When it comes to home design and decor, the options seem to have dwindled of late. There's the ubiquitous purple and yellow Swedish store and there's a handful of one-size-fits-all megastores, but... When it comes to home design and decor, the options seem to have dwindled of late. There's the ubiquitous purple and yellow Swedish store and there's a handful of one-size-fits-all megastores, but that might not scratch the design itch of the more discerning shopper. Thankfully, there's Ballard Designs, where carefully-curated decor evokes a distinctive European influence that's both refined and warm. What started as a tiny black and white brochure in 1983 has become a gorgeous collection of furniture, bedding, pillows, lighting and wall art. read more