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    Wall Decor To Freshen Up A Room Without Breaking Your Budget

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    kate napleton on May 26, 2009 8:19 AM PDT
    Sometimes, I'm so bored that I can just stare at the wall all day. Which got me thinking, wow- I should really mix things up. I've done some research and come up with some really cute wall decor items - from prints to fun shelves to sconces - and compiled them in this slideshow. The best part? All the items I feature are $99 or less. It's nice to know that you can brighten up a room with a mirrored sunburst or nature-inspired gilded lacquer prints without breaking your design budget. Think of the gorgeous light reflection you'll achieve in your room with a metallic flower mirror. Check out my slideshow for more wall decor that won't break your budget!
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    Hot In The Hive: Missoni Brings Back The Bean Bag Chair

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    Alex Gambardella on May 26, 2009 6:25 AM PDT
    If the silly (and not especially comfortable) trend known as the bean bag chair has already had its "comeback" in the realm of popular home furnishings, I guess I wouldn't have been the first to know. After all, I probably haven't "relaxed" in one since I was in preschool, where they could be found slumped in various corners of the room, misshapen and abused by rowdy children and patched back together with duct tape in the places where they had inevitably sprung a messy leak of styrofoam "beans." Yuck. Who in their right mind would try to bring back those sad sacks? Why, Missoni, that's who! But wait -- these aren't just any bean bag chair. With their soft and comfy exterior, eclectic patterns and coloring, and wide variety of shapes and sizes, these bean bags are the old garbage bag version's much chicer younger cousin. Could it be that Europe's home decor experts are turning an out-dated uncomfortable fad into the ultimate combo of laziness and luxury? Check out the selection at dotmaison.com and see for yourself!


    Price: 377.00 GBP
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Arenas Bean Bag to the Hive.
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    Unleash Your Inner Nerd With Stylehive's Stylescopes!

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    Alex Gambardella on May 18, 2009 4:17 PM PDT
    No matter how hard you may try to hide it with your sexy stilettos and dare-to-bare minidresses, even the hottest-looking hivers have a closet nerd just begging to break free. Whether you secretly keep a collection of Pokemon cards (or beanie babies, like in my case), have read the Harry Potter series hundreds of times, or just have a love for all things Atari, it's time to fess up to your freaky fandom and let your inner geek see the light of day! With techie trinkets and nerd-inspired clothing pieces like thin-strapped suspenders for the Leos and high-waisted shorts for the Aquarius ladies, you'll be surprised to know that geek is the new chic! After all, nerds are destined to take over the world, so let the stars be your guide and check the slideshow to see how your sign can get techie chic this week!
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    Update Your Room's Look With Just One Piece!

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    kate napleton on May 13, 2009 2:18 PM PDT
    Maybe it was that furniture design class I took in college, or maybe it was my mom allowing me to re-layout my room every few months, but I love me some small home updates. Whether it's a simple rearrangement or a bold change, nothing can freshen your outlook faster. I challenged myself to gather a few snazzy, well-designed, conversation pieces of furniture to brighten up a room, all under $450. Imagine giving your bedroom a sense of Old Hollywood glamour simply by placing Target's Button-Tufted Chaise Settee at an angle. Or spice up your studio with Target's Small Room Divider in Espresso. It's a great way to organize some of your media, but also give your room a little more flair. Check out my slideshow for other great room-spicing options!
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    Hot In The Hive: Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 27, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
    Despite the fact that my father is a chef, my mother is a natural talent in the baking arena, and I come from a long line of major foodies, I have to admit that the kitchen-savvy gene definitely skipped a generation in my case. Don't get me wrong -- I certainly can read, I can follow simple instructions, and I can whip up a mean bowl of Easy Mac, but when it comes to making a full meal or even just baking cookies from scratch, I need a little help! That's why I think this Cookbook Box Set from Fred Flare is the cutest thing ever -- six colorful cookbooks with photo-accompanied recipes for all kinds of concoctions (Indian, Pasta, Fruit, Wok, Veg, & Treats, to be exact!) that all come in an oven-shaped box, great for gift-giving or even for displaying next to your neglected life-size oven! It's the perfect little packaged gift for the friend or relative (or just for yourself!) who loves the idea of cooking but just needs a little inspiration and instruction! Plus, the whole set is way cheaper than just one cookbook from one of those bigwigs on the Food Network! Stand back Giada De Laurentiis!


    Price: $30
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set to the Hive.
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    Hot In The Hive: Peter Waltz's Dollhouse Light Fixtures

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 14, 2009 6:23 AM PDT
    Known for his skillful reworking of recycled materials such as old vacuum cleaners and used speakers, innovative artist Peter Waltz's latest gig is his crafty conversion of vintage dollhouses into modern light fixtures to brighten up your own life-size abode. These tiny "homes" come in a variety of floor plans and styles, varying not only in their architecture but in the way Waltz chooses to remodel them as well. Whether he opts to restore its original paint or force it to rust to create that distinctly antique look, each dollhouse is subtly unique from the others, not to mention wholly original from any type of light fixture you'd find at Ikea! They can be attached to a wall or even placed atop an end table -- either way these vintage dollhouses combine the youthful nostalgic charm of a girl's favorite former plaything and the edginess of modern home decor. Check out the whole collection on his online portfolio and order one yourself through the site's contact sheet.


    Price: $300-700
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Peter Waltz's Dollhouse Light Fixtures to the Hive.
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