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Jay Ellwood Johnson has been a fixture on the NYC publishing scene for 30 years. In 2006, he and interior designer Irwin Weiner co-founded Design2Share.com, a leading home decorating resource center.

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Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to buy a new mattress and box springs

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

You may be one of the thousands of homeowners who will observe Thanksgiving by shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday for a new mattress. It's the...
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Throw out old potpourri: scented sachets from Sylvie make a perfect gift

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Resorting to terrible plug-in home fragrances to get your house smelling great for the holidays? Has your potpourri lost its zing? We've got a great...
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Holiday gift for the girl or guy who loves to grill

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Eric Rogell is the mastermind behind the outrageously popular online Guy Guide called The Bachelor Guy. We asked Eric for a great product...
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50 new online specialty shops now open (and a $25 off coupon contest!)

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Whatever your passion or interest, you'll find it in one or more of the 50 great new shops that are part of the bold, exciting Open Sky Project....
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Origami mystery man rules the road in his deluxe home on wheels

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Imagine being an origami expert, folding dollar bills into intricate works of art. Now imagine that you're also King of the Road, living in an amazing...
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An exceptional copper culinary mold for holiday baking and gifting

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Think of the foodies on your holiday shopping list and consider this beautiful 1870 Large French Culinary Food Mold with Star Motif. We like to take...
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Thanksgiving tabletop solutions: quick and easy home decorating tips

Monday, November 16th, 2009 · 1 comment

Getting ready for Thanksgiving can be stressful enough without having to take your focus off the food you're going to prepare. That's why we asked our...
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Designer holiday decorating 101: show attention to quality details

Friday, November 13th, 2009

There are few shopping days until Christmas, a sobering thought. We remind all homeowners that you can either deck the halls with gusto and turn your...
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Holiday gifts for your home: fine art for $500 or less

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

With the holidays fast approaching, it's important to find a convenient, reliable online resource for gifts. And if you're a decorati fiend (we know...
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Cool holiday gifts for your home: JanaBells (sculptures with a surprise inside)

Jana Kolpen is a restless soul. She won't stop until she's totally filled the world with her beautiful creations. This East Coast author, painter,...
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