There are various collectors worldwide, to whom, the life and times of Vincent van Gogh has been an inspiration; not only from an investment aspect, but from his paintings and the intensity of the artist that they portray. This inspiration has been created in generations of artists, film-makers and musicians, who have helped to immortalize the charismatic “Vincent”, particularly in Van Gogh reproductions and paintings.

Q: We love our old house (l892) too much to move, even though the way we live is very different from life when the house was built. Over the years, we've made a lot of adjustments, such as adding a family room and a bigger garage. Now we're facing the kitchen, where the breakfast room is separate and a butler's pantry divides it from the kitchen. If we take down the walls and make one large space, what will that do to the overall resale value of the house -- if we ever do decide to move?

When Britney Spears, Katy Perry or Miranda Lambert want to make sure their nails stand out as much as their dresses on the red carpet, they let celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz take their hands and paint her magic on their fingertips.

"Nail art is very hot right now," says Schuetz, who has received numerous beauty industry awards and works with a Los Angeles-based agency using Nailtini and Nails Selection products. "Not only can an inexpensive polish creation brighten our day without breaking the bank, it has also become de rigueur for starlets and musicians to rock attention-getting nails on red carpets and in magazines."

The Dodge Charger is one of the best family sedans of 2012, merging style and function. And it makes the most commanding design statement of all mainstream cars. You know it instantly on the road by its don't-mess-with-me face, the sculpted sides and -- at night -- that circuit of racetrack LED taillights. And for 2012, Charger raises the status bar with an optional eight-speed automatic transmission on V-6 models.

Father may not always know best when it comes to his fashion choices. But this Father's Day you've got a chance to help your dad step up his style game.

"When it comes to style, men have it so easy," says Sherrie Mathieson, fashion expert and author of the Baby Boomer's guide "Forever Cool: How to Achieve Ageless, Youthful and Modern Personal Style." "For one thing, men's fashion trends don't change as often -- or as drastically -- as they do for women," admits Mathieson. However, she does find that many men often "stumble into some of the same fashion pitfalls."

Q: The staircase in our "new" old (l926) Georgian has a small landing under a big window. There's not enough space for a piece of furniture, but it could use something.

From the entrance hall below, it just looks plain. Mirror? Painting? What?

A: Any -- or even all -- of the above should relieve the plainness. But there are other options, even for a small landing.

In the sweeping, classically beautiful stairwell we show here, a slender demi-lune ("half-moon") table just fits on the landing, where it becomes the focal point of a three-part arrangement: table, vintage gilded mirror and a collection of handsome blue-and-white ware. 

How many couples do we all know who gave up the fun car when the first kid came along?  Been there, leased the subcompact sedan, wanted a Miata.
For those who won't give up the clutch and shifter, there is a 270-hp, four-cylinder Buick Regal GS that makes a sensible and serious alternative to life in the dull lane.

Time to dive in and take the plunge ... into the deep waters of swimwear fashion. For some, it's a murky pool, but there are ways to tread through the shopping experience that most women dread no matter what their size. Here are some tips and trends to get you ready for the summer season ahead:

--First of all, you need to face the facts -- the body-shape facts. You don't have to wait until you get in front of a dressing-room mirror to figure this one out. If there is any sagging or drooping in your midsection, a string bikini is not for you. Opt for a one-piece instead.

Q: We'd like to do over our master bath but in the same footprint. We really can't enlarge the physical space. Maybe you have some ideas on how to update without upsizing?

A: New materials can change the attitude of the room so dramatically you'll forget all about actually enlarging the floor space.
For example, if your old bath is all about ceramic tile and you're into a country/Victorian mood, consider switching to tongue-and-groove wainscoting with a vintage-patterned wallpaper.
Rather go upscale and more contemporary? Look what uber-designer Steve Gambrel does with travertine marble in the elegantly simple bath we show here.

It took me about 90 miles to stop driving the Audi TT RS like a power-crazed teenager. From the first time I started the engine and heard the raucous exhaust, I couldn't resist blipping the throttle. I was on the loose with 360 turbocharged horses and a healthy 343-foot-pounds of torque that mainlines from 1,650 rpm to 5,400 rpm. That's basically from second gear through sixth.

As the red mist lifted, the Audi-ness soaked in. There is almost a delicate refinement to the engineering of accelerator action, steering and gear engagement. Then I apologized to the car for being so greedy in my first days of driving, and it responded by showing me new limits that were in supercar territory.

I drove it like my dad paid for the insurance and tires, but the Toyota Yaris SE wouldn't whimper or whine. I didn't set out to harm the little car, but it had a smirky attitude and wanted to run. So I obliged.

The Yaris SE with manual transmission is a fun car. It's not fun like a Mini Cooper S or a Miata, but for a subcompact hatchback that seats five -- four of them in relative comfort -- it seemed a good deal at $17,340 as-tested, which included floor mats.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is a complete makeover that is slightly larger with more angular and attitudinal styling. It is sold only in three- and five-door hatchback body styles; the sedan will continue only in fleet sales.

Grab your handbag; grab your iPad; grab your flip-flops? Whoa, not so fast. Dressing for the office may be a little more relaxed now than it was in the days of padded shoulders and stiff suits, but it is still important to look polished and put together when it comes to work wear, says Jenny Levin, author of Harper Bazaar's "Great Style: Best Ways to Update Your Look." "Whether you spend your day in front of a computer, in meetings or at luncheons, dressing professionally and appropriately counts," says Levin. "Thankfully, fashion has become more interesting, and there are loads of exciting options out there that will pass muster even in a conservative office environment. So while many of us are restricted by our office dress code, that doesn't have to mean boring and basic."

Q: We found some great old family portraits when we were cleaning out my great aunt's attic and garage. I don't know who they are and don't care but would love to hang them in our living room. This would have to happen over my wife's protests because everything else is pretty contemporary. Any thoughts?

A: I think you should already be reaching for the hammer and picture hangers: nothing adds more personality to a room than personal artworks, especially family portraits.

--- Some reasons why you should consider the LG Lucid as your next smart phone.

The smartphone world is full of competition all centered around convincing you, their phone is the fastest, the slimmest or the most advanced. However, many of these phones fall short in one glaring way or another. Meet the LG Lucid. It is a low cost entry level phone designed to open your eyes to the world of affordable smart phones.

New Converse Store at Garden State Plaza

Converse, a classic American shoe company has re-imagined itself with urban decor and artistic flare at the their new location at Westfield Garden State Plaza. Their first mall store brings a new twist to the Converse brand by letting customers customize their footwear, shirts, and accessories. This new destination is the place for both sneakers heads and artists alike. Don’t miss out on their customer event where you can get 20% off a customization!

April 5- Press day at the Jacob Javits Center is quiet and generally devoid of crowds, so when I say Infiniti really attracted a crowd today, it was really quite noticeable.  

What was more noticeable was the impending count down promising Infiniti's newest and greatest creation.  Imagine this, a zero emission all electric four door sedan, a splash of luxury, and a touch of elegance.  This is what you get with the new LE concept. The excitement was palpable and its unveiling was glamorous.  Videos and more about the LE concept below.

Verizon's Galaxy Nexus

The Galaxy Nexus hit stores late holiday season last year and with Samsung's fierce advertisement campaigns it quickly ascended to the top of the must have list. Word of its beautiful curvacious screen and its cutting edge Android 4.0 software update had not been the topic of conversation since the release of the new iPad. Does the silence from its users mean its truely problem free unlike the iPhone 4? An extended test on the beautiful Nexus answers all these questions and more.

[Q: We're trying to make a nice home office for our son who is moving back home until he can find another job. His father thinks we should move in some of the furniture that's been in storage, like a small sofa and some lamp tables. They're looking a little shabby to me. I don't want our son to feel any worse than he does about having to live with us. Do you have any ideas that don't cost much?

The Hyundai Veloster is a good imitation of a cyber-sportster darting around an edgy video game. It's not as quick as its online avatar, but it is just as three-dimensional. And the young adults Hyundai hopes will buy this inventive three-door coupe can plug in their game console and play in the car -- while it's parked.

Whether this four-seat subcompact becomes an occasional arcade is something to explore, but, for sure, this clever car is the epitome of media connectivity. The standard, 196-watt, six-speaker audio has more kick than the 138-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

Q: We are buying a small house -- just two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms we'll use mainly as our TV room, except when my husband's teenage daughter visits (every other weekend). I'd like ideas on how to make the room serve both needs. Is a sofa bed still our best bet?

A: Sofa beds are a boon and a blessing, but by no means are they the only answer to a space that must do double-duty.
The room we show here features a double daybed piled with pillows and dramatized with a canopy. This daybed is totally comfortable for TV-lounging all week, then it morphs, at night, into a sleeping space fit for a princess.