Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.
Read MoreSpruce Up Your Coffee Table
Homemade Ciabatta Bread
in Food Break
Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Read MoreThree-Color Palette
in Living Rooms
When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.
Read MoreShelves over Cabinets
in Kitchens
If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!
Read MoreBisecting Your Loft
in Lofts
Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.
Read MoreMidnight & Suflowers
in Bedrooms
Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.
Read MoreOpen Kitchen-Dining Combo
The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.
Read MoreAlignment
in Styling
Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.
Read MoreChairs for the Foyer
For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.
Read MoreEvolved Daybed
Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.
Read MoreThe Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe
Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”
Read MoreUtilitarian Centerpieces
in Kitchens
You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal
Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.
Read MoreLuxury Deck Furniture
When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.
Read MoreThe Summer Home of Ada Basque
in Bedrooms
Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.
Read MoreRoom to Work
A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.
Read MoreModernizing the Tudor Cottage
in Living Rooms
Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.
Read MoreTropics
in Crafts
From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.
Read MoreBlackberry Vanilla Cake
in Food Break
Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.
Read MoreCoffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke
in Interviews
You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.
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