It always amazes me how often we do something because “that’s the way it’s supposed to be done.” Who set up these rules, and why do we still follow them? I was just reminded... Read more >>

When the Marquis de Cuevas and his wife Margaret Strong—the granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller—bought Villa el Bravo, a circa-1930 Palm Beach home designed by John Volk, they summarily... Read more >>

Pantone has declared 2011 the year of honeysuckle—a color that’s not yellow, as you might assume, but a rich, vibrant shade of pink. Given that it falls somewhere between bubblegum pink... Read more >>

A dinner for NYC’s top interior designers, Steuben hosted a dinner for Elle Décor’s new editor-in-chief. Steuben’s NYC flagship store shimmered in the soft glow of... Read more >>

10. Convention: Neutral means beige. Breaking point: For most people, when they think of using a “neutral” color, they really mean beige, or some shade thereof. But a neutral color is... Read more >>

Even though I love decorating, I sometimes find myself losing my way or feeling confused as to what look I am actually going for in my home. Either this leaves me paralyzed and unable to move forward,... Read more >>

Audrey Hepburn once said, “Some people dream of having a big swimming pool. With me, it’s closets.” Were she still alive, Ornare’s closets would likely make the iconic actress... Read more >>

Bill Indursky and Chris Sansbury, co-owners of Vintage and Modern, a comprehensive online marketplace for antiques, modern furnishings, art, and jewelry, make their predictions for the hottest finds... Read more >>

What  is “Wabi-Sabi” and why does it inspire? Wabi-sabi is not only a style, but a Japanese philosophy based in Zen and built on three principles: nothing lasts, nothing ends, and... Read more >>

If you are a voracious reader with a book collection to prove it, then it’s time to create a retreat within your home where you can unplug from the daily grind, and decompress and relax among... Read more >>