On my HGTV show Splurge & Save I made some cool lighting and people have been asking how I did it. Modern lighting can cost hundreds, but I cheated the system. The Huang Family and I made our own for a fraction of the cost. Here’s the Room Recipe... 

Why are people so afraid to dress up and show off their fireplace? It’s always a great opportunity to make a statement and a clear focal point. Here are a few tips that may help if you have fireplace fears. BULK UP If you have a very talented carpenter,... 

I found a great article in my inStyle magazine this month on Sources for Affordable Art. I love original pieces and often commission friends who are just dabbling or getting more serious in their work. It makes a room so much cooler if people don’t... 

A remote control is never attractive, no matter how high-tech it is. The Slot Coffee Table at Cb2.com solves the problem of that ugly accessory and hides it in a slot in the table. Too cool for school! It’s also a great way to always keep dibs on... 

I like to multitask. If I could take a bath, watch international news, call my mom, answer emails and feed my babies all within an hour I’d jump at the chance. That’s why a sofa made from a recycled slipper tub is just my kinda thing. On my... 

This season’s nod to inner-wear worn on the outside can work wonders on freeing your inner goddess. Bustiers and lace underpinnings walking the streets of NYC — paired with a chic trouser — have never looked hotter. The feeling and... 

I found out the hard way that washing slipcovers (which can cost a fortune, BTW, especially if you buy them from Pottery Barn) takes a slight hand and a lot of courage. Much like washing your favorite $400 set of lingerie from La Perla. Here’s... 

Repeated themes in fashion and interiors is not a new notion. What walks long legged on the runways of Paris often end up as inspiration for bedding, drapery, rugs and home accessories. What I like to wear is reflective of how I design my own NY pad.... 

We all know and love the Barcelona Chair designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It’s modern and chic in chrome and leather. But this very cool company, Viva Terra, offers an eco-earthy version. Built from FSC-certified machiche, a tropical... 

On my HGTV show Splurge & Save today I revamped a living room and gave it the Colonial twist that the Vaccarino family was craving, on a budget of $4000. Yikes! Here’s my Inspiration Board for this Room Recipe… Problems with the old...