September 2015

All good things evolve

HARDY HYDRANGEA

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Our picks from bhg.com

Switch it up

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Rosy gold

Meet the Patels

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Style books

WHO KNEW?

DISHING UP STYLE

ON LOCATION oaktown

Long overshadowed by its Bay Area neighbors, Oakland is an underdog incubator of cool.

Fireside cocktails

When Erin Gleeson entertains, there's no question where the party will be. Her back deck is everyone's happy place. By a warming fire pit with a hot drink in hand, you'll find it's slip-into-fall perfection.

10 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT vintage treasure

Flea markets, antiques shops, eBay, Craigslist-- designer Kishani Perera prowls them all for one-of-a-kind finds to use in her LA bungalow.

Signature STYLE

What do a stylist, an artist, and a fashion designer have in common? Impeccable taste! Meet three trendsetters who find beauty at work, at home, at play-- in every facet of their lives.

Natural fit

Designer Patrick Mele wakes up rich earthy browns with dazzling leafy greens.

Down to earth

She plays a political gladiator on Scandal, but there's nothing scandalous about the way Darby Stanchfield spends her off-set hours. You'll find her gardening around her LA home and loving every minute of it.

1-2-3 punch

That's three fabrics, chosen by the pattern gurus at design firm Tilton Fenwick to transform an old chaise into a total knockout.

Queen of clean

BROOKE'S NEW LOOK

The original supermodel, who also happens to be an actress, author, wife, and mother, Brooke Shields turns heads with the colorful, comfy family home she decorated too percent herself.

Blue & White REMIX

From his new book, MODERN MIX: Eddie Ross, BHG's resident stylemaker, shows how classic blue-and-white china can star in two distinctly different yet equally stunning table settings.

Old School new ideas

When he couldn't find quality light fixtures for the old homes he restored, Brian Faherty started making them-- turning his need into a company that's bringing back iconic designs. Step inside the home of the Shoolhouse Electric founder to see what other flashes of inspiration drive him.

Upper hand

First aid checklist

Health showdown

Packs with purpose

Main squeeze

Tone at home

Train for a 5K

Back to school MEDIA MATTERS

Kids are more plugged in than ever, and that can be a good thing. Follow our expert-led road map to help everyone navigate screen time safely.

Back to school SMART STUFF These new school supplies and gear are crazy useful and super cute

These new school supplies and gear are crazy useful and super cute.

Light idea

Kids' room decor gets a whole lot brighter with simple cupcake liners.

I did it!