"Design Happens"

David Scott of David Scott Interiors opened the doors to his design firm in 1991. A graduate of New York School of Interior Design, he now serves on the Board of Trustees and continues to design beautiful spaces across Manhattan. He’s given us a peek into his new home in New York City’s United Nations Plaza and shares his inspiration, plus design tips you can use in your home.

See David’s New York Home

Twelve talented designers travel to New York City to compete for their own show on HGTV. Watch the premiere this Sunday at 10/9c, and then head over to the Design Star blog at 11/10c, where Heather Armstrong will be recapping the episode as only she can do.

Get to know all the new designers.

Sabrina Soto, host of Get it Sold, has partnered with Target to become their Style Expert at Home. We caught up with her to find out about her new role and her essential summer decorating accessories.

What’s Her Decor Must-Have?

Event planner and designer David Stark recently released his third book, David Stark Design, and if you’re looking for party inspiration (or major eye candy), this is the book to pick up.

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Sex and the City 2 hits screens this Thursday, May 27th, and it’s time to catch up with our favorite four girls, New York City, beautiful clothes and as always, the incredible shoes. Of course, we’re also dying to see the set design, so we snagged a sneak peek of Carrie and Big’s new apartment.

Carrie On

Christina Strutt runs the fabulous fashion and home decor brand Cabbages & Roses, which specializes in vintage fabrics. Her fifth book, At Home With Country, just came out and we’ve been diving into its beautifully cozy pages. Featuring full home tours of residences in England as well as the States, At Home With Country is full of easy-to-repeat designs, tips on mixing fabrics and inspirational ideas on bringing cozy country style into your home. We caught up with Christina to find out what inspires her and what she can’t live without. Plus, we have a special invite to her upcoming book event.

Find out what inspires her designs

The new season of HGTV Design Star premieres on Sunday, June 13 at 10/9c. Mark Burnett Productions of Survivor and The Apprentice fame is producing Design Star this  year, which can only mean the challenges will be bigger, the designers better and the judges tougher. Stop by the Design Star blog to get the scoop on the upcoming season.

Plus, we’ve been catching up with the designers from last season: Antonio, Dan, Jason, Lonni and many more. See where the designers are now »

Whether creating hand-crocheted wool hats, intricately detailed scarves or a stunning jewelry collection, designers John Ross and Don Carney of PATCH NYC add their creative twist to everything they touch.

Now, they’ve partnered with West Elm for a new collection that redefines vintage style. We caught up with them to find out about their inspiration, their favorite music and a certain pup named Edith.

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You don’t forget the first time you see a Preston Bailey design. His breathtaking, awe-inspiring work is evidence there is no limit to imagination.

From planning Donald and Melania Trump’s wedding…

To a desert dreamscape…

To a very elaborate birthday celebration, Preston dazzles us with his luxurious, out-of-this-world designs.

When he heads home though, it’s to a comfortably chic New York City apartment designed by his longtime friend and interior designer Vicente Wolf. Take a peek  inside.

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Today kicks off the start of National Library Week. I have always loved to read and as a child, I had a few favorite reading spots — a certain tree that sat along a creek in our backyard, an oversized chair in our living room or the porch swing beside my grandmother. Having a comfortable reading spot is a necessity for a great read, so grab your latest library book and curl up in one of these cozy reading nooks.

Cottage-inspired reading nook by Rate My Space user LaylaPalmer

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