Recently, we had to replace an outdoor staircase that leads out from our home's kitchen entrance. When our contractor was finished he had extra redwood left over from the job. Since I'd already paid for the wood, I figured I could put it to use on another project — namely, a new garden box for our yard. Three years ago, I showed you how to build your own garden box with wood cut to order for Read more

This week, I'm inspired by outdoor spaces that celebrate Spring flowers. Since some of us don't have the room to cultivate a a yard of full of our favorite posies, I like the idea of creating mini gardens with window boxes as an alternative. Instead of the window boxes you might associate with quaint cottages, I'm looking for modern versions of these hanging flower beds. Keep reading for a look Read more

Last night, we were lucky enough to attend a preview screening of The Hunger Games. Being the design enthusiasts that we are, we were of course eager to check out the film's set design. The luxurious, technically advanced quarters that served as Katniss Everdeen's and Peeta Mellark's twelfth floor penthouse were especially interesting to us. If you've read the book, you might remember these Read more

When it comes to holiday decorating, it's time to stray from the typical red and green decor. That's exactly what designer Eddie Ross did when he created this lovely, fresh tablescape that takes a definite departure from the usual Christmas colors. Better yet, this tablescape is very affordable. Sourcing items from Cindy Crawford's collection for JC Penney, as well as West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Read more

As mothers attending countless children's parties, Cathy Keyani and Lisa Fulker couldn't help but notice the amount of waste accumulated at every celebration. They decided there had to be a better way to throw thoughtful, well-designed parties using environmentally friendly materials, and ACME Party Box was born. Whether it's selling party supplies that double as home decor, favors that can be Read more

We urban dwellers don't have spacious backyards or acres of rolling fields to plant to our hearts' content. But that doesn't mean we can't indulge in some gorgeous urban gardening. When I recently visited Amsterdam, I was amazed by all of the clever and creative ways residents had added gardening boxes, flowers, and topiaries to their homes, even if their garden space wasn't much bigger than Read more

This weekend, thousands of fans of Sunset magazine will descend on its Menlo Park headquarters for Celebration Weekend. There, they'll take in seminars, garden and cooking demonstrations, and meet-and-greet sessions with famous chefs and designers and get inspired to make the most out of their homes and gardens. While the weekend is chock-full of fantastic, not-to-be-missed experiences, top on my Read more

I'm feeling the Summer season coming on even though I have no sprawling garden to decorate — hey, a girl can dream right? From shabby-chic birdhouses to planter boxes to tree swings, I've rounded up some fabulous handmade finds that anyone with a garden, yard, or even a small outdoor space would love to own! Check 'em out! Read more

It was a meeting of serious hotties last night as Clive Owen and Michael Fassbender both stepped out to attend the Emporio Armani Summer Garden Party! Clive arrived at the company's shop on Bond Street alongside his dancer pal Carlos Acosta. Michael playfully posed for photos alongside Jenny Eisthammer, while Julia Restoin-Roitfeld hung out with her male model boyfriend Robert Konjic. Clive was Read more