You’ve heard the story of Goldilocks and how she kept trying everything in the three bears’ house, looking for the one that fit “just right.” First it was the porridge, then the chairs, then the bed. The poor girl couldn’t seem to find exactly what she wanted—which happens to a lot of us when we shop for furniture.

More times than I like to admit, I’ve abandoned a shopping trip (for furniture, home decor and even clothing) empty-handed because I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. I may have found something close, but I’m not one to settle for less.

I guess you could say, I like things a certain way. My way.

Finish & fabric options allow custom chairs

There are a growing number of brands and products that cater to my way of thinking. I enjoy websites like [...]

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I have to say that this is just about my favorite time of year, and has been for as long as I can remember. Certainly I am looking forward to spring time and warm weather, but that’s not why my excitement level rises exponentially, just about … now.

It’s March Madness! As the Men’s College Basketball NCAA Tournament kicks off this weekend, game day parties — and favorite team colors and décor — will liven up homes across the country.

Growing up, it was all about wearing your team colors, sweat shirts and hats. Today, loyalty to your team and your school is a part of home décor as well.

Remember when flying the flag was simply patriotic? A drive through neighborhoods right now will offer a glimpse of collegiate flags proudly on display. Whether the flags are UNC, Duke, NC State, [...]

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The color green is about to have a coming out party in, of all places, Washington, D.C.

That lime green wing chair looks fetching in front of the Kennedy Center, don’t you think? And how do you like the moss green “palace” chair in front of the Capital or that 19th Century upholstered lounge chair striking a profile at the Supreme Court?

All the fun with fashion chairs is thanks to House Beautiful magazine. For the third year in a row, House Beautiful is placing stylish, color-themed chairs in iconic places in a major city.

Last year it was pink chairs in Chicago. This election year, it’s only fitting that House Beautiful has selected Washington D.C. as the spot for its Street Chair Giveaway Scavenger Hunt.

The magazine has placed and photographed 19 chairs around the city in notable locales. They [...]

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Long after birthing the settee, armoire, Louis XV chair and more, Paris is once again setting trends for home.

As always, the chic elegance that defines French taste was well represented at the recent Maison & Objet show in Paris. But historic looks continue to be redefined, with relaxed finishes and cleaner shapes replacing the polished wood, fancy carvings and elegant damasks of period styles. A veritable feast for the senses, this stylish home fashion show suggests that perhaps a sense of history can be achieved as much with well-worn materials as with well-aged design ideas!

Here were four of the key trends shown…

Unexpected combinations like slipcovers, metal & wicker

1) Unexpected combinations Mixing elegant and casual is well within the French DNA, and unique mixes of materials and textures this year didn’t disappoint. My favorite room setting included a slip-covered linen sofa paired [...]

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