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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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