Entertaining guru Joe Nye believes the secret to a good party lies in the right mixing—of cocktails, of friends and of decorative dinnerware. The more variety of pattern and hue in your china cabinet, the better. Nye trolled through eBay's antiques section and unearthed a cornucopia of serving pieces that might not seem at home on the same table, but come together beautifully. read more

As the founder of Unique Los Angeles, the country's largest independent design and gift show, Sonja Rasula is arguably the new face of a growing made-in-the-USA movement. She's also an passionate collector whose primary resource is eBay. She reconciles her eBay obsession with Unique Los Angeles' commitment to shopping local because both show a commitment for supporting independent merchants. "To me, buying local is not just buying where you live, but is also very much about buying within and supporting the U.S. economy. When it comes to eBay, I can purchase great antiques from someone in Ohio and I know I'm supporting the buyer, the place where he/she buys packaging materials from, etc." she says. read more

As part of our series on creating a baby nursery that your child can grow into, our writer outlines a plan for a baby nursery inspired by the primary colors that are prominent in mid-century modern art from the likes of Calder, Miro and Lichtenstein. read more

Nancy Mims, Co-Founder and Creative Director of organic fabric and wallpaper company Mod Green Pod, believes that a healthy home need not be a boring one. Just one look at her funky Austin abode, which she’s dubbed the “Mod Green Pod test lab,” and you'll see what she means. We talked with her about green-meets-gorgeous design, and then went shopping for vintage furniture pieces that just need a little dose of tender loving (re)-covering. read more

With two thriving businesses—online shelter magazine Lonny and eco-textile company Rubie Green—entrepreneur Michelle Adams demonstrates a keen eye for interior design and a commitment to a green living. read more