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Lighten Up! With Illuminated Furniture For Every Room

Amber Fijolek on Sep 30, 2009 10:24 AM PDT

Need to brighten up a room? Better than a lamp may just be a piece of illuminated furniture! As there are plenty of sconces, table lamps, ceiling and floor lamps to wade through in your quest for the perfect one, perhaps thinking outside the conventional lighting department could help. No, don't rip down your curtains. Try instead a table with the glow of a lamp inside, but be warned-- tracking down these fancy furnishings isn't easy as they're certainly a not on top of everyone's list. They are, however, if you're looking to transform your place into a posh pad. Illuminated furniture creates an ambiance unlike that of any spotlight. And, if your lighting concept involves your tabletops, the things that adorn them will see a new light of day. Click through the slideshow for a sample of some shiny surfaces!

Tags : tv , tabletop , table , room

Hot In The Hive: The BowHaus Designer Dog Crate

Alex Gambardella on Mar 24, 2009 5:22 AM PDT

The recent economic turmoil has many of us downgrading to smaller apartments, and in turn desperately trying to make the most out of the limited space in our newly cramped quarters. If your canine companion has also had to suffer with you in your sardine can of a sublet and has been forced to relinquish his beloved comfy crate for the sake of space-saving, the pet-loving decor mavens at DenHaus are here to the rescue to provide your pooch pal a comfy little den while at the same time helping you save room and keep up the chicness of your new pad. The BowHaus dog crate not only serves as a tucked-away little napping place for your pint-sized pup, but with its sleek powder-coated steel design and trendy star-burst detail, it also doubles as an end table, bed-side stand, or for use wherever you see it functioning best! It appeals to both your doggie's desire for his own hideaway and your own need to conserve room and equip your place with some modern decor! Get one for own place at the BowHaus store, where you can even "furnish" the tiny den with a sleeping mat!

Price: $599
Who Found It: spazzygirl was the first to add the BowHaus Dog Crate to the Hive

Tags : tabletop , table , pets , pet crate

Fab Finds: Coffee Table Books On The Cheap!

Anna Yu on Sep 16, 2008 12:38 PM PDT

Coffee table books are great decor accents for any home and have a multitude of purposes. They can also be bought as gifts for your hard to shop for friends or stacked on your coffee table to entertain (or distract) guests while you repair that burnt meal you just pulled out of the oven. While some books may seem yawn-inducing, cliched, and downright expensive, I've found some great ones that convey a sense of humor and won't send your credit card company reeling (except for the Valentino book). Check out my SLIDESHOW for this week's Decor Deals- 5 coffee table books that will do more than just hide those water stains, at prices you'll have to see- I mean read- to believe!

Tags : valentino , ugly betty , table , read

Stylehive's Stylescopes: The Leaves Are Changing, And So ...

Sydel Sakuma on Sep 15, 2008 2:20 PM PDT

So summer is officially over and a new season is coming into full swing. But the leaves aren't the only things changing colors- it's time for your closet to also make that all-important transition too! This week is a good time to break out those Betsey Johnson or Stockingirl leggings and deeper-hued pieces in order to re-adjust to nippier weather and a bit less sunshine. And as you're spending a tad more time indoors why not switch out some of your more summery decor for weather-appropriate pieces like this perfectly themed one from West Elm? Click on the SLIDESHOW to see what kind of star style advice you can apply to your wardrobe!

Tags : turquoise , trench , top , tomato , table

Hive 5: Wheel a Chic Trunk Through The Airport, Just Like the ...

B B on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT

While I can't imagine dragging a trunk through a crowded airport terminal, there is something romantic about the notion of pulling your wardrobe out of a trunk while traveling the world. One of the biggest draws to peruse Louis Vuitton for me is the opportunity to ogle their display of vintage trunks. In an effort to regain their potential practicality I'll give you three proposals: your trunk could be a coffee table, it could be storage for your out of season clothing, or as you'll soon discover it could be your vanity. For a trunk to hold all of your beauty needs look to the Conran makeup trunk, for an option on wheels check out Bolsa Luggage, and for a small carrying case, Prada has got you covered. To find all this and much more check out my SLIDESHOW. Bon Voyage!

Tags : wardrobe , vintage , traveling , travel , table

Stylehive Stylescopes: Find Out What The Stars Have In The ...

Sydel Sakuma on Aug 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT

This week, see if the celestial beings tell you whether to spice up your style life or put down that pair of jeans that you're holding (and if you're like me, you don't really need them). Maybe give your look a facelift, but if the thought of too much change ruffles your feathers, just try adding some texture to your outfits with plumage. Or perhaps you're just waiting for your next fave item to fall into your lap(top)? Either way, see what the style stars have in store for you in my SLIDESHOW and maybe the shopping heavens will show you just what you've been searching for!

Tags : wool tunic , white , west elm , we love colors , table