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5 Quick Fixes: Clever Camouflage for the Washer/Dryer
Here are some inspiring ways to integrate that new (or old) washer and dryer set—especially useful for those of us who live in small spaces. Above: Colorful barn doors hide the laundry, via House...
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Expert Advice: Editors' Top 10 Cleaning Tips
I'm not sure about you, but the topic of stain removal never enters my consciousness unless there is a crisis at hand. Let's say, nasty red wine spillage, in which case, I typically default to what I...
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A Leisurely Stroll Through the SF Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park
The question that occurred to me the other day, as I was huffing and puffing my way up one of the steep switchback trails that crisscross the mountain in my town, was this: Why must a hike be so...
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Studio Visit with a California Sewing Artisan
Not long ago, we featured California doll maker Jess Brown's Petaluma house; now we take a look at her sunlit studio. When her children were younger, Jess worked next to her kid's giant art table. As...
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Why I Love My Miele Vacuum
Is it a coincidence that my two closest family members—my husband and my mother—are obsessed with the same vacuum? I suppose you could call my mother opinionated. Two winters ago, when she was...
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Schoolhouse Electric's Alabax Light in New Colors
Whether it's installed in the Ace Hotel bath or in the attic bedroom of Tsao & McKown's Rhineback getaway, Schoolhouse Electric's Alabax light features a design with a universal appeal. The...
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The Butcher's Daughter in New York City
Juice bars aren't just for Californians anymore. Thanks to Heather Tierney of the Butcher's Daughter, all of New York is addicted to concoctions of cactus pear, saffron, fennel, and more. After her...
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The Architect Is In: Elizabeth Roberts Adds Value in Brooklyn
This week Elizabeth Roberts, a Brooklyn-based designer and partner at Ensemble Architecture, D.P.C., takes us through her renovation of the top duplex of a Fort Greene townhouse. She is available for...
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Current Obsessions: The Renovistas
With spring cleaning behind us (well, almost), we're turning our attention to sprucing up our interiors. Christine has been weaning herself off her all white interiors (check out her new Color Wheel),...
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Manor House Stables, A Champion's Home Reborn
On April 25th, 1946, a postwar crowd gathered on a lovely spring day to cheer on "Lovely Cottage" as he galloped across the finish line at UK's Grand National. It was a day of triumph for Manor House...
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When You Remodel
The day we finally moved into our remodeled house—after the city inspector had tromped through with a picky checklist and the contractors had hauled away their debris mountain and the plumber had been...
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Summery Nautical Accents from Williams-Sonoma Home
Trends in home decor may come and go, but one classic style has staying power: nautical chic, which evokes summer days lolling on the beach. The new spring 2013 collection from Williams-Sonoma Home...
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Chevron and Herringbone: Spot the Difference
We love our readers. Not only are they often smarter and more knowledgeable than us, they also have no qualms in letting us know when we're wrong—always pushing us to be at the top of our game. Like...
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$1,000 Giveaway from Chairish
It's a question that's often perplexed us: What to do with furniture and home decor that we no longer need? We're not keen on huge commission fees or shipping furniture across the country (or...
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Industrial Chic in Paris: Septime Restaurant
When chef Bertrand Grébaut opened his restaurant, Septime, in a remote corner of the 11th arrondissement, he told the New York Times: "I wanted to liberate good French food from expensive hotel dining...
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Travels with an Editor: Where Should I Go in Paris?
Over the years, we've shared our travel insights from our various forays around the globe. Now we're thrilled to bring you our first Travels with an Editor series, starting with my upcoming trip to...
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Steal This Look: A Bath Inspired by Hermes
French designer Marianne Evennou is all about color clashes, the kind that work in an unexpectedly harmonious fashion. Her latest project is an artists' home in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, an...
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World's Most Beautiful Shower Drain
We're always on the lookout for functional yet design-worthy hardware for the bath, so naturally we were intrigued to learn that Australian designer Marc Newson had turned his attention to the humble...
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Brass Reincarnated: Custom Lighting by Doug Newton for Nightwood
When we think of reclaimed furniture, Nadia Yaron and Myriah Scruggs of Nightwood immediately come to mind. The pair collects what they call "lost furniture" in the Brooklyn area and reconstruct pieces...
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5 Favorites: Vintage Marble Sinks in the Bath
There's nothing like a vintage marble sink to up the ante in your daily ablutions. Here are five current favorites. Above: In New York-based designer Tom Givone's Floating Farmhouse, a vintage marble...
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