The ever-growing and expanding Dubai can expect even more pomp and circumstance when Karl Lagerfeld--best known as the head designer of Chanel and a prolific photographer--sets his sites on Isla Moda.

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Odd as it may seem (yes the sun is still shining and temperatures are HOT!) the fall home decor collections are already making waves on the floors of our favorite stores.

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Recently I posted a variety of Mother's Day gift ideas and I thought it was such a success that I'd do the same for dads. In fact, to me this is not only a dads gift guide for now, but also for later. After all, men (especially dads) are some of the hardest to buy for ... So a little help every now and then certainly makes a difference.

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Target announced this week that Sami Hayek--award-winning designer and brother to Salma--will be teaming up for a limited-edition collection of bedding, furniture, stationery and decorative accessories just in time for back-to-school shopping.

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It's that time of year again...when retail stores and design centers unveil their seasonal sales (samples or brand new) to the relief and exhilaration of the many designers, consumers and decor aficionados out there. Sales in the summer mean cheaper outdoor entertaining accessories, last year's rugs, fixtures, lamps, furniture and wall furnishings, but above all, in this industry, it means perfectly great stuff that's brimming with style and substance. Because unlike fashion, home decor doesn't date as quickly.

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After sifting through the Fall 08' trends I'm happy to report that prints are poised for a major comeback, with paisley being the most prominent of the bunch.

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For those that are looking to outfit their home or their client's homes with sophisticated, industry-leading audio technology, look no further then Bang & Olufsen.

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Mother's Day is fast approaching and I'm on the prowl for a sensible, yet personal gift. That means no more wraps, flowers, candles or perfume--instead something for the home and houses that's generally useful but also exquisite and pretty.

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Fans of the sleek and affordable Ikea stores will be happy to hear that the Swedish company has decided to open it's very first New York City store this coming June.

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Creative masterminds within the interior design industry often agree that home decor trends are synonymous with fashion. That is, whatever is happening on the runway is most certainly being translated into the home.

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