Since graduating from college with my degree in English, I have found my list of must-read books seems to be growing while the time I have to read during the day seems to continually shrink. Fortunately, if you’re like me - and 23% of respondents to a Statista survey on 2018 New Year’s resolutions - you have resolved to read more in the coming year.
Read moreA Peek Inside: The Bartow-Pell Mansion
Nestled in the still-wooded area of the North-East part of the Bronx lies the Bartow-Pell Mansion, a stately gray stone residence-turned-museum built between 1836-1842 and restored between 1914-1918.
Read more36 Windows That Will Inspire A Venetian Facelift
The Veneto in Italy is famous for many things—amazing glassware, fabulous theater, intricate masks. But the stunningly unique properties lining the ancient cobblestone streets are perhaps its most underrated attraction.
Read moreUsing Canva to Make a Mood Board
If you’ve ever worked with a designer, you’ll know that they often use mood boards to help their clients visualize what their space will ultimately look like. These boards can help designers and clients alike to edit, enhance, and make decisions about the elements they are incorporating into a space.
Read moreRE:VIVI and Industrial Minimalism
In a small gallery near Punta Della Dogana in Venice, photographer Andrea Scaramuzza displayed his work involving the restoration of centuries-old Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel. Not only were his photographs stunningly beautiful in their simplicity and subject matter, but the gallery in which they are displayed shows several examples of ways you can incorporate industrial, minimalist design into your own space.
Read moreWood Obsession: Maggiore Design at Palazzo Loredan, Venice
This week, I attended Wood Obsession, a special exhibit of the Galleria d'Arte Maggiore at Palazzo Loredan in Venice. The exhibit was a compilation of works by several different artists working in different mediums of wood. Rooms were compiled according to the type of wood used in the pieces, and each room was infused with the incense of the wood used.
Read moreThe Look for Less: Where to Buy Furniture and Décor
Steel Lotus Design is dishing on the best places to buy affordable, high quality furniture and home décor with in-depth reviews, tips, and style secrets. First up, find out how to take advantage of store closings to score some great pieces at amazing prices.
Read moreThe Best Flooring for an Allergen-Free Home
Spring is fast approaching, and for many of us that also means the approach of allergy season. But did you know that some of the design choices you make for your home can help to reduce your exposure to allergens?
Read moreEverything You Need on Your Apartment Hunt
It’s move-in day. You've signed your lease, the U-haul is parked out front, and your friends have begrudgingly agreed to spend their morning helping you get situated. But as they haul your sofa up two flights of stairs and attempt to maneuver it through the narrow doorway, you realize there is no way it's going to fit.
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