Real ways to make life better
Can a magazine change your life? I believe this issue can. Not in an "I-won-the-lottery-and-dropped-30-pounds" sort of way, but in dozens of everyday ways that make life easier, better, or more fun.
Read ArticleGet inspired!
Start your spring refresh with a color palette created by one of our favorite designers. Find a look that suits your decorating style, then get tips to customize the scheme for your taste and decor-- and to incorporate it into your space.
Read ArticleFUSS-FREE FIESTA
Too time-crunched to plan a get-together? Let your fingers do the shopping for this Cinco de Mayo party. Everything but the edibles can be bought online, which makes planning a snap. Olé!
Read ArticleThe new look of green
This modern farmhouse by designer Jill Sharp Brinson is a stunning example of how to reduce, reuse, and recycle stylishly, both in ways you can see and in ways you can't.
Read ArticleEggshell Blues
Refresh your nest with tranquil, nurturing hues inspired by some of Mother Nature's favorites.
Read Article50 make-life-better innovations
Expect more from the products featured here: more time saved, more problems solved, and more interesting ways to enjoy downtime. To compile this guide, we tapped a team of innovation experts-- Brit Morin of the stylish living site Brit + Co.; Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy; and Rachel Shechtman, creator of Story, New York's ever-changing pop-up store. Together we hunted down new and noteworthy gadgets, clever devices, and must-see apps, all designed to make your life a little better.
Read ArticleElements of style
Designer and blogger Erin Gates shares her signature look-- tradition with a twist-- and tips to achieve your personal style.
Read ArticleHouse Specialty
Taking cues from the kitchen, this restaurateur created a stylish, hardworking bath in his Austin home-- a winner on the TLC show Four Houses.
Read ArticleSpace Stations
This family didn't need a bigger kitchen, just a smarter one. A fresh take on assigning space made it happen.
Read ArticleUp on the roof
Gorgeous plantings and great design transform the top of a Colorado home into a lush outdoor living area.
Read ArticleA Better Tomato
New varieties deliver the colors and flavors of heirlooms with the dependability and production of modern breeds.
Read ArticleUrban Oasis
Comfort, style, and juicy ripe tomatoes right outside the door. Can a downtown condo have it all? You bet! Here are 10 smart strategies for turning a barren patio into a lush garden spot.
Read ArticleVertical thinking
No need to table your garden plans if space is tight. Make a statement with a wall planter.
Read ArticleQ I'm breaking out, but my teenager's products are too drying for me. What should I be using to keep my skin clear?
Read ArticleOne for the Generations
In this month of Mother's Day and graduations, now's the time for a modern twist on the family tree. Bring your band together with these simple crafts (and one crafty product).
Read ArticleInnovations afloat
Water slides and surfing, whale cams, and even a ropes course-- modern cruises are not your mom's Love Boat. This quick guide makes it easy to find the right trip for your discerning crew.
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