William and Kate Spark Royal Wedding Fever

William and Kate's Country Home

Irwin Weiner ASID - I share the same royal wedding fever that millions of commoners worldwide share for the April 29th nuptials. The newlyweds will likely split their time between London and the country. If you click on the photo of their country home - oh, they're adding a lot onto the property, including building something very green and cutting edge (good for the royals, leading the charge) - you can read more about their country building plans. And watch this video to see who's invited to the wedding.

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Turn Your Home's Spring Cleaning into MISSION POSSIBLE

California Closets

Irwin Weiner ASID - When was the last time you did a proper spring clean at home and had a really good clear out? If it's been a long time, then choose a weekend, organize the family, and decide to do it - you have no idea how good it feels!

We asked a British friend to describe her family's spring cleaning mission:

"The biggest challenge in my house was

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Punches of Green

Peaceful Resources

Irwin Weiner ASID - I'm not alone thinking that this winter weather is going on far too long! It's time for spring, and so when we spotted this great video from Traditional Home - the iconic design magazine and style arbiter - we took heart that if we decorate with touches, splashes, and punches of green (any more decorating color nouns I might have missed?), we'll harken the advent of our favorite season. Just a few more weeks, and we'll get the real deal; in the meantime, enjoy TH's survey of top designers and showhouse rooms that use green.

Green furniture, anyone? These make us think spring, too!

 Alain Gilles for Qui Est Paul

Nusa Jelenec for Lago 

Rafael Simoes Miranda

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