Whether you’re in a fancy restaurant or the dentist office, there’s no denying that aquariums bring a certain amount of serene beauty to a space. For this reason, and because installing and maintaining aquariums has become more affordable, the DIY aquarium movement is on the rise. And with so many custom design options available, it’s Learn More

Here’s another project I’ve been contemplating for a while: I have a handmade coffee table from 1968 that has a glass top and an interactive 2-dimensional sculpture underneath the glass (my mom made it in college). Do you remember those little handheld games that have a grid of numbers that slides around in a square Learn More

I recently found a dusty, antique brass chandelier in the attic of my parents’ house. Most of the crystals had fallen off, but luckily I found them scattered nearby. The fixture is so old that I’m pretty sure the light bulb sockets don’t work, but it would be a shame to throw the whole thing Learn More

Books are weighing heavily on my mind…maybe that’s because they have been weighing heavily on my biceps all weekend. After helping my father move his extensive library of books—some to his new office, some to storage and some to charity—I was struck with how many manuscripts he owned and how many had probably not been Learn More

Wedding season is upon us, and whether you’re organizing the festivities yourself or enlisting the help of a wedding planner, lighting is sure to be a major item on your to-do list. Michele Fox Gott knows a thing or two about creating stunning, well-lit weddings. As the president and founder of Center of Attention Events, Learn More

Jamie Beckwith is known for her innovative contributions to interior design, specifically in the realm of wood surfaces. But recently, she brought her pioneering reputation underground by creating an eye-popping LED wine cellar that has the design world buzzing. Described by some as a “TRON cathedral,” the cellar has several special features: acrylic wine racks, Learn More

Urban Landscape is one of Southern California’s most in-demand outdoor design firms, operating in Orange County and beyond for over 25 years. Owner and president Garett McCorkle is so passionate about landscape design that he also launched Urban Landscape Magazine with the hopes that his publication would “tell the story of how to build outdoor Learn More

If you’re a lighting designer, interior designer or architect, you’ll want to enter Elemental LED’s Lighten Up LED Lighting Design Competition, which is hosted through Inhabitat.com. A grand prize of $1000 will be awarded to the winning LED lighting design in each category: residential and commercial. And while you’re at it, be sure to check out Learn More

Few products meld style and function as well as LED lights, but something that comes close in my mind are Airstream travel trailers. These sleek, vintage trailers have been around since the 30s but have been making a comeback in the design world—big names like Ralph Lauren (above) and MacKenzie-Childs (below) recently remodeled Airstream interiors Learn More

Getting into the mood for a party requires a few things: the right company, the right libations and the right lighting. The first two are pretty easy to come by, if you like your friends and they know to never show up to a party empty handed. The third is up to you as host, Learn More