7 ideas for using chalkboards, chalkboard paint at home
It's not just for the classroom. Chalkboard paint can be a fun and inexpensive way to mask appliances, decorate walls or otherwise transform a space. We're sharing some ideas here send us a photo of...
View ArticleReading nooks: 12 ways to create a reprieve in a hectic home
Whether you're hosting family or staying with friends, a reading nook can provide a great escape during the hectic holiday season. Here, we offer a roundup of some designs, cozy places to curl up with...
View Article'Quilting With a Modern Slant' offers inspiration for experimentation
When an exhibition of minimalist, hand-stitched quilts from Gee’s Bend, Ala., went on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2002, the collection of 60 quilts by former slaves and their...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres to launch furniture design challenge series for HGTV
Popular talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who is known for her passion for architecture and design, will next produce a six-episode design competition for HGTV, according to an announcement...
View ArticleLos Angeles County Store keeps it local with artisan-made goods
At 4,084 square miles, Los Angeles County can present a formidable challenge for those looking to uncover creative finds from local artisans. MaryAnne LoVerme just made it a lot easier. She's opened...
View Article'Inspired Home': A look at how artists and other creative people live
In their first book, "The Inspired Home: Nests of Creatives" (Rizzoli, $55) Los Angeles interior designer Todd Nickey and New York interior stylist and former Domino editor Kim Ficaro follow the sage...
View ArticleBarbara Butler on creating welcoming play spaces for kids
Addictive smartphones, tablets and video games are no concern to San Francisco designer Barbara Butler, who has been building custom forts and treehouses for more than 25 years.
View ArticleOff the Saw wood shop is launched in downtown L.A.
Inspired by what she describes as a "return to craft," Los Angeles furniture maker Laura Zahn has launched Off the Saw, a collaborative wood shop for furniture makers.
View ArticleModern quilters put a fresh spin on an old tradition
Modern quilting, with its emphasis on solid colors and bold, graphic designs, is attracting a new generation of sewers. And they're connecting through the Modern Quilt Guild and social media.
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