What makes a house, a home? For many of us, our mother is intrinsically part of the answer. Whether it's the smell of lemon furniture polish when we walk through the door, new curtains in the kitchen for every season, crisp and clean laundry hanging on... more »

Many of us have learned valuable life skills from our mothers. From day one Mom taught us how to take care of ourselves. From feeding us to teaching us how to cook; from cleaning up after us to making us clean on our own; from fixing our broken... more »

Forget to order flowers for that special someone this year? Fret not; Houzz has you covered. Aside from helping to solve your latest design dilemmas, we've come up with some cards to help you... more »

What's with Cupid anyway? And how did he (it's a he, right?) become such a prominent symbol of Valentine's Day recognition? Yeah, yeah, Roman god of desire — we get it. Just tighten that sash, would you? Perhaps even more intriguing: The seminude,... more »

An intimate table set for two is always a special affair. This Valentine's Day, whether you're trying to impress a new romantic interest or refresh a relationship, try adding an unexpected jolt of color to your tablescape. Netherlands designer Sonia van... more »

Chinese superstition apparently says that a snake in the house is good luck. And since February 10, 2013, marks the beginning of the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Snake, why not embrace the scaly reptile with home decor? After all, bendy, curvy and slithering... more »

Spread the love by throwing a Valentine's Day party where kids and adults can get crafty with handmade valentines. From mini mailboxes and munchies to table runners and twine, you'll find everything you need to host your sweet bash! — Elaina from... more »

I began writing this as I still had gifts left to wrap, which makes sense, because in my family we start recycling and cleaning up as we open gifts. (That sounds like a drag, but it's not, I swear!) The recycled Christmas card gift tags, the organized... more »

The Villages, near Orlando, may bill itself as "Florida's friendliest retirement hometown," but it's hardly friendly in terms of personal and architectural expression. Residents are limited to picking one of a... more »

The holiday is here, and you've done whatever decorating you were going to do. Now's the time to sit back and enjoy the day. Join us in the passenger seat on a virtual holiday drive through the extended Houzz neighborhood. more »

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to show off your creative side and get festive by decorating your home. But many cities and towns around the world don't have sprawling front lawns to decorate, including most homes in the Netherlands. I jumped on... more »

Join us this holiday season on a virtual visit to the Gibson House Museum and experience traditional family life in Boston's affluent Back Bay neighborhood at the end of the 19th century. The home was built... more »

Of all the traditional Christmas carols, "The Holly and the Ivy" is perhaps one of the most obscure. While the song dates back to 17th-century England, holly and ivy have been significant since pagan times, when the two plants had spiritual meanings.... more »

Dressed in its holiday finest, the historic DeGolyer Estate in Dallas inspires and cheers winter visitors. Built by California architects Denman Scott and Burton Schutt... more »