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OBSESSED WITH CLASSIC INDIGO
The distinctive shade that's synonymous with your favorite pair of blue jeans is just as versatile in your living room. "Indigo is intrinsically easy," says Marlien Rentmeester, right, denim devotee and founder of the blog Le Catch.
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High design, mass appeal
Commune brings its love of materials and expert craftsmanship to West Elm for a limited-edition line in which style reigns supreme.
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GLOBAL BAZAAR
Welcome to the jungle-- or should we say, the Jungalow? We're hooked on L.A. designer, author, and blogger Justina Blakeney (thejungalow.com), with her boho-meets-tropical color choices and her no-fear, all-fun pattern-mixing attitude. And don't even get us started on her inspiring Instagram feed. It's time for Justina to teach us her ways!
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SIDE dishes
Two photographers, a stylist, and a graphic designer walk into a ceramics studio... and each discovers the inspiration for a new business. Find out what fires them up.
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RULES of ORDER
You don't need matching baskets to manage your clutter. Professional organizer Fay Wolf shows us a better way.
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THE STYLE FILES
Meet seven creative minds who are making their marks on the home design world. What makes them tick? Let's see!
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Dressed for success
This 1920s New York City apartment makes a fashion statement with lots of layers, character-rich vintage pieces, and a few flamboyant colors.
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Take their advice
DESIGN SPONGE FOUNDER GRACE BONNEY'S new book, In the Company of Women, brings together the collected wisdom, passion, heartache, and savvy of 100 women business owners. As Grace, left, writes in her introduction, "While each woman's story is unique, their messages are universal... Any one of these women would inspire someone to pursue their passion, but together, they are an undeniable force." Here's a sample:
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The new natural
In yards around the country, there's a gardening movement that aims to work with nature instead of against it.
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Drawing from NATURE
Stylist and author Selina Lake shares strategies for adding botanical style to your rooms. No digging required.
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THE ARTFUL LODGER
WITH A HEADY MIX OF OLD AND NEW (AND LOTS OF ELBOW GREASE), DESIGNER CHRIS BENZ CREATES A LAID-BACK HOME WHERE IMPERFECTION IS PART OF THE CHARM.
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MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT
A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GARDEN DESIGNER AND STORE OWNER FINDS THE WAY TO INNER PEACE WITH A MIX OF SCULPTURAL PLANTS ACCENTED BY CAREFULLY PLACED OUTDOOR ORNAMENTS AND SALVAGED PIECES.
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Screenplay
FOR PATTERN DESIGNER ERIN FLETT, GROWING A BUSINESS MEANS WORKING HARD, LOVING WHAT YOU DO, AND ADDING A LITTLE COLOR WHERE YOU CAN.
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IT'S GO TIME
The school year craziness is here! Our stay-healthy-and-sane cheat sheet will help you and the kids ace the basics.
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THINK FUEL
Snacks are the bridges of your diet, giving you energy and brainpower between meals.
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BHG throwback 1970 COLOR BLOCKING
The time is right to block out your favorite color combos-- hot and bright or super soft.
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