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Green House: My Quest for Green Living

I have always preferred linen napkins to paper ones. I never use paper or plastic dishes and I hardly ever put anything in the dryer if I can help it. I much prefer to hang clothes outdoors, one of the benefits of living in a sunny climate and having a big enough backyard to string a clothesline.

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Lusting for Vivienne Westwood's Wallpaper

Punk rock fashion doyenne Vivienne Westwood has teamed up with wallpaper firm Cole & Son (usually known for their classic and — dare I say — boring-ish wall coverings).

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Blog Log: Digging Into Design Blogs

Design blogs are a lot like gelato: ubiquitous and addictive. My guilty pleasure. Just when I think I’ve read every one that’s worth reading — tasted every flavor — I stumble upon a link to an even more fabulous blog.

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Blog Log: Design Debate Club

Unlike most design magazines, which tend to be proper, smut-free bastions of elegant language and terminology, design blogs push the envelope. Decorno (“décor porno”) is one such blog.

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Blog Log: A Voyeur's Confession

My friend Alaina lives in Chicago. She recently moved into a gorgeous new apartment that she shares with her boyfriend and their dog, Tucker. Her style is modern-meets-traditional and she has a penchant for West Elm — it’s understandable, she’s only 25!

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