vol. 3, issue 8
october 2007
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- 58editors' cravings: sculptural wire
- Our market editor Eugenia Santiesteban loves how these delicate, industrial designs have architectural intrigue, yet still feel airy.
- 65 scouting
- Artful, origami-inspired fashion and housewares; scoring hotel furniture (without leaving home); the reincarnation of Coco Chanel's apartment; a grown-up Halloween party and more.
- 76 my green life: the lazy environmentalist
- Josh Dorfman knows how un-fun counting carbon emissions can be. This eco-preneur is all about finding idle ways to be an activist.
- 79 decorating:
perfect pairs: desk + chair - These nine striking combos for an at-home workstation will outclass (and out-organize) your 9-to-5 setup.
- 84 fabric palette
- Sticking with monochromatic hues just might be the easiest decorating move ever.
- 88 fashion at home
- Filled with antiques and toys, designer Alice Roi's apartment is a study in gothic chic, as quirky as her slightly edgy clothing.
- 97 entertaining: a global party at home
- Jewelry designer Waris Ahluwalia and filmmaker Chiara Clemente host a totally easy-to-replicate dinner combining her Italian cooking with his Indian decor.
- 104 muse marian
- Closed kitchens may conceal dirty dishes, but they also hide you from guests. Marian deliberates over whether to wall up her room or leave it open to the public.
- 107 nesting: the domino guide to kitchen appliances
- Attention, cooking enthusiasts and designophiles! We scoured trade shows for a roundup of stoves, sinks, refrigerators and dishwashers that are innovative, problem-solving and, of course, really nice to look at.
- 115 the adventuress
- Feng shui—mystically powerful or just a load of nonsense? Our skeptical reporter hires an expert who points out the bad karma in her house. Bonus: five fast feng-shui clutter cures.
- 122 hausfrau: cozy up to fall
- In a brand-new column, domino's down-to-earth beauty editor decrees it's time to put away the bronzer and flowery fragrances, in favor of rosy cheeks and woodsy scents.
- 127 renovating:
the domino black book of renovating - Our think tank returns with a nuts-and-bolts handbook to kitchen revamping, bathroom reviving, exterior makeovers and tips for a simple, stylish reno. Plus, a save-forever list of the ultimate sources to consult for just about any size project.
- 160 features: a classic ranch grows up
- North Carolina-based decorator Barrie Benson and her architect husband pool their talents to elevate the oft-mocked '50s-style home to a postmodern marvel for their own family.
- 170 2 sisters, 2 takes on the same space
- Nicole and Merrill Hanley may share DNA—but as a side-by-side comparison of their digs reveals, they have different takes on their WASP roots.
- 176 confessions of a house flipper
- Real-estate maven Juliette Hohnen imparts insider secrets to boosting a house's value. Plus, a tour of the Malibu beach retreat she rehabbed—without a contractor.
- 182 building character in a bland space
- Clothing virtuoso Lily Maddock teams with her decorator, Celerie Kemble, to quickly and cheaply dress up her white-box apartment.
- 188 a fish-shack feast (for the fall)
- The summer sun might be gone, but a rich shellfish meal of chowder, steamers and lobster rolls prolongs the life aquatic.
- web exclusive: etsy nature prints
- decor8 blogger Holly Becker shares her favorite nature-inspired prints from Etsy.
- web exclusive: before-and-after bedrooms
- Steal these redecorating tips to make the most blah space bloom.
- web exclusive: before-and-after kitchens
- Moldering bathrooms and wood-paneled kitchens make way for light, bright revisions.
- web exclusive: inspiration from the domino flickr group
- Did you know there's a domino group on Flickr ? Here's a selection of photographs from members. Sign up (it's free!) and you can post your pictures too!
