There are many bloggers who name a word for their year. When I created my 12 Intentions for 2012, I was seeking something similar — a focus, a thread, a theme, to weave in and out and through my year. In 2010, my word was nurture. It was serendipity in 2011. As I started reading Style Statement, I came upon two words: my foundation and my creative edge...

The first few days of school were always my favorite, and I especially loved when instructors introduced the course syllabus. There was magic in having knowledge at my fingertips, with a map and experienced guide to show me the way. Life has been busy since graduating from college several years ago, and I often miss the discovery and excitement that comes from studying...

When my Mister and I moved in together, decorating came easy. Our tastes mesh well — clean lines and dark furniture, artwork of city skylines. We agreed on getting one feature piece for our new home. While he's not a huge fan of throw pillows and I could do without surround sound, we both wanted a bookcase. He's an avid reader and I'm an eager shopper — the combination...

Hello, sweet friends. I hope all is well with you. From your comments on previous posts, it seems like some of you share my penchant for buying books and magazines. It's one of my favorite things, truly. Maybe it's the promise of knowledge. Perhaps it's just another form of collecting inspiration...

Apartment Therapy's site provides the opportunity to peek in on the creative genius of stylish places that don't exist in the pages of magazines or on the sets of motion pictures. Rather, the homes highlighted belong to folks who have crafted beautifully functional and incredibly livable spaces...