A lifestyle blog website

Watch The Design Tourist Airing on

Unique Things to Do in Iceland

Aurora Borealis, Iceland

Are you preparing for your vacation to Iceland? There are so many amazing things to see and do, and we introduce a few of the unique things to do in Iceland. Iceland is, unfortunately, one of those countries people may forget about—that is, until they see all the amazing pictures. Iceland is one of the […]

Architect Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House Replica on View at Palm Springs Modernism Week

Architect Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House Replica on View During Palm Springs Modernism Week A nearly exact, partially furnished, demountable replica of the Walker Guest House will be sold in situ in Palm Springs, California in conjunction with Palm Springs Modernism Week in Heritage Auctions’ Online Design Auction, closing Feb. 25. The Sarasota Architectural Foundation […]

Urban Art Destination: The Wynwood District, Miami

  During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach,  the city is electric with creative energy. All around the Wynwood district, street artists are at work painting buildings with new murals for Wynwood Mural Fest. Wynwood Walls is like a street art museum, free and open to anyone who wants to walk around and admire […]

Top Spring Renovation Projects for Your Home

There’s something quite exciting about planning out design projects for the upcoming season. Take a look at these top spring renovation projects for your home! The best time to plan for your spring home updates is in the winter. The sooner you begin to plan, the easier and less stressful your actual renovations will be. […]

Art Basel Miami Beach Brings Public Art to All Corners of the City

After Art Basel Miami Beach is Over, Art Installations Remain as a Testament to the City’s Creative Soul Art is everywhere during Miami Art Week as dozens of installations, pop-ups, parties and galleries compete for attention alongside more than two dozen satellite art fairs anchored around Art Basel Miami.  During the first week of December, […]

Ways to Transform a Spare Room & Maximize Space in Your Home

Maximize the space in your house and build the home of your dreams without breaking the bank with these three simple ways to transform a spare room. Space is one of the biggest commodities for many homeowners, and when you’re treated to a sudden expanse of empty space, it can be hard to find the […]

What Makes A Party Setting Truly Special?

Beautiful table set for some festive event, party or wedding reception on the sunset

Parties are a lot of fun, aren’t they? You get together with a lot of fun people, with drinks and food that all taste great, and the music can make you dance well into the night. A party is something to always look forward to, and the memories you make at them will be held […]

Art that Atones South Africa’s Apartheid Past

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Ralph Ziman The Idea: Humanitarian Art That Reconciles South’s Africa’s Apartheid Past  The Art: The Casspir Project An overarching theme to the creative works that intrigued me during Miami Art Week was about a hyperawareness of social issues. Artwork with a confessional quality […]

10 Design Tips for an Outstanding Outdoor Living Space

Creating an outdoor living space can take a lot of time and money, but it’s a fantastic way to make more use of the space in your backyard. Whether it’s extending your patio or creating a separate living space with a beautiful roof and high-end furniture, there are lots of different options for you to […]

Highlights from Design Miami/

Design/Miami continues to be one of my favorite satellite shows during Miami Art Week for its immersive installations and focus on design and art objects. Located next door to Art Basel Miami Beach, the anchoring event of Miami Art Week, Design Miami/ held its 15th edition with 33 galleries and 14 Curio presentations from 13 […]

The iPorn Art of Michael Seri

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Michael Seri The Idea: Social Commentary on Our Addiction to Smart Devices and Social Media The Art: iPorn Dress Miami Art Week blurs the lines between art, design and fashion for new creative expressions that start conversations, precisely the point of provocative art. […]

Stylish Ways to Design a Small Living Space

Stylish designer's office

This is a contributed post by freelance writer Liz Buckley It does not matter if you are moving into a new place or you want to renovate your current living space, every homeowner wants to make their living space as good as possible. However, all spaces present their design challenges, but since the living area […]

Four Quick Tips for Decluttering Your Home

Put your best foot forward and begin the new year with a clean slate and a clean house with these four quick tips for decluttering your home with ease. The new year is right around the corner, and for many people, that means an opportunity for a fresh start. Start the new year off right […]

Feel the Magic: Best Places for a Winter Wedding

If you’ve always dreamed of a magical wedding in the snow, take time to peruse some of the best places for a winter wedding! Beauty abounds at these locations. Some people dream of a summer wedding with bright flower petals and hot sunshine. Others crave a white winter wedding full of fluffy snow and deep […]