothes, dishes, papers. I a...

I'd suggest black windsor-type chairs - for the contrast and warmth of wood and curves. Or, mix different styles of wood chairs.

Farro is getting much easier to find. My local upscale grocery store - Mollie Stone's - carries it. $7 seems to be the going rate but it is so much better than all the other healthy grains I am eat...

Lovely things but please don't encourage people to spend $25 for an airplant (tillandsia) from DWR. Love DRW, but you can find these at garden centers, florists, etc for between $6-12! Buy a good g...

I would go with an olive glass tile, perhaps with a few charcoal or clear glass tiles interspersed. This would tie in with the colors you have and love and be monochromatic. You won't get tired of ...