September 2013

Go behind the scenes with our stylemakers

Style wise

Confident Style

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THE STYLE MAVEN Hilary Rushford spent many years living her dream, performing in musical theater in New York City, before launching her style blog Dean Street Society two years ago. Her friends were in awww of her chic yet affordable wardrobe and encouraged her to start a blog for everyday women who want to add a touch of style without spending a fortune.

SOUP, SALAD STYLE!

Elevate one super easy combo (two big-batch dishes and you're done!) to chic gathering status with a few tricks from stylist and cookbook author Annette Joseph.

Moore is more

Giving spree

Prep school

Big lender

840 lbs

All That Glitters

Pretty Easy

Looking chic has never been simpler, thanks to technology that puts shopping and accessorizing at your fingertips.

ASHEVILLE, NC

Must be that Blue Ridge Mountain air. A busy blend of scenes, this is where trends go to get even cooler.

Oh, joy!

With a wildly popular blog and product lines, a growing daughter, and a home that truly fits her lifestyle, Joy Cho has found her happy place.

The Spark Behind the Style

Wouldn't you love a peek at a top designer's inspiration board? Here are three! For these visionaries, style is not just about making life prettier, it's about making it fuller. How do they express themselves? Who influences them? Find out, and let their answers and insight inspire ideas for your home.

Amethyst

Mine the depths of these multifaceted hues to add brilliance and beauty to your rooms. They sparkle as gemlike accents or whole-house schemes.

Bright Spots

Switch to a table lamp that speaks to your style. The best ones have the power to update and energize a room, day or night. Here, we turn the spotlight on a few of our faves.

Soothe Operator

Million Dollar Decorators star Nathan Turner brings his high-end look down to earth in this bedroom. It's full of calming colors, touch-me textures, and multiple locations for lounging.

40 Style Secrets

Psst... our favorite stylists and designers share their top palette picks, decorating tips, and latest passions to make your home more stylish.

Rustic revival

After making cleaning tools cool with Alice Supply Company, cofounder Raili Clasen has trained her modern-but-vintage aesthetic on interiors. Just look what she did with her own ranch house!

Flea Market Fresh

Vintage finds gain new life in the hands of one of BHG's own stylemakers, Eddie Ross.

Warm Reception

Wood paneling on this fireplace wall had worn out its welcome in an otherwise charming living room. In its place came a combo with staying power: sleek ceramic tile, a rustic wood mantel, and crisp white built-ins. Hello, fabulous facelift!

Office Space

Blogger and graphic designer Emily Lex's home office has it all: great looks, tons of storage, and serious personality.

Fashioning a garden

Fashion executive Michael Leva proves that the fabric of an unforgettable garden party is the right mix of style and simplicity.

Small World

Greenery, seating, and even a pond turn this tiny urban patio into a whole new environment.

Fall for Grasses

Autumn is a great time to shop for ornamental grasses. Make the most of them with these tips.

Hydrangea Everlasting Revolution

PAVE A NEW WAY

Permeable pavers lead the field in eco-friendly options for patios, paths, and driveways. Available in a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes, pervious surfaces offer multiple benefits.

3 DIY projects

What we're loving

Mix last night's chicken with lemon juice and a bit of mayo. Toss with tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, and mint, and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.

HAPPY DAYS

Stop the morning madness

Once summer is over, it can be hard to adjust to the rush-rush of the weekday routine. Mary Alvord, Ph.D., a clinical child psychologist in Maryland, helps you deal with three common a.m. challenges:

Help Fido find home

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The generation gap

Snack smart

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The Fourth R: Resilience

Want to raise a smart, confident, capable child? Give him room to take risks, make mistakes, and learn how to bounce back.

Back-to-school finds: Prep for Success

Cute backpack? Check. Cool lunch sack? Check. Latest computer? Got that, too-- plus a lot more. These 25 essentials will see your kids (and you!) through homeroom, sports, study hall, and beyond.

I Did It!