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Join Me At the NYDC for What’s New/What’s Next 2010!


The second annual What’s New What’s Next program hosted by the New York Design Center is coming up next week on September 21 and I’m so excited to be participating! I’ll be joining a group of esteemed bloggers (dubbed ‘The New Curators’!) who will be hosting previews for the showrooms on the NYDC’s 4th floor…and we’ll be live blogging and tweeting while we’re there! I’ll be at the adorable Bograd Kids showroom from 4-5 PM and would love to meet you so be sure stop by and say hello!

Aside from the fun on the 4th floor, this year’s What’s …

Nate Berkus Bamboo Glass Top Coffee Table
Decorating Ideas

Ask Nicole: Help Me Find A Stylish & Affordable Coffee Table!


Q. Hi Nicole, I have been following your blog for a while now and love your sense of style. I’ve been looking for a gold leaf/faux gold leaf coffee table and am having the hardest time finding one that is reasonably priced. Can you help? – Corin


A. Corin, Nate Berkus has a beautiful gold look coffee table in his collection for HSN (pictured above) that I would highly recommend. It has a delicate gold faux bamboo frame and comes in both a glass top and mirrored top version. The styling is reminiscent of high-end French designs from the 1940s …

Right Now In Design Event hosted by SoHaute,Pierre Frey Showroom and Shagreene
Interiors

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at Right Now In Design With Nate Berkus, Steven Gambrel Laura Kirar & Jesse Carrier

 I’m so excited to bring you the first episode of So Haute TV! Join me as I take you behind-the-scenes with designers Nate Berkus, Steven Gambrel, Laura Kirar and Jesse Carrier at the Right Now In Design event I hosted back in July. Hear these design superstars share the deets on their latest projects, new collaborations and current design obsessions. Plus, Nate gives us the scoop on his new TV talk show which premieres Monday, September 13th! (Check your local listings here.) Click the play button to watch the video and let me know what you think!…

Jay Jeffers Colorful Living Room
Decorating Ideas

5 Easy and Affordable Decorating Ideas to Instantly Update Your Home

One of the most common questions I get from people seeking decorating advice is how they can make easy updates to a space so it feels more warm, inviting and homey. Here are my top 5 tips for quick and affordable home updates that will transform a lackluster space into a cozy and stylish home you’ll love coming home to every day.

A fresh and vibrant coral colored living room by Jay Jeffers.

1. Paint! It’s the cheapest way to spruce up your space and will instantly make your home feel more “decorated.” If you’re a renter, most buildings will …