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Would You Trust Diane Keaton to Decorate Your Home?

Posted by Amy Keyishian
on Feb 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Diane Keaton Bedding

I was looking for sheets at Bed, Bath and Beyonce when I came across a line of home decor products called K by Keaton, designed by Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton. How did I not hear of this before? Everyone talks about Paltrow and Remodelista and Courteney Cox. When it comes to style, I thought I might be more partial to the real-girl glamour of Ms Keaton. So I took a look.

Keaton was a style icon in the '70s, her Annie Hall days: adorable, boyish, casual, chic. Unfortch, she spawned a generation of women who thought throwing a floppy hat on over a horrible outfit = style. And her own choices were often less than perfect -- see her infamous Oscar outfit. Blech.
 
So is she great or horrible? She’s both! Just last year she appeared simultaneously in a Vogue article (photographed by Annie Leibovitz!) and ads for that apex of sparkly-granny non-style, Chico’s. Great! Horrible!
 
So what’s the verdict? Great? Horrible? Annie Hall ... or Mama’s Boy?

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Discount Codes on Flowers Will Help You Save Big on Valentine's Day

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Valentine's Day Guide

bouquet flowersPlanning to send flowers for Valentine's Day? We all know how happy it makes people to receive a gorgeous, fragrant bouquet of flowers any time of the year, but especially on Valentine's Day! Good for you, wanting to light up someone's day like that. You deserve some discount codes, right?

Right! And it's time to get cracking looking for those discounts. Don't worry, we have a big, beautiful bouquet full of discount codes on flower delivery for you right here. Just pick your favorites. 

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Divorced Dads Don't Want to Live in Bachelor Pads

Posted by Mary Fischer
on Feb 9, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Ugh. Remember the apartment the first guy you dated after college lived in? Wait a minute -- what am I saying? Of course you remember it, because you can probably still smell it! Aside from a few select dudes who really know how to throw a room together or are just complete and total neat-freaks, bachelor pads are typically pretty gross.

But bachelor pads aren't strictly limited to guys who have never lived with their girlfriends before. With divorce rates among married couples still high, there are more men, and in particular dads, who suddenly find themselves living in a new place without the faintest idea of how to make it look and feel like a true home. Don't get me wrong, there are some men out there who have a better eye for decorating than women, but the majority of dads I know leave that sort of thing up to their wives. 

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Add Pizzazz to Your Nursery With Eye-Catching Patterns

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Feb 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

No, I'm not planning to decorate a nursery again, but I have several friends with growing bumps who are in the midst of deciding on all the sweet details of rooms just for baby.

I love putting together a nursery because you can have fun with it and be a bit brave in your choices. Here I've rounded up six gorgeous nurseries that all have something in common: eye-popping patterns on the walls. I love them and hope you do too. 

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5 Fabulous Valentine Projects to Make Your Home Sweeter

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Feb 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Even if it's cheesy, I love getting into Valentine's Day. Whether it's making valentines with my kids, scheming up a sweet gift for my husband, or crafting festive decorations for the home, I think it's fun to celebrate. Now that February is here, I'd better get cracking. Here are some projects I'd love to try out this year.

First, I want an entire ceiling full of these darling hanging hearts made from book pages. 

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A Pattern-Happy Play Kitchen You Construct Yourself

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Jan 26, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Play kitchens are a classic toy that almost every kid loves. I know I've been frustrated in the past trying to find one that isn't cheap and plastic, so I was delighted to come across this completely adorable DIY version.

Made by Joni for her little Vivi, the fun touches like the metallic polka dots and custom paint job motivate me to bust out the tools and make one for my youngest. Keep reading for more details. 

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A Sweet & Bright Nursery for a Baby Girl

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Jan 20, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Okay, for those of you who didn't feel the last nursery I featured was girly enough, I hope this one pleases your desire for pink. Yvonne decorated this nursery for her little baby girl with a splash of bright green on the walls and pink accents throughout.

I love that it all looks so doable -- in case you wanted to replicate some elements for yourself. See what I mean with more photos below.

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5 Easy Ways to Freshen Your Space in 2012

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Jan 13, 2012 at 11:48 AM

January always brings a feeling of renewal, but I find that it quickly fades once February hits. So this year I'd like to make regular changes to my space that keep me inspired, and keep me feeling like the first of January never left. Here are five fairly easy ways I hope to freshen up my space in 2012.

Freshen up tip #1: Add color. Whether it's dining room chairs, a painting, or a throw pillow -- color always brightens a space. 

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Gorgeous Baby Girl Nursery That's Actually NOT Pink

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Jan 5, 2012 at 4:34 PM

This serene nursery created by Christine proves two things: First, just because your decorating for a girl doesn't mean you have to douse everything in pink, and, second, a DIY project doesn't have to be difficult to be effective. Take a closer look at the details to see what I mean. 

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How To Be a Great Last-Minute Gift-Giver

Posted by Eden M. Kennedy
on Dec 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

"You know what would be great?" said my husband last summer. "One of those heavy grill press things that keeps meat and bacon from curling up when you're cooking it." You know what he's getting for Christmas? A heavy grill press thing that keeps bacon from curling up when you cook it. He never bothered to put it on his wish list, I just made a mental note and bought one, and I plan to pat myself on the back every time he uses it.

This, I like to think, exemplifies a crucial aspect of skillful gift-giving: listening. Another crucial aspect: remembering. Also crucial: time, money, and feeling some affection for the person you're buying for.

But what if it's December 22 and none of those aspects are in place, and suddenly you need to pick up a little something for the person in your office who invited you to cocktails Friday night? Or your husband's step-sister who suddenly decided to fly in from Norway? Or the sitter who's coming. over. right. now?

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