I just received my Pottery Barn catalog in the mail and I love their ideas for Thanksgiving. From cinnamon stick napkin rings to a candle in the shape of a turkey, they really do have it all. It's the little accessories that you incorporate into...

Oftentimes, many holiday get-togethers with family and friends involve board games. Checkers just happens to be one of my favorites. Try adding just a little more excitement and humor to your festivities this year by going with these black-and-white...

I was thinking the other day about why the decor in my apartment works for me. It's not just because it's filled with family photos, treasures from vacations, pretty fabrics, and so on. It's really because there's an element of imperfection at work....

How pretty is this lamp? I snagged it a few weeks ago at yet another flea market adventure. I'm still trying to find the perfect shade for it, which shouldn't be too difficult at all. The brass base needs some polishing as well. But my goal is not to...

Artificial tree from Ballard Designs. I'm already getting into the holiday spirit, thinking about the type of Christmas tree to buy. Should I go for a live tree with that real Christmas smell or an artificial one? Growing up, we usually had an...