How-to is simple. Rough it up a bit w/fine sand paper or steel wool. Tape off the parts you don't want sprayed. Spray on a primer that works for metals. Let it dry and spray on a gloss in any colo...

I like what David has to say about Mid Century design philosophy, but what about the rest of it-that good design should be accessible? This is the most expensive, museum-like MCM store in San...

Well, I LOVE the laughing maid. She's part of the installation, so is he...even the crated dog is in place for a reason. Do you think they accidentally left the crate out? I'll be interpreting th...

I totally agree-I just opened our new liner from Target and was blown away by the fumes. I should have tossed it/returned it, but we just opened the window and didn't use the bathroom for a week. ...

Props to those kindly trying to "understand" the meaning/intent of that letter writer, but in the end he/she has their head in the sand. One major reason the U.S. is in such crisis economically an...

and by sconces I mean some cool modern looking electric light sconces-or even retro ones off Ebay

wallpaper, sconces, and a mirror--if you're renting, you can hang fabric instead (just tack it along edges). By the way-I think this site has blogged about this-Target has the most gorgeous designe...

sweet and simple, love it! And there are still people out there willing to cloth diaper?? Yippee!

What a lovely way to put it-I couldn't agree more; fathers are instrumental in their chidlren's lives and deserve more encouragement and support than they usually get! Thanks guys!

Ahhh, key lime pie in the summertime! Or a frozen, no-bake strawberry pie from my mom's old recipe box. I LOVE these pie plates..so old school.

This giraffe for my little guy's room (no, that's not a reference to my husband...hehehe), and that gorgeous Hollywood Regency blue and gold striped gourd-shaped one for me (sorry, I know it has a ...

I would normally not permit myself to say this, but since the owner is a professional designer, I will: Very derivative of Kelly Wearstler, which could be a great thing if you pulled it off, but I ...

Look on Ebay under "sunbrella fabric" Sunbrella is the brand you want-it will last forever. I'm currently watching a few auctions for it myself, most coming in @ around $8/yard incl. shipping...

I actually saw this in person at the DWELL exhibition and it was really gorgeous. I talked to these guys and some others doing similar amazing woodwork (you MUST blog about Sidecar Furniture...def...

Ringo-if you support a family of four in D.C. on less than 50K, then you CLEARLY bought your home years ago, and thus do not have the insane living expenses the rest of us commenters have-that, or ...

I disagree with those who theorize that it is our consumerism that is making us "broker" than our parents. My parents bought their home for $12K. We bought ours in the same neighborhood...

Is it going to burst into flames, though???

Our grandparents bought and kept the same sofa for decades...and even if the fabric became outdated, the sofa structure was still flawless. Even the cushions held up. I would pay qui...

Awwww, a girl after my own heart-working from bed with an afro! Great picture-enjoy your baby girl!

Oh my, she is just breathtaking and I've always loved that name. It's my grandmother's. My grandpa called her "Frankie", which is so sweet to me. Enjoy your very lovely daughter!