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THE NEW YORK TIMES Fifty Photographs
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5 Top Designers Curate Fifty Iconic Photographs for The New York Times Store

L-R: Vicente Wolf, Thom FIlicia, Laura Kirar, Jonathan Adler

The New York Times Store recently released a series of images from its 100+ year old photo archive, many of which have never been seen before and to celebrate, the Times tapped 5 celebrated interior designers Laura Kirar, Kelly Wearstler, Vicente Wolf, Jonathan Adler and Thom Filicia to curate a selection of 10 photos from the archive that reflects their design aesthetic and appreciation for the use of photography in interiors.  The collection is called 50 Photographs and is now available for purchase at The New York Times Store. I attended …

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 …

Iman Home 2
Decorating Ideas

Supermodel Iman Launches IMAN Home Collection!

After taking the fashion world by storm as a model then launching cosmetics, fragrance, apparel and accessories, celebrated supermodel and fashion icon Iman is making her first foray into the world of home decor with the debut of IMAN Home. The IMAN Home brand is initially launching with a gorgeous collections of globally influenced fabrics and will later expand to include a complete line of home furnishings. The beautiful fabrics are available exclusively through Calico Corners and feature rich colors and bold prints like exotic ikats, ethnic inspired damasks, batik florals, desert inspired ombres, and subtle animal patterns. The …

Emily Henderson
Interiors

And The Next HGTV Design Star is…Emily Henderson!


Congratulations to Emily Henderson, winner of HGTV’s Design Star! If you’ve been following the series then you’re likely familiar with  Emily, the quirky-cool blonde who works as a prop stylist specializing in interior and food styling. She didn’t make much noise in the first few episodes of Design Star but quickly made it known to the judges and the world that she had what it takes to be the next Design Star. Last night she was crowned the winner and will soon be the host of her own show on HGTV! I hate to sound like a know-it-all …