Martha Stewart Wants a Piece Of the Home-Building Boom

Martha Stewart Wants a Piece Of the Home-Building Boom
Colonial, Ranch, Martha? Home builder KB Home is embarking on a joint venture in which Ms. Stewart will design a line of 'Martha' homes that KB will build.

Minimalism's Soft Side: New Furniture Sheds Its Edge
Goodbye, chintz and tassels. The latest designs have sharp lines and hard edges -- but trade cold chrome and glass for wood, bronze and a bit more padding.

Colorful Sticky Art Finds Its Way From Car Bumpers to Home Walls
Decals are on the move from auto windshields and bicycle bumpers to bedroom and living-room walls, ready for homeowners to brighten a dull room.

But Jackie Owned It: Celebrity Mementos After the Auction
For the major auction houses, there's nothing like a star-studded estate sale to generate buzz, crowds and way-over-estimate bids. The sales also tend to reap large profits for the houses that stage them.