Dear The Decorating Diva,
Are high thread count fine linens worth the expenditure? I’m confused as to whether or not a hefty price tag means quality or not. Can I get quality linens without spending thousands? I’m looking at a budget of $300 to $500 to dress my queen size bed.
Thanks, Caitlin
Caitlin,
To answer your first [...]

We’re huge fans of Sferra fine linens and beddings so it’s hard for us to keep our enthusiasm from overflowing this post, but we’ll give it a try. For starters, as with all Sferra linens, the Diamante collection is a complete sensory experience – from the first touch. Remember as children how we looked [...]

Did you sleep well? Feeling cranky today? Are you achy? Beth Mack, CMO of Hollander Home Fashions, the largest pillow manufacturer (maker of one-third of all the pillows produced) in the United States, wants to help you out. Below, Beth offers four tips for buying the perfect pillow that will have you feeling rested, [...]

Dear The Decorating Diva,
I have terrible allergies which seem to be worse when I wake up. My friend tells me that hypoallergenic bedding can help me. I found your site when I googled for allergy proofing my bedroom so I hope you can help me figure out if hypoallergenic bedding can help me feel better.
Stacey
Dear [...]

Dear The Decorating Diva,
Shopping for linens recently I noticed “Sateen” sheets. Are they related to satin or satin like?
Awaiting your Reply,
Carianna V,
Carianna,
Sateen sheets (made from a specially woven and treated cotton fabric)  are  luxurious and very soft, with a luster resembling satin. Unlike satin bedding, sateen sheets provide enough friction that you don’t slip [...]

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Photo: Los Feliz Residence living/dining/bar area with sweeping view of the hills. Custom area rug by designer Jill Seidner.Sofa from Crate & Barrel.

Photo: Los Feliz Residence Home Office. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by [...]

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Posh Living LLC}

Photo: Modern Regency Style Living Room Interior designed by Layla Altman.
Photo: Turquoise Bedroom Interior designed by Kerry Ann Dame.

Photo: Pawley’s Island Dining [...]

Starlet Glamour Decor: Bedroom and Sitting room (view furniture and decor details).
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Katie, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Greek living in London, investment banker turned interior designer, owner of furniture & home accessories boutique Coco Målé ((pronouned koko maaleh) originates from the word "Mahaalay" in Sanskrit, aptly meaning a palace), mommy to a gorgeous little Yorkie and on the right side of 30 (although barely!).
Raised [...]

Designer Notes: A seaside home for yachting enthusiasts. 

Designer Notes:  Industrially inspired and architecturally designed. This room’s warmth comes from a curated art collection and intimate spaces created within a vast space. Classic Eames chairs swivel to take advantage of all areas and vistas. 

Designer Notes:  A chic family room and kitchen functions in high [...]