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farmers market fall kitchen with pumpkins and sunflower bouquet

A Farmers Market Fall

November 17, 2023
WRITTEN by AUTUMN KRAUSE

The world dies a beautiful death every fall, heralded by blustery days and cool nights, fiery leaves and sunsets that are even more fiery. Everything turns inward, making us want to draw close to crackling fires and books perfumed with old paper and leather. This is exactly the time to head to your local farmers markets to shop for the fall bounty that’s unique to your area and is raised by local growers.

A Colorful Historic Home in Nashville

November 10, 2023
WRITTEN by MERYL SCHOENBAUM
PHOTOGRAPHED by LESLIE BROWN
STYLED by LAUREN ELDER

Nashville, Tennessee, is a kaleidoscope of color, country and character, so it’s fitting that Daniel and Stacy Clayton would want their historic home in this lively city to reflect its unique charm, as well as their personal passions.

wide angle view of kitchen with chandelier and tiled backsplash in maximum style California home

Maximum Style Cottage

November 7, 2023
WRITTEN by AUTUMN KRAUSE
PHOTOGRAPHED by BRET GUM

The maximum style cottage was not always so stylish. When Mitch and Trenna Berry purchased their 1965 home 30 years ago in Yorba Linda, California, it was the worst house in the best neighborhood. It sat on a dreamy street among custom houses. However, in the proverbial competition to “keep up with the Joneses,” it was dead last.

white cabinetry and built in shelves for wine storage

Home Beverage Centers That Make a Splash

October 31, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a place in your home where your favorite beverages were always waiting for you and you could sit back and admire its craftsmanship and design? If this concept whets your appetite, consider the latest interior design trend: beverage centers.

Custom bathroom featuring white beadboard.

Beadboard: How to Preserve the Unique Woodwork of Your Bungalow

June 2, 2023
Written by Michael Logan

The beginning of beadboard can be traced to the Victorian period, about 1880 or earlier. I have been recently restoring an 1862 house and, sure enough, a couple of original…

A couple plays with two small children with a tent in a playroom.

Lori Beds: Real Wood, Real Sustainability, Real Functionality

December 21, 2022
Written by Anya Murphy
Photographs by Lori Beds

Sponsored Content Lori Beds are the ideal solution for when you need space and comfort all in one compact,high-quality package. Sustainable, Functional, and Safe Lori Beds are changing the game…

3 Essential Tips for Staying on Budget for your Renovation

July 5, 2021
Written by Jolene Nolte

Renovations can be pricy and having a budget is essential. However, it can be difficult to stick to this budget once you start brainstorming ideas for your home, especially when…

3 Tips to Identifying Your Priorities

July 5, 2021
Written by Jolene Nolte
Photography by Gabe Bridger

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of a historic home, or any fixer-upper, once you have the keys, what comes next? Renovating is a process, but the Bridgers have got…

combination office laundry room

FORM + FUNCTION: Laundry Room

March 18, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES
Photography by ERIN COMERFORD

The laundry room, mudroom and home office carry a lot of weight in the average household. Not only do they play an essential role for most families; they probably don’t…

a built-in bench into her foyer to create a stylish but functional mudroom space.

FORM + FUNCTION: Mudroom

February 6, 2020
Written by JICKIE TORRES
Photography by ERIN COMERFORD

The laundry room, mudroom and home office carry a lot of weight in the average household. Not only do they play an essential role for most families; they probably don’t…

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