I really like Christopher Lowell's top color picks of the year. I think that one is in the last link. I always look online for things that I like, and even if I cant afford to buy them I save a pic and try to either make it myself or find something similar at a cheaper price. Im constantly looking for ideas online. I really like the websites for shows like "Trading Spaces" and "While you were out" Lots of great ideas...

Hi Ms. Lucas!

You prolly have to buy most of your stuff online, living in Japan and all, right? ;^)

Hmmm, as far as magazines- I am considering getting a subscription to Inspired House- a new mag. It seems that most mags are dedicated to older women and as such, are way too flowery for my tastes. It is hard to find something that has ideas for a young modernist. Dwell is alright, but is *too* modernist! I'd like to actually sit in my furniture, hahahah! ;^)

Shhhh, my secret is that I get a lot of my inspiration from looking at Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, etc catalogues. And Ralph Lauren. I've got kinda of an Italian/Japanese/Modernist/Traditional mix going on in my house...

Good luck!!!