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Felice “Lizzie” Rix-Ueno (1893–1967) was an Austrian textile, wallpaper, and craft designer. She lived in Japan, and became an influential figure in the Japanese modern art scene Felice “Lizzi” Rix-Ueno (1893–1967) was known for the vi...

“Biophilic design” is a term used to describe an overall connection with nature in the composition of an interior space. Humans have a tendency to be attracted to other life forms, and biophilic design taps into the inherent allure of our ecosyst...

Your pants are lying to you. You don’t have a 36" inch waist, even if the label in your jeans says “waist 36.” Your waist probably measures closer to 38".Read more...

In July, Irish designer Sinead O’Dwyer made her London Fashion Week debut to both critical and cultural acclaim. In an industry that likes to pat itself on the back for mere attempts at diversity—racial, body, or otherwise—O’Dwyer is one of t...

Getting the tree just right for Christmas can be a satisfying project. Using a tree skirt will help to hide the tree stand and give your tree a finished look. A skirt can also help cut down on some of the cleanup if you have a natural tree by catchin...

Wallpaper can be a messy hassle, difficult to remove, and if you live in an apartment, you might not even be allowed to. Fabric wallpaper is becoming a popular alternative, and it has some advantages. You can make your own, and it’s removable and r...

As you emerge from your home this spring and assess your outdoor space, you might find that your old concrete patio could use a little sprucing up. If you’d like a little patio refresh on a small budget, you might consider painting on a stenciled p...