How to choose the perfect area rug
Jonathan Fong
March 9, 2016
A few years ago, I got rid of the wall-to-wall carpeting in my townhouse and switched to hardwood floors.
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How to make a Chinese takeout floral arrangement
Jonathan Fong
March 4, 2016
I grew up working in my family’s Chinese restaurant, so I know firsthand the love affair between Jews and Chinese food.
DIY: How to make a bird feeder from an upcycled saucepan
Jonathan Fong
February 24, 2016
I love having birds in my yard.
DIY: How to make guest towel cupcakes
Jonathan Fong
February 17, 2016
One of my favorite DIY gifts is guest towels, or washcloths, rolled up to look like cupcakes.
Up in the air: Floating decor that makes an impact
Jonathan Fong
February 3, 2016
When it comes to decorating, I\’ve got hang-ups – in a good way.
The rose gold rush and other hot décor trends
Jonathan Fong
January 28, 2016
A few weekends ago, I drove to the Anaheim Convention Center for the 2016 Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Megashow, the largest trade show for the arts and crafts industry in North America.
Making a dog bed out of an IKEA side table
Jonathan Fong
January 13, 2016
I know I spoil my dogs. My reasoning is that, before we got them, they both had difficult lives living homeless on the streets and then doing time in the shelter, so I love to pamper them now that they’re in their forever home.
From drab to fab: A bedroom makeover for the new year
Jonathan Fong
January 6, 2016
My favorite room to decorate for clients is the bedroom. It’s where everyone spends about a third of their life.
The top 10 new year’s resolutions for your home
Jonathan Fong
December 30, 2015
When New Year’s Day rolls around, a few things are certain. There will be hangovers. People who are freezing back East will watch the sun-drenched Rose Parade with envy. And New Year’s resolutions will be made.
Decorating with Pantone’s 2016 colors of the year
Jonathan Fong
December 16, 2015
Every December, the arbiters of style at the Pantone Color Institute look into their crystal ball and forecast the hot color trend for the coming year.
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