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Pillow Talk: 7 Secrets to Making a Perfect Bed
If you count all the hours we allot to plumping pillows, smoothing sheets, straightening shams, and fussing over how the whole thing looks, we spend as much time on our beds as in them. Yet the results...
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Editors' Picks: 10 Best Pajamas for a Good Night's Sleep
Last week, Julie was on a panel at the Design Leadership Summit in NYC along with two other sleep-deprived bloggers from Lonny and AT (it's the nature of the business!). So we took note when Arianna...
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The Patchwork Quilt Gets a Modern Makeover
At Shark Tooth on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, owner Kellen Tucker has been collecting vintage and antique patchwork quilts and over-dyeing them in deep shades of indigo. When I first saw her...
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The Gothic Getaway, NYC Edition
Design firm Roman and Williams have left their mark on lodgings all over New York, including the inventive and buzzing Ace and Standard hotels. The High Line Hotel, which officially opened last week,...
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Architect Visit: Sleuthing for More Space in Stockholm
Urban dwellers often have to give up space to gain space—it's a matter of choosing which rooms to prioritize. When a Stockholm family of five wanted to create a living room that's a real gathering...
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Natural Laundry Potions from Sweden
Aloe vera, peach oil, coconut, orange, soy beans. No, this is not my grocery list, but a sampling of the ingredients used in the cleaning products from Sweden's Tangent Garment Care products, an...
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10 Attic Loft Bedrooms, Rustic Edition
What is it about bedrooms under the eaves that is so appealing? Here are ten we love: Above: The Amsterdam bedroom of designer Ulrika Lundgren at Maison Rika. Above: The Degree Stool by Patrick...
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Hot Water Bottles Make Everything Feel Better
Now that it's getting chilly out, we're taking a tip from the Brits and rediscovering the hot water bottle. Covered in a soft, appealing-looking case, they're perfect for instant warmth in bed —just...
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The Big Sleep: Bedding for Toddlers to Teens
When I was young my mother made the smart choice of a simple coverlet of pale pink flowers for my bed that was pretty enough for a little girl yet sophisticated enough to take me all the way through...
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Remodeling 101: Five Things to Know About Radiant Floor Heating
Can anyone resist the sensation of walking barefoot on a heated floor? If you’re just embarking on a renovation or building a new house, consider installing radiant heating (also known as underfloor...
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An Artist's Studio in Italy Gets an Overhaul, Murphy Bed Included
We recently took note of London-based designer Harry Thaler's renovation of a formerly run-down work and living space for artists in residence in Bolzano, Italy. The project, named Atelierhouse, was...
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Cord-Free Living: A Good-Looking Wireless Charger and Other Breakthroughs
Ready to be a bit less plugged in? A slew of wireless charging mats have appeared on the market of late, but the Orée Wireless Power Pebble is the first we've seen that was conceived to be a simple and...
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Beyond the Storage Headboard: 10 Bedrooms with Recessed Shelving
When I first moved to California, land of earthquakes, one of the first rules I learned was not to hang anything over the bed. This strikes me as a good solution: recessed shelving over the bed. Above:...
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Back to Brass: Low-Cost Lighting with High-Style Appeal
Just in time for the holiday season: a trio of brass lighting fixtures that will add a gleam to your interior without draining your bank account (prices range from $59 to $129). Above: The Magical...
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Frequent Flyers: 10 Tips for Surviving Holiday Travel
Let's face it: Travel, particularly during this hectic time of year, is exhausting. Hitting the road for work or pleasure can disrupt your sleep, put the kibosh on your new exercise routine, and throw...
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A Swiss Chalet Reborn (with Rooms to Rent)
Brücke 49 Hotel Pension, a modern-rustic, four-room guest house in the alpine spa town of Vals, is exactly where we'd like to be right now. Located in a 1902 house with four guest rooms, the B & B...
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Going Green on Gardenista: Top 5 Trending Posts This Week
This past week, Gardenista's issue theme was "Love Letter to the Houseplant." Erin and Michelle explored the history of indoor greenery, sussed out the best exterior green paints, visited a greenhouse...
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Current Obsessions: High Season
It's that time of year: every evening (or every weekend, at least), there seems to be a can't-miss celebratory bash. So we hope you can join us at our upcoming events, starting with our first-ever NYC...
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A London Georgian, Artfully Restored and Updated
Tasked with renovating a derelict Georgian house in Marylebone, London, architects Luke McLaren and Robert Excell of McLaren Excell approached the job with respect for the history of the structure,...
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High/Low: Arctic Pear Chandelier
The Arctic Pear chandelier from London-based Ochre has defined glamor for the past few years (if light fixtures can achieve "it" status, this one has), so it was only a matter of time before...
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