My Coffee Table Needs a Tiny Portable Lamp for Fall – and Lulu and Georgia’s Mini $98 Light Is Less Than 5 Inches Wide

This fall, I’d prefer not to negotiate space with my tea while I work on my laptop. (Or worse, turn on the big light just to reclaim enough counter space to make dinner.) So, I'm downsizing. To the Takada : Lulu and…

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Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2016 Kensington Palace Palette Is a Triumph of Old-Money Style – It Proves Why 'Imperfect' Contrast Always Looks More Expensive

However, the best neutral spaces are anything but. Rather than treating beige as a default, the more interesting approach is to use a restrained palette as a foundation and then build contrast through texture and…

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What to Do With Your Peace Lily in August for a Fuller, Healthier, Better Blooming Plant

Temperatures are high, air conditioning is running, and intense summer sunlight can quickly change conditions indoors. For peace lilies, that can mean drooping leaves, brown tips, and faded flowers. Fortunately…

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I Tried the OXO Ceramic Professional Non-Stick Fry Pans – This Is What Truly Non-Stick Should Feel Like

Having tested the OXO Ceramic Professional Non-Stick Fry Pans out in my kitchen, I can safely say that the non-stick coating is unmatched, making everything from weeknight cooking to slow Sunday breakfasts effortless.…

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3 Simple Things to Do in August to Give Your Container Garden a Late-Summer Lift

Understandably so, as restricted space, summer heat, and inconsistent moisture take their toll. It can be quick and easy to revitalize them, as a little makeover and TLC can keep them performing late into the season.…

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This Tiny Lot Became a Dream Family Home That Ticked Every Box on the Wish List – Without Feeling Cramped

This family had spent two decades in their much-loved neighborhood, but their original 1,700-square-foot, three-bedroom home was no longer quite up to the job. With grown children and grandchildren to accommodate, they…

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Feng Shui experts say this is the best place to put a scented candle to bring positive energy into your space – plus, the best scents for a harmonious home

But what I hadn’t realised is that, according to the principles of Feng Shui, where you position your candles in the home is important and can affect the energy of your space. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice…

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5 Comforting English Cottage Colors Designers Are Suddenly Using Again

As appreciation for all things characterful continues to reign supreme in the interior design world, vintage paint colors that evoke nostalgia and charm are being embraced once again. From soothing muted greens and duck…

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Yes, I know it’s only August, but M&S just released its cult foodhall-inspired Christmas decorations – and people are already going crazy for the cookies

Every year, these foodie decorations are an instant sellout success as soon as the M&S Christmas shop opens – but this year, the retailer is going live even earlier with a quiet drop of these iconic designs even ahead of…

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Joanna and Chip Gaines’ Porch Solves Fall's Short-Lived Decor Dilemma – It Sets a New Standard for Perennial Outdoor Luxury

After the pumpkins come down, front porches can quickly feel caught between seasons. Traditional outdoor fall decor ideas can suddenly seem too Halloween-focused, while stripping everything back can leave a porch looking…

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