Mother's Day. Oh the pressure! How does one thank Mom for all that she's done for us through the years? As a Mom of two, here's how I see it. Most moms, slummy or yummy, just want to feel loved. And by loved I mean she really wants something fabulous...

One afternoon I was sitting comfortably on this great couch with my iPad and a bottle of water on the coffee table, when I looked around and thought, "I feel like I'm home." You see, I wasn't home. I was waiting for my credit card and the pair of sandals...

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In January, Pinterest asked a group of pinners (they didn't ask me either!) to test out a new look they designed to "make discovering things on Pinterest easier." After analyzing their feedback, it seems they've...

I don't know about you, but I am over the warm and cozy look I've been living with since October. I'm yearning for some springtime vibes and I bet you are, too! Not to fret, there are a few fabulous-and surprisingly affordable moves you can make in your home that...

Have you noticed we take a lot of photos of ourselves? I mean, a lot. Photos of us are everywhere -- and they live forever. Unless you're Kate Upton, this can be a scary thing. But it doesn't have to...

Not that I'm not romantic, but I think Valentine's Day is a little cheesy. I mean, it is.

But I believe in love. And shopping!

I also believe that men -- especially -- do extraordinarily well at shopping for their ladies when given a hint, a nudge, an "OMG,...

Our homes tell the story of who we are.

Whether that home is a small rental apartment or a spacious home on a suburban tree-lined street, it doesn't matter. I've been inside many beautifully decorated homes. It's also my job to look at beautiful things all day long. My...

According to Statistic Brain, statistics show that only 8 percent of the U.S. population successfully achieves their new year resolutions. Sadly, that's a pretty lame success rate. Whether it's a lack of motivation, a lack of time or loss of interest, the perfect app can help keep...

Everyone has their holiday pet peeves. Whether it's the lack of "Christ in Christmas," the constant shopping or the almost-unavoidable five pounds, we all have them.

My pet peeve is those holiday gift bags. They just feels so lame. Let's face it, they are lame. There should be a required...

It's officially the holidays! I wish I could tell you my Decembers are filled with roasted chestnuts and cozy fireside chats while my manicured hands cup a glass of Brunello. The reality is, I'm usually shopping! And I'm pretty sure you are, too. If you can't be bothered with hitting...

With Target opening on Thanksgiving (before we can even digest the 184 grams of carbs) with Black Friday specials galore, the pressure is on to get it done early and get it done right. No surprise, techie gifts are once again at the top of everyone's list... even for the...

Halloween is almost here, and many of us haven't decorated much. I think it's because the pickings are either not that great, or require the craft-making skill set of someone not like us. Here are nine items that add just a touch of Halloween flavor, and won't blow the weekend...

The term "fall decor" really gets on my nerves. Whenever I hear those words, I think of those horrific fake floral wreaths, the depressing front yard scarecrow (sorry, it is) and the onslaught of pumpkin recipes. While I love me some pumpkin pie, I feel this pressure to come up...

It's been said a great photograph should capture the attitude, the soul and the mind of a great moment. It is that millisecond where the eye, the mind and the heart combine. It is the type of photograph we all love, photographer or not.

Musical superstars have long been...



Welcome to New York Fashion Week! Where the energy is frenetic, the fashions are fabulous and nobody (and I mean nobody) touches the bread basket. If you don't have the job, the clout or the well-connected friends to get you...

Since the beginning of the MTV Jersey Shore era, I've been documenting the "house tours" along with a design critique. After Seaside Heights, Miami and Italy, I thought I had seen it all. But, then along came Snooki & JWOWW, MTV's latest spinoff of the mega-moneymaking franchise. In case you...

It never fails. Starting in May, the magazine racks at the supermarket checkout line are filled with pictures of red, white and blue cheesecake with raspberries and blueberries. Flag cupcakes. "Easy" red, white and blue trifle.

Trifle?? I'm sorry. Maybe it's just me, but those Memorial Day menus make...

I have a lot of friends who could be called crafty. You know the type: They try new recipes, make scrapbooks, totebags and headbands for your kid. Truthfully, I find them just slightly annoying. It's just so not me. Part lack of time, part lack of interest, part I'd rather...

Mother's Day. Overcrowded brunches with salad bars that look tired and gross by 3 o'clock have become de rigeur for Mom every year. The thing is, as a mom myself, I can tell you that most of us don't want to scarf down lox and roast beef, mini cannolis, home...

I LOVE Cinco De Mayo! I mean, duh -- tacos, margaritas, colorful décor. What's not to love? So I say, whether you want to take it outside or throw this fab fiesta indoors, throwing a Cinco de Mayo party should be like good Mexican food truck grub: Easy, cheap and...