Just published last week is Nonna’s House by Jody Scaravella. At Jody’s restaurant on Staten Island, Enoteca Maria, the chefs are ten Italian-American grandmothers who rotate nightly in the Enoteca, preparing whatever intriegues them that day. This book is a collection of recipes of their best recipes, all inspired, all authentic. Some of the grandmothers […]

I'm not sure I have ever been as excited to get something in the mail as I was this rug. My friends at Unique Rug Store offered me the opportunity for another rug, and I already knew what I wanted -- a "rose" kilim or Karabakh kilim. I knew what I wanted because I obsess over the rugs they offer and spend an insane amount of time virtually shopping the site:-)

Thinking about the Charles and Ray Eames House

Om te laten zien wat je allemaal zou kunnen maken met bierdoppen/kroonkurken als basis, heb ik nog een paar knutsels gemaakt. Met wat houtjes, kralen, ijzerdraad of groen, zijn er leuke dingen te maken.

I could have used these today while heading out to the farm market for my corn! (from www.wellywarehouse) Feels like fall here today. We are finally getting a much needed rain. It’s been gl…

There's no question that the world of Harry Potter is a sparkly magical wonderland where all one need worry about is not getting eaten by a Dementor (but how bad could that be, really?). But have you ever thought about the real-life wizardry that…

See the featured quilts and web-exclusive color options and projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting June 2018 issue.

A blackened-timber pergola extends from the modern barn that architect Greg Scott designed for Jody and Deirdre Aufrichtig in the Elgin Valley, an apple- and grape-growing region near Cape Town.

The Details of Peoples Lives

This Country house plan features a front covered porch where dreams are made; measuring approximately 56’ in width and 10’ deep, it is the perfect space to relax, enjoy the sunset with a favorite mug of coffee or greet your family and guests. Highlighting this perfect porch are outstanding window views spanning the front of the home’s exterior, a centrally located front door and an overhead gable for aesthetic balance and symmetry. There is a rear covered porch as well where relaxing and/or hosting cook-outs or family fun time will be enjoyable and fun for all! Both porches feature simple beams and walk-ups for access before providing entry points into the home. Board and batten along with the side loading garage are great features and help keep the lines clean and simple for this Country house plan. The interior floor plan is decidedly simple as well yet, completes the feel of the home beautifully. There are approximately 1,611 square feet of living space comprised of three bedroom and two baths on the slab foundation. As is the case for most of our homes, choices can be made for alternate foundations if additional space is needed. This plan offers a split bedroom layout along with open living and dining spaces for privacy and entertaining. The great room features a ventless gas fireplace and there is a snack bar providing separation from the great room and kitchen/dining area. Two bedrooms are situated on one side of the home; both with identical floor space, matching closet space and window views. A shared hall bath is flanked by two exterior linen closets and the bath, itself, features a large vanity, toilet space and a tub/shower combination. The owner’s suite is located on the opposite side of the home and features a spacious bedroom, an attached walk-in closet and an en suite bath elegantly appointed with a custom shower, a corner jetted tub, dual vanities, and a compartmentalized toilet room. This is a great plan for young couples, busy professionals, or empty nesters.

When a Bethesda family with three children hired Barnes Vanze Architects to build a house, an effective mudroom was one of its key components. Calling it the home’s “nerve center”—it had to store mail, coats, bookbags, sports equipment, and...

Here's a look at 20 inspirational tubs:

Completed in 2008 in Kilmore, Australia. Images by Derek Swalwell. Kilmore Residence is one of the first completed modular housing projects by Intermode. The modular house system was conceived to create a simple...

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See how a modern extension revitalised an original Perth Federation-era cottage, bringing an abundance of light to the spacious interior.

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Image 9 of 14 from gallery of Clancy's Fish Bar City Beach / Paul Burnham Architect. Photograph by Jody D'Arcy

Really, it was my sister's doll. I kept stealing it from her when I was a kid, because I didn't have any Barbie dolls. She's a bit shorter than Barbie - in fact, her body is the same size as Blythe. My Blythes can wear her clothes. She looks a bit odd in Blythe clothes to me though - she's got linebacker shoulders - does not look good in sleeveless tops!