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NBC's Chuck At The Viceroy

After watching Monday's episode of Chuck last night (Thank You DVR), we fell in love with Agent Walker's apartment. The whole scene was full of eye candy; from the sweaty girl boxing amid a room cla...

Sale Bedding from West Elm

Gorgeous fall colors with 300 thread-count cotton percale or sateen, these duvet cover and sham sets from West Elm are now on sale! ...

Trend Spotting: Treillage

Earlier this year, we read that treillage was going to be a big summer trend. So we watched for it. It popped up a lot but that might just be because this pattern, whether used in large doses or as ...

On Sale: West Elm's Ladderback Chairs

We've always liked the homey lines of West Elm's Ladderback dining chairs. Discover the discount after the jump......

Textured Pillow Covers for Fall

From cable knit sweaters to pillow covers - fashion designers Lutz & Patmos created a line of cozy-worthy home designs for West Elm. The line includes these cable covers, made from acrylic and wool an...

Good Questions: Cat + Duvet = ?

Laura is wondering about this potential purchase: I really adore this duvet from West Elm, but I'm worried my cat will ruin it. My cat has claws and is known for kneading my bedding. I'm afraid one da...

How To: Turn Dowel Rods Into Faux West Elm Decor

Several weekends ago, we checked out the newest West Elm store out in Leawood, Kansas. In the same day we also stopped in at the hardware store to pick up a few things. What do the two have to do w...

Art Prints from West Elm

If your walls don't don artwork by friends or from fine art collections, and you just aren't sure what to hang, one option lives in a furnishings store. We would advise that this choice always be coup...

Look!: DIY End Tables Via West Elm

Sometimes it's nice to go look around at stores, even if you don't plan on buying anything. Not to see what you can or can't afford, but to pick up design ideas based on merchandising techniques. P...

Roundup: West Elm Clearance Sale

While checking out the things on "limited sale" over at West Elm, we came across a few things that could easily call our shelves/tables and walls home. Click through the jump to see if the price is ...

10 Budget Natural Accents for the Home...Now on Sale

We find that items made from natural materials such as bamboo, wood, fibers and jute always tend to add an air of quality to a room, even when they are extremely budget friendly. West Elm has ten good...

Summer Sale at West Elm

There's SO MUCH on sale right now at West Elm, it's hard to showcase just a few items. We narrowed it down to some bigger ticket pieces and threw in colorful accessories to inspire:...

On Sale: Outdoor (& More) at West Elm

As Janel mentioned, the best time of the year to get good deals on furniture is upon us. We're already seeing a ton of items marked down at West Elm. In addition to the outdoor furniture that's goin...

CHI Good Questions: Daybed as a Sofa Alternative?

Marisa send us a good question: "I'm hoping to get your thoughts on this West Elm daybed. The twin sleeper in my living room doesn't provide enough seating for guests and the mattress isn't very comfo...

Best of Outdoor Furniture: West Elm

Clean lines, a mix of wood of warm woods and powder coated metal, with a bit of golden glitz thrown in - we like many of the outdoor offerings from West Elm. Prices seem fairly reasonable and we thin...

West Elm Bracket Shelves

We always look to dress up the top of our shelves with some accents, but we often forget the underside......

Jute Rugs at West Elm

West Elm's jute rugs are affordable, made from natural fibers, and their neutral texture makes them easy to incorporate into a home. The drawback is that jute absorbs humidity, so you'll need a dry ...

Colored Lacquer Boxes from West Elm

We love using lacquer boxes to inject a shot of color into a room. These new lacquer boxes from West Elm come in a bright blue and a pumpkin-colored orange......

Sydney Outdoor Bar from West Elm

Monogrammed Towels from West Elm

This design is a great new spin on the more traditional look of monogramming. We love 'em, they come in 11 colors and are made of organic cotton. ...

What Lives Under Your Bed?

Over the years, we've gotten much better about under-the-bed organization. Right now you'll find: some collapsible luggage, a bag full of gift wrap items, a sweater box, and not much else. Other than ...

Angled-Leg Expandable Dining Table from West Elm

We really like this Angled-Leg Expandable Dining Table at West Elm. It transforms from a square table that seats 4 to a rectangular 6-seater. We can see this working with a group of Prouve chairs. C...