Keep Warm This Winter: 5 Modern Fire Pits

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You can roast as many chestnuts as you’d like over the open fires provided by today’s roundup of modern fire pits. From the traditional copper bowl to a slightly more creative approach (take a glance at the John T. Unger collection referenced here with a photo of his “Great Bowl of Fire” for a glimpse at what we mean), these free-standing fireplaces offer an opportunity for outdoor warmth even in the midst of bitter winter

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6 Bold Decorative Accessories in Holiday Red

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The color red has been scientifically proven to raise a person’s blood pressure on sight; perhaps, then, it’s a contributing factor to the heightened stress of the holidays. Still, the bold, bright color is the hallmark of the season, and a few carefully selected decorative accessories can provide a breath of fresh-as-peppermint air into a home’s decor, particularly when December rolls around. Today’s roundup features sleek, chic examples of traffic-stopping chairs, rugs, pillows, pendant lights,

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In the Doghouse: 7 Funky, Mod Pet Furniture Ideas

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Just because your shaggy mutt traipses around the house like a bull in a china shop, leaving a path of destruction in his wake, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve — or wouldn’t appreciate — some digs with style. Fido (and Fifi, for that matter) may not be able to speak aside from the occasional bark or meow, but if they could, we’re betting they’d have some choice compliments for today’s roundup of funky, mod

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Six Interesting Modern Wine Racks

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Few things take the edge off like a great glass of wine, particularly during a season that can, at times, leave us feeling more jittery than jolly. The perfect bottle of vino can make a holiday celebration that much sweeter, so adequate storage is key when you’re stocking up on reds and whites to last you through several evenings’ worth of gatherings; that’s where today’s roundup of interesting modern wine racks comes in. These pieces

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6 Uber-Cool Desk Lamps

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To some, the modern desk lamp may be little more than a basic utilitarian accessory used for completing work late into the night without eyestrain, but today’s roundup of uber-cool desk lamps is nothing short of inspired. While one is made from 40 pairs of aviator sunglasses, another replicates the headlight and handlebars of a sky blue Vespa, and yet another emulates (not to mention illuminates) an oversized resin version of the Control and Shift

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