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When Cathy Zaeske was planning the screened porch of her dreams, a swinging daybed was a big part of it. "The inspiration for the swing came... more »
by Becky Harris
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Life partners Joseph Rogers and Felix Lopez have lived in their tidy and well-appointed Dallas studio for four years. While short on space, their home is a vibrant expression of their relationship. However, it hasn't always been that way. The two admit... more »
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For a fast, easy and dramatic makeover, consider replacing your kitchen sink for a copper one. Hand formed, a copper sink will add character with its color, shape and ever-changing patina. It's known for its sanitary benefits (bacteria can survive on... more »
by Rachel Grace
Before starting construction of their house, this husband-and-wife artist team decided they wanted a studio first. Mark and Kelli McDowell both needed space to work — he, on... more »
When we sit down to craft, we engage in the same kind of process as when we design our interiors. We consider form, we're intimately connected to our materials and we do it because it grounds us in our sense of place.
Crafting has always been... more »
Sarah Bagner loves a good story, and she thinks our walls make the perfect storytelling platform. In her new book, Wonder Walls (October 2012), the stylist,... more »
by Cathy Lara
Wanting to make a change from working as a set designer in the film industry, Janaki Larsen and her family purchased a corner building nestled in a quiet residential area of East Vancouver. After two years of patient work, the family, including sister... more »
I have known people who are Sunday comics fanatics. Not a Sunday goes by for these folks without the morning ritual of coffee, comic strips and crossword puzzles. It's a routine that many people have enjoyed for years.
It's no surprise that... more »
Inspired by memories of childhood homes, Enid and Jim Brock built their house from scratch on a carefully chosen plot with an ocean view in Santa Cruz, California. "I wanted every room to be cozy, with a sunny corner where you could sit with a book, or... more »
Donna and Chris Allen's home in a beachside pocket of Sydney is a lesson in compromise. "We had architect-designed plans approved to knock down the existing house and rebuild a new, ecofriendly home from scratch, but the economy put our plans on the back... more »
Eric and Mimi Kauffman's 1912 cottage in Oregon is a bold reflection of their zest for life, cuisine and comfort. Bright colors and a verdant garden invite those strolling by to linger and enjoy the wonderful aroma from the kitchen window.
The... more »
When jewelry designer Kate Mesta and publicist-designer Sondra Piorek first saw this 1970s house in Laguna Beach, California, it was a dilapidated mess. It sat on the market for months before Piorek and Mesta saw it... more »
Erin Souder's farmhouse was built by her husband's great-great-grandfather in 1873, so when the couple moved in five years ago, she knew that they were in for a few tricky renovations and decorative... more »
by Cathy Lara
A chandelier hangs amidst a grove of ficus trees in architect Carolina Katz's house. The trees were part of the home's original design by Fernando Castillo Velasco, a well-known... more »
Modeled after the Paris Opera House, outfitted with 1940s office doors and brimming with architectural history — The Wilson building is full of elegant contradictions. Photographer and designer... more »
