By Whirl, on June 8th, 2011
 As the sun wakes and warms the earth, the colors of nature bloom and inspire us to create our own rays of sunshine in our homes. Vibrant hues of honeysuckle, magenta, cotton candy, and rose radiate enough positive energy to make us blush with happy excitement. This season, use these pink and rosy tones to turn spaces from spring growing to summer [...]
By Katie Green, on June 8th, 2011
 Glittery floors, dazzling pool steps, walls that are pure pieces of art — all of these things can be achieved with tile. From smooth and classic porcelain to recycled, pressed glass to mosaics and more, adding pop and pizzazz to your space has never been so easy! Plus, new advances in tile technology are making maintenance a [...]
By Katie Green, on June 8th, 2011
 A throw pillow — or two, or three — finishes off a bed perfectly and makes a sofa more welcoming. You can design a room in neutrals and add a pop of color with throw pillows, or add a bit of texture and interest to the space with these super soft squares (and rectangles and circles). Perhaps the best aspect of the throw pillow is the affordability and [...]
By Whirl, on June 7th, 2011
 By Scott F. Rosenfield
Photos Courtesy Lynn M. Smith
Painter Lynn M. Smith has been busy “making Pittsburgh beautiful” for almost 20 years now, but she got her start working in some of the least stunning buildings in Cincinnati. “I worked for the City’s Commission on the Arts, and I started painting murals in state-run hospitals, nursing [...]
By Lauren Mifsud, on June 6th, 2011
 The history of the bungalow dates back to 18th century India. First seen as native housing in the region, the diverse one-story, thatched-roof abode was adapted by British colonial administrators into houses and summer retreats in the Himalayas. But it wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that bungalows reached the shores of [...]
By Lauren Mifsud, on June 3rd, 2011
 One step into Hot Haute Hot and I’m instantly transported to retail heaven. The store, co-owned by Keneva Kennedy and Rose Lotenero, holds an eclectic mix of all things [...]
By Nicole Barley, on June 3rd, 2011
 Consider the idea of aging in your home. Perhaps it conjures visions of getting older and carries with it negative connotations. Now, replace those words with “ageless design,” and focus on the idea of living more comfortably and more safely, with improved quality of life, in your own home, no matter what your [...]
By Whirl, on June 3rd, 2011
 Summer’s here! It’s time to break out the barbecue and make room on the patio for the grill — and for this season’s finest selection of produce. We asked grillin’ guru and big Burrito Corporate Chef Bill Fuller for tips on how to cook more than just meat over an open flame. Crack open a beer: Your next cook-out will be on [...]
By Victoria Bradley, on June 3rd, 2011
 When supermodel Cindy Crawford was first approached about developing a furniture line, she was surprised. “I was like, ‘Look, I love doing this for my family and for myself, but do you really think people care about what I have to say in this [...]
By Lauren Mifsud, on May 27th, 2011
 The sound of dogs barking echoes into the spacious entryway of Susan Castriota’s home, as she opens the front door, followed closely by her three adorable pups. One of them — Wilson — is the star of Castriota’s first children’s book, which she wrote and illustrated, entitled, Wilson Gets Adopted! [...]
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