Have you ever tried to buy something on Etsy, but didn't follow through on the sale due to the extra step required to complete the sale through PayPal? I can think of at least one instance when I forgot my PayPal password and abandoned a sale — and I'm sure I'm not the only buyer who's faced this quandary. Starting today, however, the PayPal step will become a thing of the past: a direct, Read more

These fierce competitors from the upcoming Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show were proud to show their team colors at Madison Square Garden last week. We're sure that plenty of pets sport their affiliations on game day, whether for the Super Bowl or other favorite events. Do yours? Do Your Pets Show Their Spirit in Team Gear? Yes, my pet is a superfan! No, my pet likes to watch Read more

We heard rumblings of a March 11 release date for the Nokia Lumia 900 on the floor at CES, but according to leaked documents handed over to BGR, the date might actually be closer to March 18. What's even more exciting? The docs indicate a $100 price tag. The Nokia Lumia 900 was easily the most talked-about gadget at CES this year, coming with a sleek blue or black bod and Windows Phone 7 Mango. Read more

Plants and flowers add natural vitality to an environment and are a great way to liven up a space, but caring for them can sometimes be a pain. Stocking up on fresh buds can be costly and time consuming and some of us have a hard time keeping our plants alive. Many style-savvy folks who want to introduce a touch of green without committing to a high-maintenance routine turn to preserved plants Read more

An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering structure ending in a pointed, pyramid-like shape. While they've been used in architecture since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, they're now a popular decorating motif in home interiors. I love the way that designer Oliver Furth has mixed brass and wooden obelisks on a brass and wood table — such beautiful synchronicity is at play in Read more

I didn't see this one coming: the Hallmark Channel will stop airing the Martha Stewart Show this April, according to The New York Post. Apparently, high production costs and a diminishing audience factored in the decision to cancel the show. My sister actually just attended a taping of the Martha Stewart Show. Summing up the experience, she told me, "While I'm not an avid viewer of the Martha Read more

While it's been three months since Apple CEO and technology innovator Steve Jobs passed away, two toy manufacturers are already eager to memorialize the man as a toy figurine. The iCEO mini Steve Jobs action figure ($100) from toy companies in icons and Dragon in Dream is scheduled for retail sale at the end of February. The 12 inch figure is already garnering attention for the convincing Read more

I love being able to count down to the New Year in a house full of friends. At this time last year, I was busy hanging streamers and going over my head count, but this year, I'm kicking back and going to a friend's bash. I'm always curious to see how our readers are ringing in the New Year. Take our poll below to let us know about your plans! Source Are You Hosting a New Year's Read more

My husband and I are passionate record collectors, with albums ranging from Debussy to Destroyer in our collection. Our collection is nothing close to the records showcased in this photo, but we still have issues with storing our albums in a chic and accessible manner. I love the idea of creating a room divider out of a storage cabinet, as this homeowner did. It would be the perfect place to Read more