18th century A textile company in St. Gallen, Switzerland, begins producing sheer cotton fabric adorned with small raised dots – aka “Dotted-Swiss”. 1857 The words “polka dot” first appear in…

A little bit old school and as versatile as can be, this nubby indoor/outdoor rug offers the look of wool with better durability that you’ll appreciate in high traffic areas…

Incorporate the perfect summery hue to reflect the coastal inspiration of the season—no matter what time of year it is. Rug Shown: Ojai Blue Loom Knotted Cotton Rug “This little…

How to use vibrant hues in small doses to wake up your decor The decorating dictum to “add a pop of color” has become so clichéed that some decorating magazines…

Ever look at a beautiful room and wonder how did they do that – and, more importantly, how can I do something similar at home? We break down how to…

Ideas for creating sophisticated, family-friendly rooms. Julia Dzafic, the author of the blog Lemon Stripes, didn’t expect to find herself working as a professional tastemaker. However, her blogging career didn’t…

Victoria van der Laan of The Binderie shares her technique. “I don’t throw a lot of scraps away. I try to hang on to stuff and then play with it…

Turn Your Yard into a Butterfly Haven Picture it: It’s a summer afternoon, you open the screen door, step into your backyard and find a dozen butterflies lolling about. You…

Nope. Victoria van der Laan explains. “You can find quilts from the past two hundred years that are super high art – minimal and two-color. Quiltmakers in Gee’s Bend, Alabama…

The designer and founder of Jana Bek Designs, a ceramic lamp company, breaks down the formula for her chic and cheerful living room. What makes a room more than just…