Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's '60s Bedroom Was a Masterclass in Charming, Romantic Design – 65 Years Later, the Style is Trending Again

These romantic details are especially suited to the bedroom, where they create a cozy energy in the most intimate of spaces – and design-savvy individuals have been using them to whimsify their homes for generations. For…

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Need More Seating Without Adding More Bulky Furniture? These New $60 IKEA Stools Do Double Duty

Only the best, most practical pieces are worthy of a spot in my home, and if they don't serve more than one purpose, then I don't want them. Because of my extreme pickiness and my desire for multipurpose pieces, I tend…

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7 Shrubs That Look After Themselves In Late Summer – So You Can Sit Back and Enjoy Your Garden

And easy-going shrubs that look after themselves in late summer are exactly what we all need when the weather's there to be appreciated. So pull up a recliner and let's go through a handful of my favorites. All will…

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Gray Kitchens Aren’t Going Anywhere – Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter Makes Them Feel Timeless Again

Even if you are choosing a neutral scheme, the options are still endless. Some whites feel too crisp, others too yellow, and certain shades of gray feel cold and uninviting. When decision fatigue sets in, turning to…

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This Drought-Tolerant Perennial Is Replacing Thirsty Bedding Plants in American Gardens – It Flowers Through Heatwaves and Pollinators Love It

Rather than replacing tired annual bedding plants every few months and relying on frequent irrigation to keep them looking fresh, many are choosing plants that can deliver months of flowers while using significantly less…

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I Tried Caraway's Non-Toxic Bakeware Set, And It Makes Home Baking Feel Almost Effortless – It's The Low-Stick Upgrade for More Mindful Bakers

The complete set covers everything you need, from cakes and muffins to cookies and traybakes, all wrapped up in cheerful colors and finished with a ceramic coating designed to avoid PFAS. They’re not quite perfect…

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What Your Blueberries Need Right Now – 4 Ways to Keep the Harvests Coming This August

August is a key time in the blueberry season, and a few important jobs will keep your plants healthy and preserve your harvests. When you grow blueberries, August is prime picking season, so get out and harvest…

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Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards

An analysis of a large sample of domestic lets on the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and the Sandringham estate found that one in five have Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of F or G. EPCs are documents…

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Dakota Johnson’s Poolside Relies on an Endless Row of Terracotta Pots – It’s an Unorthodox Lesson in High-Density Planting

Along the curved wall that frames her lap pool, dozens of terracotta planters sit in a near-continuous row, creating an unconventional container garden idea that feels so architectural and calming, despite its excess.…

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My So-Connecticut Life: A Design-Lover's Guide to the Litchfield Hills

Exploring architecture, colors, and culture can create new points of view and references that you wouldn't otherwise find. And, while I can see how a trip to Marrakech or Milan would do a lot to open up one's aesthetic…

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