MAKE IT MOD For those who can't afford an original mid-century home, the L.A.-based architecture firm of Marmol Radziner has created a line of solar-powered prefab houses. Built in the firm's factory, each module is shipped fully constructed. A one-bedroom Desert House, above, is $215,000.
BRINGING BAMBOO HOME Fast-growing, sustainable bamboo is the material of the moment in the home-furnishings market. Crate & Barrel introduced its Bento line of bamboo furniture with a slightly Asian feel, left, this month.
FASHION PLATES Fine china looks a lot like apparel now that Missoni, Kate Spade and Vera Wang are turning out their own...