So, your mother’s redone every room in the house and your sister’s found cool new ways to rearrange her tiny apartment since she moved in, but somehow the creative design gene seems to have skipped you.  Not to worry — there are people who do this stuff for a living.  And even if you’re not a complete decorating disaster, having someone who is familiar with home design and merchandise can be a big help.
In Pittsburgh, some stores offer in-house design services, in addition to selling furniture, home décor and accessories.  …

Over to the left a bit. Some more. No, wait. Move it up a little. Down? No. No. No. Something’s missing. Something just doesn’t feel right.
I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve said that within the last two months. Decorating a house is hard enough, but decorating a new house can be just downright impossible. At least that’s what I thought when I moved into my new place.
But I was an amateur back then, the type of person who expected to find exactly what I wanted at …

Hey, wives and children, listen up. I’m writing this post for you. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and instead of buying him another song-playing, light-up tie for the holidays, get something to compliment his favorite room in the house.
How about a rug. And not just any ordinary rug. Make it a Steelers, Penguins or Pirates rug for the rugged husband or father in your life. See, rugs are taken very seriously in these parts. You father’s favorite hockey team is a perfect example.
At Mellon Arena - within the walls of …

Chic, sleek and stylish, modern décor always makes a statement. Ethnic and multi-cultural designs add a hint of mystery and otherworldliness, and antiques have time-honored appeal. Sustainable living is becoming more popular by the minute, and local crafts have their own set of perks. So what’s your décor persona?