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The Cure for the Common Wall: Swag Paper

The Cure for the Common Wall: Swag Paper

Swag Paper spells the end for plain walls. For too long the hassles of wallpaper have dissuaded homeowners and renters from flexing their decorative muscle. We had the chance to talk with Daniela Fields—half of the brother-and-sister team behind Swag Paper—before tonight’s Event.

Play It Cool: Pick the Perfect Fan

Play It Cool: Pick the Perfect Fan

Style is just one thing to keep in mind for your new ceiling fan. Size and efficiency have their say, too. An undersized fan will fail to make the room comfortable and have to be run more often, using more energy in the process. An oversized fan will also use more energy and cut into the efficiency an Energy Star rating brings to the table.

Alternate Applications: Traditional Wallpaper

Alternate Applications: Traditional Wallpaper

The design world has seen a revival of wallpaper in the past few years. The once-loathed wall trend made a comeback with updated patterns to appeal to even the most discerning palates. Magazines, blogs, and décor websites feature abundant photos and ideas surrounding the renewed movement. While meant for wall [...]

Rooms for Girls: Paper Craft for Kids

Rooms for Girls: Paper Craft for Kids

In celebration of our Modern Kids Shop, the Foundary stylists added cheerful paper craft to our children’s rooms. Photo stylist Krystin Marsh shares tips and tricks for how to make some of these paper accents. To kick off our new Specialty Shop, Krys offers advice on making banner pennants. From [...]