Woven Works of Art: Mexican Textiles Offer Rich Hand-Crafted Style

  Mysest56        September 22, 2019

Global decor and armchair traveling go together, and learning about the origin of your own furnishings makes them that much more purposeful. Let’s take Mexico, for instance. The country is a fabulous source of lace and woven textiles, as well as the bright woven blankets, intricate pillow covers and picture rugs bring rustic Southwestern design Continue reading →

Reinvent It: Develop a Mini Vertical Garden in Printing Press Drawers

  Mysest56        September 5, 2019

After renovating the living room in her San Francisco condo, Stephanie Van Dyke desired a dwelling wall to bring some life to the big, open area, but she underwent some frustration at first. “Most of these ideas I discovered were far too complicated or pricey,” she states. But while staring at some fresh printing media Continue reading →

Paisley Takes a Turn for Your Mod

  Mysest56        July 29, 2019

Paisley, that preppy mainstay of wingback chairs and Ralph Lauren ads, is almost interchangeable with traditional decor. But choose the ideal model, and it feels equally at home in contemporary quarters. And there’s good reason to do so: The undulating teardrop-shaped pattern, born from the Middle East and Asia, lends a sense of energy and Continue reading →

Fashion a Fall Cocoon With Fabulous Textiles

  Mysest56        July 13, 2019

The leaves may not be falling, since it is just early September, however if you are anything like me, the craving for even greater warmth at home has already started. Textiles — encompassing everything from carpeting, blankets and blankets to cushions, table linens and even aprons and robes — offer one of the easiest and Continue reading →

16 Ways to Shake Up Your Summer Bar

  Mysest56        July 6, 2019

The dog days of summer will be the perfect time to indulge in deliciously cool cocktails. Of course, half of the pleasure of cocktail hour would be your production and drama surrounding the mixing of the beverage. By creating your own Mad Men–worthy lair to creative updates for a classic bar cart and more, there Continue reading →

Score Architects' Unusual Artworks in an Online Auction

  Mysest56        June 28, 2019

Fifty of the world’s best architects and designers have provided original sketches, prints and photographs in a 10-day auction to raise cash for Architecture for Humanity. You can still win one of these one-of-a-kind artworks from Frank Ching, DJ Spooky, Jeanne Gang, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Fumihiko Maki, Michelle Kaufmann, Kengo Kuma, Richard Meier, Renzo Continue reading →

Green and Clean: Ecofriendly Tub and Shower Surrounds

  Mysest56        June 24, 2019

Daily rituals floor our days with a predictable rhythm that can provide comfort. Although many of them are banal, why not take them from ordinary to extraordinary? Making my morning java, for instance, is a ho-hum ritual that I perform bleary-eyed; changing into something such as an elegant Chemex coffeemaker could elevate this everyday regimen. Continue reading →

14 Ways to Make More Money at a Yard Sale — and Have Fun Too

  Mysest56        February 1, 2019

An unsuccessful lawn sale is something you’re unlikely to forget — hauling heavy boxes and furniture outdoors, then sitting for hours in the hot sunshine only to have no 1 visit or purchase is nobody’s idea of a good time. However, with some careful advance preparation, smart advertising, catchy signage and a gorgeous installation, you Continue reading →

Technicolor Solutions to 3 Popular Home Peeves

  Mysest56        January 19, 2019

From cords that threaten to trip us and tangle, to the unsightly cable box, to awkward cranking window manages — we’ve our house pet peeves. Mine: The tiny crumb tray at the base of my toaster. For many others it is nasty smoke alarms or vacuum cleaner which are impossible to empty. We asked you Continue reading →

Make a Cool Block-Printed Coat Rack

  Mysest56        August 4, 2018

It is no secret that crisp breezes and falling leaves are just around the corner, brushing you toward the cupboard to select your favourite cardigan. Soon this movement will become routine, and scarves and coats will probably be added to the mix. Personally, it’s pretty uncommon for me to get these things back in their Continue reading →