It was apparent during my recent visit to the design show Maison & Objet in Paris, that furniture and home accessories brands traditionally known for interior products are venturing outdoors.

As evidence of the trend toward indoor-outdoor living, the show … Read More...

Photo: Robin Plaskoff Horton.

I’ve spent a good amount of time in Paris, one of my favorite cities. Paris just oozes style and even a casual stroll through the streets provides an abundance of impromptu design inspiration.

Window shopping by … Read More...

When San Francisco designer/entrepreneur Michael Good’s house plants began taking over most of his apartment’s available counter space, he realized that necessity (and Good design) would be the mother of his invention.

During an unsuccessful search for a hanging planter … Read More...

When I met Ashira Israel exhibiting her Micro-Orb collection of concrete vessels at Wanted Design, I knew I’d spotted an artist on the cutting edge of Brooklyn made sustainable design.

Israel is the owner and lead designer/fabricator for the industrial … Read More...

Colorful hot hued Sweet Cake containers. Read more…

Looking for some sizzle in the garden or on the patio? Rejuvenate a tired outdoor space by introducing some hot new containers.

It’s a matter of personal taste. Containers range from huge… Read More...

My dad’s patio, where I had breakfast this morning listening to the birds and a little traffic.

I’ve gone fishin’…not for fish, but for ideas. I’m here in Los Angeles, where I attended Dwell on Design, tasted lasagne cupcakes … Read More...

I spent the day yesterday infusing myself with a strong dose of design inspiration at the Paris design fair, Maison & Objet. One of the themes permeating the fair is the blend of nature and technology and I was thrilled … Read More...

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The Indoor-Outdoor Plantsman

Classic Plant Subscription Box
Grow a garden with this monthly subscription box of easy-care plants in a 6” diameter grow pot and … Read More...

For whatever and whomever you celebrate, indoors or out, here’s my biggest and greatest ever holiday gift guide packed with handpicked stylish, functional, and just plain fun home and garden gifts.

Walnut Garden Scissors
Shear style with these comfortable … Read More...

Updated October 2022

College dorms can be sterile and lacking in personality, but there are fun ways to personalize the space and bring nature indoors. Adding plants and nature-themed objects can bring a dull dorm room to life.

Where … Read More...