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This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

Some people think of graffiti as vandalism, I am not one of those people. The pioneering era of graffiti took place between 1969-1974. It began on the streets of Philadelphia as message-latent artistic expression by political activists and, notoriously, as territorial markings for gang members. What was once, and still sometimes is, considered defamation of property, is challenged by this:

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

For the first time ever, Jasper Johns prints will be featured as independent pieces of art.

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

Seen the new Levi's commercials? The one's that give you chills, while simultaneously inspiring you to Go Forth and live your life with carefree abandon. If not, you must click here. Now you get!

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Countless designers do their part to raise awareness by releasing limited-edition pink products, but this one is a doozy. 

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

October is possibly my favorite month of the year; it means pretty colored leaves, the return of the Ginger Bread Latte to Starbucks, a reason to wear orange, and, most importantly, HALLOWEEN!

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

As winter approaches, so too does the need for cold and flu accessories. One of the essentials is a fabulous humidifier. Gone are the days of primitive humidifier designs! 

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

Zandra Rhodes is to London as Patricia Field is to Manhattan: an edgy style maven with trend influence to spare. Pictured below (Rhodes left, Field right) are the two designers in all their eccentric glory.

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Estee Lauder joins the fight with their Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. This campaign has raised millions of dollars for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and, in 2009 alone, Estee Lauder donated $500,000 to the cause.

This blog was contribued by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

Joann Fabric and Craft Center made my Tuesday. After the long weekend, I can't think of a better way to shift from play to work mode than receiving a delightful and nostalgic gift. The main event of this amiable package was the Uptown Birdhouse pictured below:

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

Who knew that 2009 marks the 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty? This magnificent Kitty Kat was the staple of my childhood accessories: my first diary, all my pencil cases with sharperners to match, wallets, pillows, the list goes on.

This blog was contribued by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

A recent survey sponsored by Target indicates that a whopping 60% of women and men believe that when a woman adds a burst of color to her makeup pallette, she is demonstrating that she feels fabulous.

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

For my next trick, I will pull a rabbit out of...a beer ad?

Is he supposed to be holding a carrot or a beer bottle?

So, the real question is: Which came first, the beer or the bunny?

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

It's no longer breaking news that Jimmy Choo is collaborating with H&M, but it's still pretty spectacular.

This blog was contributed by Design Channel Assistant Lydia Slavutin

The home office has taken on a different meaning as of late: due to the economic downturn, one is possibly now dependent on the home office as a means to keep one's sanity. The greatest challenge when it comes to creating the perfect home office is making a space that suits your home decor, but still puts you in the it's-time-to-work mindframe: it needs to inspire you.