From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:23 PM

Transform precious metals into gorgeous jewelry with a class at Jewelry Arts Institute on the UWS. 

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:23 PM

Sought-after music producer and DJ Mark Ronson, whose new album "The Business Intl." was recorded primarily at Dunham Studios in Brooklyn, shares his most-loved spots in NYC.

From: LXTV on Tue, Sep 14 2010 10:23 PM

A former colorist for celeb stylist Sally Hershberger, Marie Robinson is the mastermind responsible for Scarlett Johansson, Uma Thurman and Anne Hathaway’s vibrant tresses. After six and half years with hair maven Hershberger (the creator of Meg Ryan's signature shag), Marie has stepped out...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 12 2010 2:31 PM

Forty seven floors above Manhattan, this 5,050-square-foot penthouse apartment isn’t your typical NYC flat. Not only does the contemporary residence boast two levels, 10-foot-high ceilings and a terrace, there's an indoor private pool, fireplaces and closets aplenty, and 360-degree views of...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 12 2010 2:31 PM

Although Julia Edelmann’s home is a historic Victorian gem, the Chicago-based interior designer infused the space with quirky combinations that provide playful comfort. Go bold with oversized objects, mix styles and colors of seating at a dinner table for a casual vibe or turn a china cabinet in...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 12 2010 2:31 PM

Wrapped in sleek steel and glass, this contemporary residence in Beverly Hills makes a bold architectural statement. Inside, the five-bedroom home is just as striking with a koi pond, a modern but warm two-story great room and a seamless Poliform kitchen in pure white. Film buffs can hold movie ...

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 12 2010 2:31 PM

Author, photographer and accessories designer Monica Rich Kosann shows us how to find a place in your home for those treasured, but random items such as pictures, bibelots, family heirlooms and kids' art work.

From: LXTV on Sun, Sep 12 2010 2:31 PM

Originally built in 1914 as a wedding gift, the stunning Schiff Estate is a 21-room stone manor in New Jersey that has been recently renovated with state-of-the-art amenities. Once the headquarters for the Boy Scouts, the sprawling house includes a separate wing, which houses a grand ballroom an...

From: LXTV on Mon, Aug 30 2010 8:59 PM

Erik Ritter, executive chef of Malo Cantina, demonstrates how to whip up a delectable shrimp dish, spinach enchiladas and grilled chicken breast with grilled summer vegetables using La Victoria sauces. 

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

An ordinary cup of java becomes a miniature masterpiece in the hands of Chicago-based artist Viktor Markaj. He brews Turkish coffee, waits for the grounds to settle and carves intricate images from the residue.

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

When big-box chains won’t do, check out these two vintage clothing shops for luxe garb that you won't see anyone else donning.

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

Spanish chef José Andrés' restaurant in the SLS Hotel serves up décor and Iberian cuisine with a modernist twist. French design star Philippe Starck fashioned the intriguing interiors to complement the often avant garde menu. Starck split up the space into four strikingly different sections,...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

You don’t have to sacrifice sophisticated style when it comes to making your home a haven for little ones. At Mathis Brothers Furniture's Ontario, CA outpost, interior designer Mary Moreno serves up some dashing decorating ideas for a durable, kid-friendly living room, children's space...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

These two New York City establishments specialize in out-of-the-box dining experiences. At Tribeca’s Ninja, you can get your fill of traditional Japanese fare while nimble martial artists do battle in the dining room. Soho dessert spot The Best Chocolate Cake In The World promises the most subli...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

Before he moved in to his infamous L.A. bachelor pad, Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy, threw his swinging soirees at this Victorian-style estate. Designed by architect James Gamble Rogers in 1899, the handsome manse on Chicago’s Gold Coast was purchased by the Hef in 1959 and served as the o...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:49 PM

Known for his striking, over-the-top images for Rolling Stone, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, photographer David LaChapelle has focused his lens on pop culture and current events for his exhibition "American Jesus." At Chelsea's Paul Kasmin Gallery, the show includes an array of tongue-in-cheek...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:48 PM

With jobs that are anything but the standard nine-to-five daily grind, these two Chicago denizens eschew sitting behind a desk for unique callings. Robert Gonzalez splits his time concocting striking floral designs at Robert James Studios for such celebrities as Vanessa Williams and George Lucas...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:48 PM

Developer Jon Brindisi takes us on a tour of this newly constructed, singled-style home, which is nestled in a private neighborhood on Connecticut’s Contentment Island. With a striking gabled roof, the six-bedroom residence is built to to highlight its bucolic setting with more than a hundred wi...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:48 PM

Known for her sophisticated and soothing interiors, tastemaker Mar Silver brings a similar sensibility to her contemporary home in Westport, CT. Mar mixes simple, spare furniture, a restrained palette of neutral tones and earthy accessories to produce a peaceful, nature-inspired vibe. She also d...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 29 2010 8:48 PM

We wrap up our three-part series on kitchen and bath firm Kohler’s Art Of Inspiration exhibition at the Time Warner center. Artists Susan Manspeizer and Michael Manning talk about their works, which were sparked by a Kohler faucet and toilet, respectively.