Make A Bold Statement With Colorblock Home Decor
by Ida Hsiang
Oct 28, 2009 8:20 AM PDT
The colorblock craze is one that I like very much. There is nothing more sophisticated than that classic combo of black and white. Bright, solid hues matched with black or each other make for an eye-catching and fashionable ensemble. It's such an easy and appealing way to add interest and color, it's a wonder that it hasn't caught on in home decor as well. Be a trend-setter and apply this tried and true style statement to your home. You can choose a few of your favorite colors and use them in a number of accents. Throw pillows and rugs are an easy way to go and make boring rooms more colorful and energetic. Items like placemats and shower curtains are also fun and easy ways to spruce up your living space and give your home a harmonious theme without having to spend too much! Click on the slideshow for some great colorblock ideas that you can bring into your home!
Home Style: Hidden Storage Helps You De-Clutter With Style
by meg donohue
Aug 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT
Clutter. Ugh. The word itself is enough to make me break out in a cold sweat. Nothing could be less stylish than stacks of stuff collecting dust all over your home sweet home -- unless, of course, you've managed to make all of your piles of books and shoes and magazines look like the intentional, boho-chic product of your eclectic, fabulous, too-busy-to-clean self. In which case, you're probably Mary-Kate Olsen and kudos to you for being not only stylishly messy but also crazy rich. For the rest of us, there's a wealth of hidden storage pieces out there perfectly suited to whisking our clutter out of eyesight. For six stylish de-cluttering options, check out my slideshow.
