WHEN SPARKS FLY

WEST COAST LIFE IS REKINDLED AS ONE HOME'S ASHES GIVE RISE TO A NEW RESIDENCE WITH SEAMLESS SERENITY

VIVA LA FIESTA

Long live the party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where the mountains meet the desert, the desert meets the sea, and the fun never ends

FEEDING THE SOUL

A Minnesota kitchen remodeled to embrace Scandinavian simplicity nourishes a wellness coach and her family

Q&A with Lori Weitzner

This product designer's work with textiles, tile, stone, and tiebacks is technical and tantalizing.

RED WHITE & VIEW

IT'S A RUSH TO SUMMER FOR ONE COUPLE WHO TURNED TO AN INIMITABLE DESIGN DUO FOR THEIR ALL-AMERICAN SHORELINE SANCTUARY

I Am Traditional

Leanne Morgan Comedian, actress, and author currently promoting her sold-out stand-up tour Just Getting Started.

Island Idyll

A NEW HOME ON THE ATLANTIC COAST PAYS RESPECT TO THE PAST WITH THE PERMANENCE TO CARRY ON

HOME TO STAY

A CALIFORNIA COUPLE MAKE WAVES WITH COASTAL STYLE THAT PUSHES THEM TO STAY PUT

FUN HOUSE

AN ORLANDO-AREA HOME IS THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH - AND THERE'S NO ADMISSION FEE

HOST RELAX INDULGE

THESE APPLIANCES, FIXTURES, AND ACCESSORIES SIMPLIFY ENTERTAINING, INSPIRE UNWINDING, AND OFFER SOMETHING EXTRA

Oldies but Goodies

My home has crooked floors, drafty windows, antique dishes, and a bed that doesn't even fit a standard mattress. I wouldn't have it any other way.

WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR

A science-based look at why your home is never cleaner than when you're on deadline. Plus, how to break the habit.

RULES OF THE DOG PARK

It's all fun and games-as long as you plan your visit correctly and everybody plays nice.

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

The Cemetery of Untold Stories, the latest by literary legend Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies), centers on Alma, a writer living in Vermont who inherits a small plot in the Dominican Republic, her family's homeland.

Outdoor Furniture

Disinvite dirt and grime from cookouts, pool hangs, and patio parties.

THINGS COOKS KNOW - NEVER SWEAT SUPPER AGAIN

Armed with these meal-planning tips, you'll always have an answer to that dreaded 5 o'clock question: \"What's for dinner?\"

What DIY project are you most proud of?

I wanted a little more character in my foyer, so I made stained-glass windows using metal strips, glass paint, and patience. The light splashes color onto the walls each morning and makes me happy.

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

KRISTEN ASKS... My friend works very hard as a teacher. Her husband has a couple of side jobs that don't bring in any real income to support their family. Whenever something goes wrong, like a problem with the car, her husband has his hand out asking for help from friends and family. As a result, they owe me money-but I see them going out to dinner and shopping. How do I ask for my $500 back?

MOTHER GODDESSES

The \"divine female\" has taken many forms across time and cultures.

Is It OK to Use Soap on a Cast-Iron Skillet?

Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.

DIY IDEAS - GET IT DONE!

All those amazing projects you've been saving on Instagram and Pinterest? It's time to start crossing them off your list! We rounded up some popular home and life improvements, with how-tos from the people who, y'know, got them done!

GRAY ZONE

In a new exhibition at its TriBeCa showroom, Brooklyn's Egg Collective pays homage to a design icon.

DOING LONG DISTANCE

With her clients on the opposite coast, designer Ashley Lavonne Walker steers a masterful renovation of a landmark house in Los Angeles.

BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL

Designers are taking ceiling decor to new heights, with creative treatments that range from elevated to over-the-top.

THEY ASKED FOR DRAMA

Designer Sarah Dray oversees a sparkling transformation of a classic French city apartment.

EURO VISION

The head of one of the design industry's most prestigious brand portfolios makes a cozy nest in Milan.

CONSPIRING WITH NATURE

A retreat into gardening reminds one writer of her place in the world.

LOVE AT FIRST LIKE

A design-savvy couple finds their footing in a Hollywood hillside bungalow.

COMPOUND INTEREST

For an exceptional family home on Long Island, designer Sandra Weingort thinks inside the box.

The Story Continues

Armed with ambition and a strong point of view, Studio Dorion revisits a historic Brooklyn brownstone.