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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a little TLC and QT than my mom—or anyone’s mom, for that matter. I’ll be spending the day with mine, going to a museum, a movie and lunch. I’m excited to light up her day the way she’s lit up my Learn More

Here’s a great mother’s day gift idea everyone! I don’t care if you’re GI Jane, Jennifer Lopez, or Marilyn Manson, sometimes you just need to get your nails did. But in this economy, it can be tough to justify spending any amount of money on manicures and pedicures. Thankfully, it turns out that with the Learn More

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

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

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

“Whenever I’m designing a space, I always keep lighting on the forefront of my mind. It makes such an impact on the room.” –Erinn Valencich When we think of “interior design,” sofas, coffee tables and vases tend to get top billing.  But any good home stylist knows that lighting is the glue that holds a Learn More