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Palm Springs Modern: Mad Men Heads West, written 19 hours ago, We already knew that the set directors of AMC's Mad Men are geniuses. On this week's episode called "Jet Set," we find Don Draper in California in an amazing modern house in Palm Springs. Does anyone know which house this is? I...

Small Kitchen Storage Tips, written 2 days ago, I'm thinking today about small kitchens as we're in the city for the weekend, in our little piece of New York City! I'm also thinking about small kitchens since my daughter is moving to another apartment and is absolutely wild about her new kitchen, al...

Top Design and Project Runway, written 4 days ago, I just cannot stop comparing Top Design and Project Runway. I watched both on Wed. What's the difference? The dream of showing at Bryant park seems urgent and important, like the 8 year old's dream of going to the World Series. Watch baseball and b...

I like Snogging better than Ice Cream..., written 3 hours ago, There should be a lot more places like SNOG! Ever heard of them yet?? If not here's some info on this interesting brand. Its all about the healthiest frozen yogurt. They make it using a mixture of fresh non-fat organic yogurt with probio...

Kitchen Progress, written 5 hours ago, I planned to only write about this on haus maus today but with so many of you interested in kitchen design on a budget I thought I'd share my little German kitchen here on decor8 instead. For a bit of history, here is what the kitchen looked like before renovat...

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Kozai Designs, written 3 days ago, (Images via KozaiDesigns.com)

sneak peek: carolyn veith krienke, written 8 hours ago, when carolyn veith krienke of  jan & äya, a fantastic brooklyn shop, emailed me the images and descriptions for her sneak peek, i was completely charmed by the wonderful words she included to describe her home. while she is the designer b...

New from Schumacher..., written 1 month ago, it's fall and that means new fabrics, new products, new things you must have and old things you must do away with (or cosmetically alter)...which is why you might need some fresh new fabrics...but, have you checked out Schumacher's website lately, well th...

Heavenly Schlumberger, written 20 hours ago, Is there anyone who designed such magnificent jewelry and objets as Jean Schlumberger? Oh yes, I'd gladly accept a Schlumberger bauble from anyone who's feeling generous. But what about these little trinkets? How fabulous would that cigarette box look cas...

VOTE INHABITAT for the Cooper Hewitt Design Award!, written 3 hours ago, Inhabitat is currently closing in on the top contenders in this year's Cooper Hewitt People's Design Awards, and we'd love to have your support in making it to the top of the list! Founded by the prestigious Cooper Hewitt Desig...

Even More Recycling, written 20 hours ago,

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easy green pet solution: a dog poop composter!, written 10 hours ago, You don't know how hard it was for me to type that headline without laughing! I didn't even know that composting pet waste was possible until I picked up a flier on it at my local natural pet store. (UPDATE: You can use the result...

Quilts, written 4 days ago, images: The Quilt MuseumYes, these stunning pieces of art are quilts. Aren't they amazing? I love the middle one. It's got a free-form design that's completely unexpected in the medium. Perhaps one day I'll start sewing again, but it's doubtful I'll ever pull off somethin...

Wilston House, written 13 hours ago, Here are some pictures of a lounge room I recently redecorated for a client. We recovered her old sofas, added some new slip covered armchairs and lots of new scatter cushions. It's all very fresh and colourful against an all-white background. The lovely client i...

fall cure '08, written 3 days ago, It's that time of year again: Apartment Therapy is once again hosting the Fall Cure, and boy, does our house need it. If you're unfamiliar with the AT Cure, it's an eight-week program that guides you through healing your home through cleaning, organizing, and decor...

Optimal solution, written 10 hours ago, The Pamira sink has a smooth curved style with flowing lines, a complement to the Franke Como pull-out tap. This canopy rangehood from Franke illuminates the cooking area and provides a three-speed solution to extract cooking odours. Franke       

the peach named alesia, written 2 weeks ago, in case you're wondering what's happenned to ms.swellspring. . . . the stork came to visit a month early. . . . .alesia marie was born on september 22 at 2:10 am ~ 5 lbs 11 oz and 18" long. both mama & baby are very happy and healthy. thanks ...