Feline Fido Pet Designs is an online boutique offering a large collection of stylish handcrafted designer collars for dogs and cats. From the preppy Argyle ribbon and Alligator designs to the fun Piglet or Chilly Willy Penguin (above $14 to $18 each), you will have a hard time selecting only one. Shop by Category or [...]

The two darlings pictured above were my house guests this past week. I was watching them while their owners were out of town. Sparky on the left and the little ball of energy, Tolstoy, on the right kept me entertained with their antics and showered me with sloppy dog kisses. We went [...]

We continue with my tour of the 2009 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Part I can be found here.

Matthew Leverone wanted the Family Room [above] and Breakfast Room [below] to be a gathering spot for the family to relax and enjoy informal meals. He kept the palette in hues of straw and wheat. [...]

Some designers have a knack for creating interesting and beautifully crafted window treatments that add ideas to a room. Then there are rare occasions when fabrics take on a life of their own as interior art forms.
For me, this Long Island house by Jose Solis Betancourt, who practices in Washington, D.C., falls into the latter [...]

Walls of windows on three sides of a New York City penthouse kitchen provide glorious north, east and south views and light — effectively turning it into a functional greenhouse. While this stunning architectural feature makes the kitchen totally unique, it also has an interesting impact on the cooking space.
Everything here functions at waist level [...]

Guest Blogger – Ivette
Our friend Ivette lives near Washington, D.C. She has wonderful ideas and is a super DIY renovator who is amazing with a paintbrush. Ivette also collects design books as a hobby and summarized every single volume on her shelves for us! Those reviews can be found on our [...]