March 2012

How would you describe your color personality?

Color confidence

Win Colorful Accessories for Your Home!

BLOOM, BABY

BLOOM, BABY Nothing hails spring quite like a bud-bedecked branch. Cherry blossoms deserve special attention this year--2012 marks the 100-year anniversary of Japan's gift to Washington, D.C., of 3,000 cherry trees.

Ready to roll

Instant getaways

Let the scents, tastes, and sights of other places transport you.

Listen up!

The song you want to hear right now can hit your speakers instantly, and it's easier than ever to discover new artists or share a playlist-- all through online music services. Now that you're all ears, did we mention they're free?

Color collision

You Say It's Your...

Birthdays are not just for kids! Why not throw a great, grown-up party on a friend's special day-- or even on your own? Raise a glass to these ideas.

Flirting with Adventure

A designer embraces her love of color and bold patterns without straying far from classics.

New Classics

We asked three designers how to turn of-the-moment colors into palettes with staying power. Their answer? It's all in the neutral.

Color Wise

A sophisticated pastel palette gives this 1830s home a refreshing new look.

Candy Store Phlox Trio

Elaine to the Rescue!

A sunroom begs the question: Is it an indoor room or an outdoor space? For designer Elaine Griffin, the answer is a little of both. "A sunroom is a magical space," she says. But the magic wasn't happening here. With lively color, eight windows, and two sets of glass doors, the room sounded good on paper. The reality? Minty-green walls clashed with nature, and white window trim made the room look busy and boxy. Elaine's simple solutions streamlined and added functionality.

34 secrets to choosing and using color

Our editors and favorite designers share their tricks for finding color success and avoiding pigment pitfalls.

Bright Bouquet

Cool Shades

For a harmonious color palette in your garden, let nature be your guide.

Spring Thaw

Loosen winter's icy grip with colorful cool-season containers. Then read on for a complete guide to plants that shrug off the chill.

Spring Sprouts

Asparagus awakens during the first warm days each year. The succulent green spears are among the earliest-- and most anticipated-- flavors of springtime. It's a snap to grow and harvest this perennial vegetable. Start with 1-year-old roots, or crowns.

Strawberry yields forever

Space maker

Garden guide

3 early root crops

Roast garlic in 1-2-3

Thrill of the Grill

For one weekend last summer, we turned a Chicago park into the place for great food and music. Now we're ready to do it again.

Exclusive Asparagus Sampler

Blushing Berries

Partners in grime

Beat the clock

Seuss on the loose

Eau de savings

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Draft notice

I Did It!