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Living · Nest

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Who Let The Dogs In? 10 Pup-Inspired Items You’ll Want To Go Fetch

If your idea of dog decor is a haphazard arrangement of slobbery tennis balls and muddy paw prints, well, you’ve got the wrong idea!  I’ve come up with ten dog-inspired home decor pieces that will have you jumping up and down and begging for more, and from quirky canine sculptures to lamps and even furniture, you’re sure to find a treat you love.  They’re perfect for the dog enthusiast, or anyone craving some offbeat, artistic flair in their home.  Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 doggie decor items you’ll want to go fetch! 

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Living · Nest

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10 IKEA Pieces That Don’t Look Like They Fell Off a Volvo

Where else can you walk in empty-handed and then emerge with a three-drawer dresser and a package of heat-and-eat Swedish meatballs? Nowhere. Furniture from IKEA is like a pair of Levi’s.. everyone has one somewhere.  But at the same time, their stuff can sometimes be like a logo-drenched handbag - virtually screaming IKEA, no matter what you pair it with in your home. But not ALL of their stuff! Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 IKEA pieces that don’t look like they fell off a Volvo.

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Style Is In the Stars With Stylehive’s Stylescopes

Let me guess, this morning you rolled out of bed and threw on “whatever,” using the Monday excuse. I don’t need to define the “Monday excuse” because it’s just what it sounds like, but I do have a solution - Stylehive’s Stylescopes! Our predictions are just what you need to whip yourself out of weekend mode and own your outfits for the rest of the week. This time around, Aries show their grace under pressure, Virgos get good reviews, and Scorpios catch the gossip bug. Want to know what’s in the stars for your week?  Just click SEE SLIDESHOW, find your sign, and get stylin’!

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Living · Nest

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Stylish Living: 10 Party Starters To Get Drinks and Conversations Flowing!

Raise your hand if you’ve been using the same ordinary silver corkscrew/souvenir shop keychain bottle opener for longer than you can remember… ahh, I love being right.  The barware you use is just as crucial, if not more crucial than the actual drinks themselves, so it’s definitely time to update these oh-so-necessary gadgets.  I’ve come up with ten corkscrews and bottle openers that are reason enough to throw a party (like you really need an excuse), and you can bet these ones won’t get lost in that cluttered kitchen drawer. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for my ten favorite party starters!

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Living · Nest

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10 Pretty Prints and Patterns By Lisa Bengtsson

It’s not often that we think of wallpaper as art, since it’s usually just the backdrop to the art, but Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson is changing that with her collection of whimsical prints and patterns that are just too pretty to cover.  Drawn to creativity and expression as a child, her background in advertising only added to her desire to work in graphic design.  The inspiration for her work comes from people-- the way they live now, the way they used to live, and the behaviors and memories that make them who they are.  It’s this sense of past and present combined that gives her work such a unique, imaginative flair. Click SEE SLIDESHOW to see Lisa Bengtsson’s whimsical wallpaper and graphic prints for yourself!

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Living · Nest

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8 Fantasy Beds For Dreamy Sleeping, Waking, and All That Other Sexy Bed Stuff

We don’t need to tell you that lots of important stuff goes down in the bedroom. There’s the sleeping and dreaming… and, well, y’know, other good stuff too that follows, precedes, or sometimes interrupts the sleeping and dreaming. Why have a boring ol’ bed in such a momentous room? An over-the-top, fantasy bed will make you think you’re dreaming before you even fall asleep. From crazy four poster beds to round beds (Groovy baby!), we’ve got all of the Hive’s wackiest, wow-factor beds rounded up in this slide show!

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Living · Nest

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Jeff Koons’ Kitsch Cool Sculptures Take Over the Met’s Roof in NYC!

Balloon animals and cartoon characters are fun childhood memories for most, but for artist Jeff Koons, they are monuments! The Pennsylvania-born painter and sculptor’s larger than life sculptures are kitsch writ large. Koons’ latest show, “Jeff Koons on the Roof” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, which opened last week, is this year’s must-see exhibit in the Big Apple, and his public sculptures are permanent fixtures at the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain and Papal Palace in Avignon, France. Click READ MORE for more about Koons and SEE SLIDESHOW for my favorite kooky Koons creations!

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Living · Nest

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7 Ways to Decorate Your Home Like a Glam Rocker!

If you’ve ever dreamed of living the rocker chick life, but aren’t quite ready to rock the leather jacket and heavy eyeliner, why not try infusing a little edginess into your home sweet home?  Glam pieces like mirrored furniture, black lacquer accessories and a funky animal-print rug can go a long way to turn any room into a blingy pad with major star wattage. And speaking of wattage...nothing gives a room a glam rock vibe like a seriously stylin’ chandelier. Ready to to rock out? Check out my SLIDESHOW of the glammest home finds in the Hive!

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9 Ways to Turn Your Bathroom into a Luxe Spa

If you ask me, the best part of luxury hotels are the bathrooms. What could be better than plush towels, buttery lotions, and a hot shower with perfect water pressure?  You might not be able to afford an exact replica of a $500/night hotel bathroom at home, but believe it or not, it’s pretty easy to turn any old ho-hum bathroom into a retreat of pampering and serenity. Think about what you love the best about deluxe spas....the cushy towels? Look no further than Williams-Sonoma Home. The designer lotions? Meet Jo Malone. And for the ultimate in spa pampering, invest in a towel warmer and rain shower...you’ll never leave the bathroom again! 

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Living · Nest

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10 Spring Place Settings To Feed My - I Mean Your - Pretty Plate Addiction

I have an addiction to pretty spring table stuff. Case in point: I was buying pieces before I even moved into my apartment. It was the middle of winter. I don’t even cook. I have a problem. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 of my favorite pretty spring plate picks. Incorporate a few new pieces here and there for the perfect place setting pick-me-up. Mix solids with patterns to add dimension to your table, and you can work with the pieces you already have! They’re a worthwhile investment, even if the only action they get is a result of your Chinese takeout habit. But if you stop using them, send them to me. Don’t even wash. Just mail now! Because I need them.

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Awesome iPod Skins That Turn Up The Style Volume

You might say that your music, to a large extent, defines who you are. So tell me, why are you toting your iPod around in the same clear case as everyone else?  If you want to get noticed for your good taste, your iPod better be dressed to impress.  We’ve searched the hive for the hottest covers there are, and since many are priced at about the same level as the bill from your last iTunes shopping spree (assuming you didn’t get too click-happy and buy all three seasons of Arrested Development), you won’t have to worry about your iPod’s style cramping your own. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 iPod skins to keep your tunes stylin’!

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Living · Nest

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OMG, Urban Outfitters Has the Cutest Pillows!

Urban Outfitters is one of my favorite sites for funky home goods that give you big, stylish bang for the buck. Take the site’s current pillow selection - so many great choices, all under $40! A couple of new pillows for your couch or bed can easily transform the entire room; they’re the perfect way to have fun with an of-the-moment trend without breaking the bank. My absolute fave pillows currently on the site? The pop art-reminiscent LOVE bedside pillowcase set and super chic, ruby red zebra print throw pillow! For the best of the rest of Urban Outfitters pillows in the Hive, check out the slide show!

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Living · Nest

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10 Stylish Home Scents That Will Have You Saying “Buh-Bye Febreeze!”

People are such funny creatures.  We buy pretty clothes and spritz ourselves with lovely perfumes, but then we buy pretty decor, only to spritz our rooms with… Febreeze?  It’s a little off-putting, if you ask me. And while I suppose perfumes could double as room sprays, let’s just pretend that they don’t like to share, because I’ve come up with ten chic, elegant home fragrances that will make that shiny new bottle of Burberry ‘The Beat’ insanely jealous.  From fragrance rocks to sticks, diffusers, and even scented sheets, there are plenty of ways to introduce a new scent to your home, and many of them are pretty enough to function as decor!  Click SEE THE SLIDESHOW for 10 reasons to toss the Febreeze!

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Living · Nest

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10 Ways to Set the Mood With Perfect Bedside Lighting

If you’re looking to create perfect bedroom ambiance that’s both stylish and functional, it’s best to consider your bedside lighting options carefully before you make a purchase. First, measure your bedside table - how small will your lamp base have to be to still allow you room for a magazine or alarm clock? No table? No problem. Sounds like you’re in the market for wall sconces, which add an easy level of sophistication to any bedroom. As you’re shopping, remember also that you’ll want lamps tall enough to throw light down on you while you’re reading in bed (lamps that are too squat will do you no good), and you’ll want the on-off switch to be within easy reach. So check out my SLIDESHOW of sexy, sleek bedside lighting!

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Living · Nest

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7 Easy Ways to Turn Your Sad Pad Boho-Chic!

Want to give your place an effortlessly cool, well-traveled vibe? Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors and prints: graphic, modern, and ethnic prints look surprisingly fabulously together! Accessorize with a well-edited collection of unique pieces you’ve picked up on your travels: a bleached white shell will look great next to that wood carving you picked up in Costa Rica! Haven’t gone on any great trips lately? Not to worry. There are plenty of inexpensive, wow-factor pieces to be found in shops like Urban Outfitters and West Elm. Just check out this red lantern and tongue-in-cheek hip art-piece-slash-mirror! Click SEE SLIDESHOW for some more great Stylehive finds to turn your pad groovy.

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Living · Nest

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5 Decor Tricks To Make Everyone Think You Remodeled

Who hasn’t been in that situation where you run into a friend and just know something’s different, but can’t for the life of you figure out what’s changed?  All you know is that he or she looks good.  Haircut, pilates workouts-- whatever it is, it’s working, and you’re a little blown away.  Turns out, that feeling isn’t just for people!  There are plenty of ways to give your home that “we totally just remodeled, doesn’t it look fab?” feel without turning your house-- and wallet-- upside down.  You can easily refresh the look of any part of your home or apartment-- all you need is a little creativity and a browse through our slideshow of ways to make everyone think you remodeled!  It can be our little secret… kind of like your friend’s nose job.  Click SEE THE SLIDESHOW to get started!

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Living · Nest

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8 Cool Kitchen Gadgets for the Cook Who Has Everything!

Do you, or someone you know, seem to spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room in the house? Are you constantly looking for the latest and greatest kitchen accesories that make concocting meals - and mixing cocktails - seem more like a fabulous science experiment than a meat-and-potatoes cooking session? Maybe you’ve always wanted to mix the perfect martini or, move over Pinkberry, make your own soft serve yogurt? You (or someone you love - Mother’s Day is May 11!) will love our slide show of the top 8 funky kitchen gadgets in the Hive!

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Not Sure What to Wear? Look to the Stars! (The Ones in the Sky, Not on TV)

Whether you live according to reason, fashion, or constellations, Stylehive’s weekly Stylescopes feature has something to get you through your Monday-- and every other day this week. This time around, travel-loving Leos get to jet set with a new tote in tow, Scorpios go back to basics, but certainly not backwards, and Pisces are swimming in a sea of creativity.  Want to know what the stars have in store for you and your wardrobe this week?  All you have to do is click SEE SLIDESHOW, find your star sign, and get stylin’! 

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Living · Nest

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10 Kartell Pieces Fit For A Dream House

Confession: I still have a Barbie Dream House. Actually that’s not true, and I haven’t had one since the elevator on my two-story one broke circa 1991.  But I do have a dream house in the back of my mind, and it’s filled with furniture by Italian manufacturer Kartell. The Milan-based design house is known for its contemporary and above all practical focus. Each piece, from the simple ‘louis ghost’ chair to the playful ‘toobe’ floor lamp is the result of careful studies of the relationship between plastic and technology. Kartell’s collections also benefit from its international design base, where designers like Ron Arad, Piero Lissoni, Maarten Van Severen, and Philippe Starck keep the ever-expanding flow of ideas in constant motion. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 pieces you’ll find in my Kartell dream house. (Sorry, Barbie.)

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Nest

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Beach Chic Tips: Give Your Home an Easy, Salty Air Vibe

Is there anything more effortlessly stylish than a room with a beachy, organic vibe? Designers often go the shabby chic route when interpreting this look, filling rooms with whitewashed furniture and overly feminine prints, but if you ask me, those rooms smell of mothballs when they should smell of crisp, salt air. Kick the wicker furniture to the curb and put a contemporary twist on coastal style with hip colors, bold prints, and clean lines. Fab ideas for achieving 21st century beach chic in any room? Mix textured furniture with white linens. I love the idea of pairing this sea grass bed with a white duvet cover. Look for rugs with big, bold patterns in unexpected colors (like orange!) that give your house the vibe of a sleek Miami boutique hotel. Accessorize with clear vases filled with shells and sea glass!

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10 Graphic Design Inspired Pieces

Art in all forms has been making its way from museum walls to our walls to even our clothes-- and beyond-- for some time now, but the latest trend is shaping up to be digital art-inspired decor.  That’s right, those digital designs have been jumping off computer screens and onto our floors, rugs, walls, plates, and pretty much anywhere with a surface begging for some extra flair.  To get the look, keep an eye out for iconic imagery and pixelated patterns-- they’re what will differentiate the pieces from other printed ones.  Check out some examples of this technologically-enhanced trend in our slideshow of digital art-inspired home decor!

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Living · Nest

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15 Not-So-Mellow Yellow Spring Picks

They call me mellow yellow... Ok.  Now I don’t know who “they” are, but I do know they’ve got it all wrong, because if you haven’t noticed, yellow is taking spring by storm.  The non-rainy kind, of course.  It’s not just for clothes either!  While yellow is perfect for day dresses, swimsuits, slides, and even eyelids, it’s the burst of sunlight that it adds to home decor that has us reaching for the sun-kissed shade.  From creamy pastels to bold goldenrods, the color is much more versatile than it appears at first glance. A yellow pitcher adds unexpected softness to a kitchen, while yellow jewelry gives an otherwise neutral outfit a playful twist. My slideshow is full of ways to incorporate yellow into your kitchen, your closet, and anywhere else that needs a little warmth. Check it out, and tell me your favorite in Comments! 

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Cute Alarm Clocks That Get You Going Gently

I’ll be the first to admit that unless you’re a furry four-legged domestic animal, there’s really nothing cute about waking up.  From the bedhead hair to the questionable morning breath (and let’s not forget that groggy first glance in the mirror - thankfully I need contacts), it’s not exactly endearing.  Which is why a cute alarm clock to wake up to is an absolute necessity. It’s easy to hate the thing that screeches at you when it looks like nothing more than, well, an alarm clock, but replace that with an adorable alarm-emitting gadget, and you might just warm up to one. See the slideshow for a few of our favorites!

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Letterpress Stationary: The Hottest Trend for the Stylishly Eloquent

The look of letterpress stationery is somehow simultaneously modern and vintage, elegant yet quirky, traditional with an undeniable edge. Letterpress printers press text, designs, and ink into paper, giving contemporary stationery an old-fashioned look that brides-to-be have been falling veil-over-heels for lately.

The good news is you don’t have to be an almost-Mrs. to send out chic letterpress notes. Stationers like Hello Lucky, Pancake and Franks, and Dauphine Press are making thank you notes and even blank cards in the hip, everything-old-is-new-again style. Check out our slide show for some letterpress cards that might convince you to give email a rest (for a minute or two)!

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Living · Nest

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10 Printed Furniture Pieces That Pop!

Looks like the print phenomenon has jumped from couture to furniture!  I consider printed furniture the costume jewelry of the interior design world-- when kept to a minimum, the look is striking but not overkill.  It goes without saying that these printed pieces are real scene stealers, so let them have the spotlight and let your other accents merely accent. From well-placed patterns to the most wayward and whimsical ones out there, I’ve found ten of the coolest printed pieces in the Hive from designers including Kartell, Marimekko, and Missoni. Watch the slideshow and tell me which one gets your vote!

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11 Ways to Green-ify Your Fido!

Want Fido to be the hippest and happiest lil’ pup in your building? Now that you’re buying organic fruits and veggies and organic cotton tees, why not make your pet eco-chic as well? With the array of earth-friendly pet products on the market these days, it’s easy for your furry friends to go green! Just look for pet toys made of recycled materials, collars and apparel made with organic cotton, and grooming products made with natural materials! From pet feeders made of reclaimed wine crates to dog houses with green roofs (keeps your dog cool and filters rain water for drinking!), our slide show is brimming with innovative pet gear that’ll have your four-legged BFF going green in style.

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Living · SpinDaily

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Spindaily’s Katherine Kendall Tries Pole Dancing?

When it comes to getting in shape, there are two main options:  stop eating (kidding!), or start exercising.  And when it comes to exercise, there are two more options:  find a gym, or purchase your own equipment.  Sounds about right, no?  And it is… unless you’re in Hollywood.  While the rest of us are figuring out where to put that shiny new treadmill, some Hollywood folk are making room for something a little shinier… a pole.  And they’re not calling it a support beam.  That’s right.  But for those of us who aren’t trying to model our living rooms after the Playboy Mansion but still want to try a few moves, there are classes that will teach you to do just that.  Who needs spinning anyway?  Check out the video, and let us know what you think, and more importantly… would you sign up?

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Living

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Shoestring Chic: Under-$50 Finds That Redefine Your Room!

Ever feel like you’re way more stylish than your pad? Sure, you may strut around in some uber-chic gladiator heels, but when you have friends over for drinks they’re too stunned by your out-of-character, ho-hum decor to notice anything but your bare walls and tired futon. Fear not! You can get your place looking worthy of its chic inhabitant (er, you) in no time—and without busting into the fashion budget! The trick is to look for home accessories with bold colors, eye-catching shapes, and quirky appeal. Have trust issues? Then check out our slideshow of rockin’ home items under $50 for proof!

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Nest

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Nest Pick: Warren Hile’s Slat Sofa Table

There’s something about an antique-looking oak table that adds so much to a living room or bedroom. Thing is, they usually cost so much, which is no fun to find out after spending so long looking for that otherwise perfect piece!  We’re loving the clean lines and delicate design on this sofa table from Warren Hile’s studio, but at around $1,800, it’s suddenly not so ideal. Lucky for us, Stylehive makes it easy to find great deals on furniture that’s just as unique. We’ve come up with five pieces with as much (if not more!) personality, and best of all, they each carry a price tag that’s well under $1,000. Check out the slideshow and see what we have in store, and tell us which is your favorite!

What: The Warren Hile Slat Sofa Table

Price: $1,799.95

Where In The Hive: bookmark

Who Found It: lisanne816 was the first to add the Warren Hile Slat Sofa Table to the hive

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Living

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Organization 101: Baskets, Baskets, Calendars, and Baskets

Time to fess up: I’m a neat freak. Even writing the word clutter sends a shiver down my spine. Getting rid of things—via donation, eBay, or the good ol’ fashioned sanitation department—gives me far more satisfaction than is probably healthy. I can self-diagnose my addiction as being directly linked to two things: 1) my intense love of shopping and 2) the formative years I spent in cramped, closet-deprived NYC apartments. My hubby, on the other hand, who spent just as many years in tiny apartments and never met a Banana Republic he didn’t like, is a pack rat, though he prefers the title, “Collector of the Mundane.” From VHS tapes (we don’t have a VCR) to ATM receipts from 2003, he believes nothing is too inconsequential to save.

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Thursday’s Top 10 Hive Finds!

Only the prettiest dresses and coolest in home and kitchen decor have made it into today’s top 10 (which is always a dilemma - there’s just too many to choose from)!  We’ve found flirty minidresses in a variety of styles to suit every bod, so check out our faves, which range from loose and flowy (great for hiding tummy pooch), sultry and strappy, to chic one shoulder numbers.  You’ll also find a set of lovely plates that’ll make for quite an interesting dinner, and an adorable mug that only a true love will appreciate.

All this and more (yes!) are in our slideshow of Thursday’s hottest finds, so get clickin’ and we’ll tell you how much they cost and where to buy them online!

Hurry!  Before they become yesterday’s cool stuff.

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Nest

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Stylish Trays: The Secret Weapon of Chic Hostesses and Magazine Editors

You can’t open a home design magazine without seeing a stylish serving tray in at least one, if not every, editorial spread. It’s no wonder magazine prop stylists have an ongoing love affair with serving trays; what’s not to love? Trays are relatively small, relatively inexpensive, and exponentially spike the style points of any given room. Whether holding mail on a hall console table, martini glasses on a luxuriously upholstered settee, a sweet vignette of roses and poetry books on a bedside table, a festive array of liquor bottles atop a bar, or a sparking Bellini and breakfast on a crisp, white bed, trays give a room both polish and unique flair.

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Nest

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Molla Space Lends A Change Of Pace

We’ve all been there- that inevitable point in time where your routine becomes your rut, and every action makes you think “same you-know-what, different fork,” until you find yourself considering pulling a Britney/Lindsay/Mischa with the hope that it’ll spice things up a bit. Okay, maybe securing coverage on TMZ isn’t the best way to do that.  But we’ll tell you what is, and it doesn’t involve spontaneous acts of head shaving or shady substance use.  All you need are a few items from Molla Space, the online retailer whose pleasantly offbeat accessories, timepieces, and tableware are the antithesis to all that is dreadfully ordinary. 

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Nest

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Mid-Century Modern 101: Know The Basics on the Red-Hot Furniture Craze

If you’re a design junkie or a domino magazine reader (or if your home, like mine, is bombarded with West Elm catalogs on a daily basis), you’re probably familiar with the term “Mid-Century Modern.” But what exactly does it mean?

When: “Mid-Century Modern” refers to, no eye-rolling please, the design aesthetic that rose to prominence during the middle of the 20th Century.

What: The most recognizable features of the style are simple, clean lines that result in unpretentious, functional pieces (no flowery carvings or superfluous complexities allowed).

Who: Designers of note from the 1950s and 60s include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, and Herman Miller.

Why: After a few decades of floundering, Mid-Century Modern is without a doubt the hot design aesthetic these days, which means that companies, such as Design Within Reach, that offer reinterpretations and reproductions of the trendy look are sitting pretty.

Need more, eager student? What a brown-noser! Check out the slideshow for examples of Mid-Century Modern in the Hive.

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Exercise Accessories Make Working Out a Little More Fun (Just a Little)

Just as your fashion accessories make your outfit, workout accessories can help you make the most of your fitness routine.  Aside from enhancing your workouts, they can help you save time and money too!  Reusable water bottles are great for the environment and your wallet, and check out the ropeless jump rope- it’s perfect for working out on the go, or for those times when a trip to the gym just isn’t going to happen. We’re especially curious about the cushioned running socks, but don’t let us decide for you… check out the slideshow, scoop up a few, and see for yourselves! 

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Living · Nest

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10 Great Gadgets to Keep You Organized at Work

There’s always that one co-worker who’s constantly smiling, energetic, and uber-organized, and you’d like to know her secret but haven’t found a way to ask that doesn’t sound mildly creepy or desperate.  But before you jump to conclusions and name five consecutive Red Bulls as the cause of her chipper attitude, we’re going to take a wild guess and say that she’s invested in a few fun office gadgets.  Don’t believe us?  The ones we’re about to show you aren’t your typical tools, and you’ll find it refreshing to see that some are just there for the sole purpose of passing time, making you laugh, and clearing your head.  Your mind is your most essential asset after all! 

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GetTRIO.com: The Drug Of Choice For Style Addicts

Stylehive made a new best friend, Bravo’s new pop culture site getTRIO.com, a hip-happy haven for all things groovy. The site features three killer categories: Stuff to Buy (books, clothes, cds); Stuff to Do (concerts, events, travel); and Stuff to See (architecture, galleries, websites). We know your time is valuable, so we’re bringing you our 5 hottest GetTRIO finds EVERY WEEK in a slick-as-heck slideshow such as this. From vintage couture to genetic gerrymandering to painting your walls with a dead person’s designs, this is stuff you won’t find anywhere else. Just click the pics to get to the getTRIO stories.... get it?

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HiveDaily · Living

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10 Planners to Organize Your 2008 Self!

If you sit outside of Starbucks on an average day, you’re sure to come across a little routine that I like to call the cell phone-PDA-keys-iPod-latte juggling act. It usually takes place between that little table where you doctor up your drink and the car door, and you’ve probably performed it yourself, maybe even successfully. But no matter how skilled you are in that respect, you’ll agree that we all carry way too many clunky hand-held devices on a daily basis…

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Stylehive Shopping Bag: Friday’s Top 10 Hive Finds!

Although the weather is super fugly outside, (it’s raining cats and dogs here in San Francisco), we can’t help but smile at the super cool things Stylehivers have been stashing away minute by minute! Today’s Top 10 goodies include a plethora of brights that cheer us right up, including candy apple green and yummy tangerine (it’s time for a bit of color dontcha think?) along with a few quirky details that have us looking very forward to spring! Just click on the slideshow to find out how much they cost and where you can buy ‘em online! But click now, before they become yesterday’s cool stuff.

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Beauty

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Pola Kirei Brings Japan’s Skin Secrets to the States

Smoother, clearer, brighter skin?  You got it, thanks to Pola Kirei! Huh? Apparently the skincare line is HUGE in Japan, and it’s no surprise why! Pola has finally opened its first salon in the states and Karen Greenhut takes us on a sneak peek of Pola Kirei’s Beverly Hills salon.  Check out the cool, informative vid from our friends at LXTV, and watch as Karen gets her very own skin analysis, customized soothing facial treatment - and lastly, the glowing (literally) results!

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Totally Affordable Art That Doesn’t Suck!

Hey, you! Yeah, you, the one with the sad, bare walls and empty pockets. I bet you’d love to find some cool art for that boring spot above your couch, but sometimes the options seem to boil down to a generic Ikea print or an oil painting that costs the same as a closet filled with Jimmy Choos. So what’s a budget-minded art lover to do? Luckily, there’s the Internets! Talented artists creating unique, affordable work do exist and can be found, you guessed it, right here on the crazy lil’ thing that’s become our new best friend. (We’ve named her Irene. Yes, the Internet is a “she.") And in the spirit of holiday giving, I’ll even share with you eight of my favorite artworks - all for $60 or less. But don’t thank me - thank Irene.

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NestSlides: 12 Designer Desks That Let You Work in Style

Bored at work again, huh? Well, no one said work was going to be fun, but you owe it to yourself to at the very least work in style! One of the true joys about working from home, be it every day or just the occasional late night, is that you’re out of the drab and dreaded cubicle. So why not make your home office - or bill-paying / emailing / iTunes-downloading nook, as the case may be - a reflection of the chic little workabee you actually are? Whether you’re hoping to give your office a pop of color, a glam makeover, or a serene, Zen vibe, you’re bound to find the stylish desk you’ve been craving right here in the Hive.

My own home office selection? Room & Board’s Basis Desk. I adore its clean lines, and the desktop’s expanse of warmly toned wood inspires me to keep it free of junk. Yet… wanna know my deep, dark secret? There’s a big “hidden” drawer below the desktop where I sweep everything at the end of each day. Let’s just keep that between you and me, shall we? 

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Nest · Shopping

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On The 2nd Day Before Xmas I Hope My True Love Gets For Me: Something To Lounge On

The holidays always sound like they’ll be relaxing, but then reality sets in and we’re lucky if we have one moment to ourselves to sit back and escape from the crazy relatives and wine-induced caroling.  So when we finally do find the time to sit back, it better be on something that feels just as wonderful as the time is precious.  Basically, that old rocking chair isn’t going to cut it. 

So if you’re ready to sink into some soft, squishy goodness, look no further than our slideshow of the most luxurious lounge chairs in the hive!  From amorphous beanbags to more structured seating, these chairs will provide much needed refuge from the chaos of the holiday season.  As for the unbearable caroling, well, these squishy chairs won’t stop it, but squishy earplugs will.

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Fashion

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Hiveslides: 10 Hot DIY Stocking Stuffers for Guys!

Stuck on what to stuff in your sexy guy’s stocking? Steel Cake’s new dog tag timepieces by indie designer Matthew Burnett are a can’t-miss idea. But that’s just the start! We have found ten amazingly cool handmade and recycled products for the dude on your list who refuses go with the flow, follow the crowd, drink the Kool-aid - you get our meaning. See the slideshow now for wallets, belt buckles, shot glasses… Who says DIY is all about crochet and felt? Not us…

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Shopping

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Online Shopping Bag: Stylehive’s Daily Top 10!

Delicately draped dresses, a little something for the cosmopolitan (the person, silly), and many, many metallics - including an adorable new litter of MJ mouse flats - make today one fabulously fashionable Friday!

Check out the slideshow for today’s hottest finds, and we’ll tell ya how much they cost, and where you can buy them online!

Act now! Before they become yesterday’s cool stuff. 

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