Modernist architecture has the best public relations managers since the name itself evokes notions like “contemporary” or “current,” while brutalism sounds like a metal band struggling to create an adjective. While quite recent, modernism isn’t defined by being “new,” rather, it’s a design philosophy that celebrates experimentation and rejects rules.
Stained glass is having a moment, and these spaces show how to do it right.
Can you get through this post without calling your contractor?
In an earlier post, I went over a list of memory review games that I am planning on using this year with my Foundations class. (CLICK HERE if you would like to read that post.) In this post, I am s…
Quirky technicolour homes are now a common sight in the sprawling city of El Alta in east Bolivia. 'New wealth' residents invest their money in 'Cholets', a design of home created by a former bricklayer.
New Mexico is again becoming a haven for creatives, including LA fashion designer Raquel Allegra, who bought a home in Taos that she rents on Airbnb.
A rich, warming beef casserole recipe that's good to prepare ahead or freeze
The media outbreak for architect Elisabetta Andreoli and artist Ligia D'Andrea’s book "Andean Architecture of Bolivia", which focuses on the work...
These places possess such incredible and unusual colors it’s hard to believe they exist.
After a two-year renovation, Kelmscott Manor, which designer and poet William Morris called “heaven on earth,” has been faithfully restored
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” Psalms 119:10 Is there a time of year that you most enjoy being in your kitchen? For me, that time of the ye…
Nancy Meyers interiors are stunning, storied & layered. But what makes her style aesthetic unique? Here's how to get the look with 12 steps.
Peter Zimmerman Architects renovated this Tudor-style home built in 1907 and was the owner's childhood home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Each room looks like a museum...
This beautiful Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin is as beautiful as it is tasty. Sweet Potatoes, beets, and parsnips with cream and garlic baked to perfection. We love this side dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving.
What do you first notice when meeting someone new? The answer is different for everyone. While some may be great body language readers, others may find more importance in the conversation they have when first meeting someone. But when it comes down…
Our 1930s house renovation was a learning experience like no other. If you’re new to a renovation, hopefully some of these experiences will help you make your project run more smoothly.
The Green Acres syndrome. Or why a woman would leave New York City for Waxahachie.
No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.
21 of 33 items from Zero.3 Glam by Panaria. Portfolio of interiors. Prices and online calculation of shipping expenses and lead time to the USA
Have you been hearing the term "cottagecore" popping up more and more in design circles? Let's talk about some of what is included in this new-to-most style! *Feature Photo Credit to Brambly Cottage Ashbury Wallpaper. * I first mentioned cottagecore in my Interior Design Trends for 2021 Blog Post from a few weeks ago and
Above is an adaptation of the simple staircase railing design. This is much better with the doors/transoms. However, I am underwhelmed by...
This garlicky, creamy chicken dish originally hails from the village of Shkmeri in the Racha region of northwestern Georgia but can be found on restaurant menus throughout the country. Requiring only a handful of ingredients, this delicious dish is refreshingly simple to make.
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A look back at your favorite images from our Pinterest page, including Nate Berkus’ New York home, a colorful gym, and more
No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.
These beautiful home libraries are magical and inviting. Daring you to take on the adventures that lie within the pages of a new book.
This authentically restored elegant Queen Anne Victorian mansion is one of five notable homes to join the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s annual tour to benefit the orchestra on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Photo by J....
Nearly four decades after creating a still-astounding, statement-making home in Santa Monica, legendary architect Frank Gehry builds a new dream house
Get to know Maison de la Luz: a modern-classic hotel in the Arts Warehouse district of New Orleans, Louisiana.
La Paz, the historic de-facto capital of Bolivia, is widely renowned for its incredible setting, colonial architectur...
For Tia Elders, life is about taking the road less traveled, and life at home is about taking risks
Helma Bongenaar is a collector of the pre-loved: silk scarves, mix-and-match French coffee bowls, hand mirrors, ceramic spoons. "Collecting is in my genes,
Blurring the lines between house and garden was a priority for the owners of this east London terrace, so the architects designed glass apertures and an internal courtyard to create an expansive feel, and used a mix of timbers that marry beautifully with the outside space
These places possess such incredible and unusual colors it’s hard to believe they exist.