Fireplaces, like bay windows or claw foot tubs, are often more charming in theory than in practice. I’m here to tell you it’s okay to cover up your fireplace with furniture if that’s what makes sense for your room.
The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Copenhagen
Planning a trip to Copenhagen? Here are the 25 most beautiful places in the city that design lovers simply can’t miss.
Before And After: Greenwich Village Apartment
Here’s how we filled a small apartment in Manhattan with lots of art and color, anchored by the perfect leather couch.
Airbnb Design Crush: Copenhagen
Research says the anticipation of planning a trip makes people just as happy as actually taking the trip. And that's definitely true for me. I love browsing Airbnb listings in remote cities (even ones I don't have immediate plans to visit), just to gather design inspiration.
13 Ikea Products I Couldn't Live Without
Whenever people talk about aging out of Ikea, or being too old to shop at Ikea, it drives me nuts. Sure, the in-person shopping experience can be harrowing (key tips: shop online, or go late on a weeknight). But no one is too old for excellent design at affordable prices, and shopping at Ikea doesn't mean your house will look like a dorm room.
My Home Tour: The Kitchen
You can fix up even the most boring rental kitchen with fresh paint, a rug, and imagination. Here's a tour of my formerly beige kitchen, and how I made it a little prettier.
How to Hang Blackout Curtains On a Bay Window
I realize that struggling to hang curtains on large bay windows with too much light is a very #blessed problem to have. But if you have ever googled "how to hang curtains over bay windows" and come up very, very, short, this post is for you!
How To Arrange Grocery Store Flowers (And 30 Beautiful Vases To Put Them In)
You might not realize the most beautiful blooms are lurking in an unexpected place.
What You Should Be Buying At Urban Outfitters Right Now
Urban Outfitters isn't just for graphic tees and dorm room posters -- it has some of the chicest home accessories around. Here are the things you should be looking at right now:
A modern neutral Cole Valley apartment
My friend Kevin recently moved from New York back to San Francisco, and he had me design his pretty, light-filled one bedroom in Cole Valley.