August 2012

Sugar cone or cake cone?

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ENDLESS SUMMER

Keep the season going strong with some music and me time.

Words to lounge by

Whether you're actually at the beach or just in your backyard wishing you were, these summer reads will transport you.

Pulp friction

Squeeze the most out of summer with these clever and colorful citrus juicers. Your drinks will thank you.

Sips at Sundown

Before summer slips away, call your friends and neighbors over for a porch party. A DIY mojito station stirs things into action.

Surf's Up

Easy does it at this Gulf Coast cottage, where comfy furnishings and sea-inspired colors encourage hanging loose after hanging ten.

Sunflower Yellows

Late summer gives us long days and gardens brimming with fresh-faced booms. Here's how to translate their colors to the indoors.

Magnificent Double Flowered Quince

Elaine to the Rescue!

That was designer Elaine Griffin's question about this do-one-thing den. She gave it surprise extra function as a guest bedroom. "The combo works, in part, because at the end of the day the room is a gathering space for family-- whether it's for a couple of hours to watch TV or a couple of days when the grandparents need a place to sleep," she says. To gain functionality, Elaine assigned specific areas for lounging, a media center, and more. She then added oodles of style (and stylish storage), plus high-tech gadgets to keep everyone connected.

Young at Heart

A lively palette and convenient features lend youthful spirit to a traditional Victorian kitchen.

Sweet Retreat

Enjoy summer afternoons in a dreamy garden escape built on a budget with repurposed materials.

Splashy Finishes

Hold on

Drop spot

Cottage refresh

Perfect Harmony

Careful pairing of plant colors results in a beautiful garden composition.

Made for the Shade

Tough and beautiful, easy-care hostas anchor the perennial shade garden.

The Herb Hunter

A groundbreaking gardener searches the world to bring fresh flavors to American soil-- and kitchens.

Harvest Days

Just Peachy

Get the most out of the season's stone fruit bounty. Here are three unexpected ways to savor the fuzzy gems of summer.

Flip and sip

Cucumber-melon soup

Pickle a veggie, any veggie

Downtime

85%

Looking good

Tot chef

Class Action

As the kids enjoy their remaining time off, you can avoid back-to-school madness by mobilizing now. Here, our Facebook fans share a peek at their late-summer checklists.

In the Thrill of the Night

It's warm. There's no school tomorrow. Sounds like the perfect time for a little outdoor fun. Make the most of an August evening with these kid-friendly projects, games, and activities.

I Did It!