One of the biggest markers of the seasons are the flowers that we associate with them. Just as one of the first signs of spring is when daffodils begin to break the surface of the ground, walking past front steps with rows of brilliantly colored mums overflowing their containers lets me know that fall is beginning to usher summer out.
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Last night I read a book by my living room window. No air conditioning. No fans. No ice-filled drink. Just damp, campfire scented autumn air, my favorite blanket, a book, and a cat. It was, quite simply, blissful. If you're in the market for a new favorite throw to cozy up with on the cool nights ahead, check out this blanket round up. I'm quite confident all of these blankets will pair wonderfully with fuzzy slippers, trashy novels, salty potato chips, and a cat. More

When you live in a 550-square-foot flat in Los Feliz, even something as seemingly minor as a side table becomes a tricky addition to the small-space puzzle. The solution? A $25 vintage window from the flea market. More

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Anyone who has ever purchased a handcrafted item at an art or craft show (or even etsy) is familiar with that sense of pride that is passed along from the artist. Hearing directly from the maker about the design process imparts new meaning into an inanimate object — and often leads to great dinner conversations. Wood Design works with independent designers to bring their stories and products to the wider world. More

This past weekend I skipped out to the desert to view pre-fab up close and personal (as opposed to online or on the showroom floor). Blu Homes had, literally, unfolded three separate units to create a cozy retreat for the Disney family in Joshua Tree's rocky terrain. This was no Mickey Mouse operation, but a home that was green, energy efficient, and tricked out with the latest and greatest in gadgetry, from radiant heated floors to low flow fixtures. More

U.S. furniture manufacturer Herman Miller recently launched a micro-site featuring inspirational videos in which their team of designers discuss how they approach their work. As part of our month-long celebration of design, this is a compelling look into the hearts and minds of contemporary designers. More

These budget friendly pendants were created from things you just might have laying around your home: terra cotta pots, cardboard, wire baskets, hanging planters, pretty paper. You can find the tutorials below. I'm adding a couple of them to my fall to–do list. More

Here's a useful way to repurpose all that excessive packaging from Amazon in one afternoon. With this crafty pendant light all aglow, it's hard to tell that it's made entirely of scrap cardboard! More

The U.S. produces about 800,000 oak barrels a year, according to 2 Day Designs, a reclaimed wine barrel furniture company. After the oak serves its purpose as wine barrels, much of it is destroyed, so we're beyond happy that designers are creating second lives for it! Rustic and woodsy, repurposed oak wine barrel furniture and accessories show their character with color variations, stains and distressed finish. More

Rocking chairs have been around for hundreds of years for a reason. The subtle movement is perfect for reading, sleeping babies and relaxation, but this rocking chair prototype, called the Otarky, takes it one step further: it uses your movement to charge your devices. More