Events for Friday in New York - New York Daily News
It's New York Design week and that means the International Contemporary Furniture Fair is in town at the Javits Center . See over 50 firms and retailers and get a sense of what's hot in the world of high design. Runs through May 20th. 655 W. 34th St ...

Design Watch: A new mate for brown, DIY cake stands and more - Seattle Times
• Finding the classic brown-and-blue color combo overplayed, blogger My Notting Hill ( www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com ) considers a different pairing: brown and green. Lots of lovely photos provide inspiration for this fresh mix. • Give cupcakes ...

U Street revival heats up in D.C. - Chicago Tribune
Try to peg the character of U Street, the revitalized and once-again trendy corridor in Northwest D.C., and you may have to check your watch. That's because this urban renaissance district has two distinct personalities, as different as night and day ...