October 2017

SMALL WORLD

Since I was a kid, fall has given me a thrill of excitement but also a little shiver (winter is coming, after all). It's an exciting time with everyone back in action and plugged in after summer's relaxed, off-the-grid vacation months. I'm not alone. There's something about the shorter days and cooler nights that has inspired the human imagination through the centuries in ways both celebratory and sinister.

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OBSESSED WITH TRIM & TASSELS

We're not embellishing the facts: Tassels, pom-poms, and fringe make almost everything they touch chic. From your earlobes to your toes, your windows to your floors, these flourishes provide pops of color, texture, and bohemian flair.

French flair

All the flavor of a European flea market without the plane fare-- that's the promise of Elsie Green, a Bay Area shop housed in a former warehouse.

COLOR GOURD GREENS

Who says earth tones have to be brown? Plucked from the soil, the greens of a fall harvest become a neutral in their own right. Use one as a base color, and then look to the garden for accents, like the yellows and oranges you'd find on ripening squash.

#BHG FIRSTS MAKING A PROPER BED

Beds in catalogs always look effortlessly stylish. The secret is a mix of layers, patterns, and pillows. Get them right and transform your entire bedroom.

Fall CLEANING

Prepare to enjoy the great indoors with a revamped cleaning routine. Start with a well-stocked caddy, and flip the page for room-by-room tidying tips and a little inspiration from the pros.

Thanks, bro

Pitching in on his brother's new kitchen gave interior designer and author Nate Berkus the chance to test the appliances that bear his mark.

PUNCH LIST

The latest in home improvements: tile that breaks out of the box, vinyl flooring with modern art style, and a better way to hang a towel bar.

HOME, sweet HOME

One imaginative blogger and a crew of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and opened their hearts to give a Long Island family a happy home makeover.

3-D PILLOWS

These modern geometric pillows look sophisticated, but they're DIYable using felt, a few strategic cuts and folds, and basic stitching.

I did it!

i did it! Four kids, two computers, and a caboodle of art supplies call for a decked-out homework station where everything-- and everyone-- has a spot.

The thrill of the [ART] HUNT

Your walls are bare, and the art world is big. Let a few intrepid art-lovers guide your search, introduce you to new sources and artists, and narrow down timeless but on-trend looks. All that's left for you to do is collect, hang, and enjoy.

COLOR crescendo

A stroll through a Connecticut garden that celebrates fall foliage inspires us to investigate a palette of plants that ends the season with a bang.

RUSTIC REVISITED

WHERE TO START WITH A GUY RENOVATION ON A THREE-MONTH TIMELINE? DESIGNER ELIZABETH MORGAN ALBERT TOOK HER CUES FROM THE WORLD OUTSIDE HER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HOME AND BROUGHT IN NATURAL MATERIALS, COLORS, AND TEXTURES.

IN GOOD SPIRITS

The traditional Mexican holiday honoring the dead, Dîa de los Muertos, is finding new life north of the border. No wonder: Its vibrant decorations and seriously delicious foods combine for a celebration that's hard to resist. Learn some of the history behind the traditions, and bring a little passion--and a lot of color--to your next party.

NATURAL WONDERS

IN A MODERN TAKE ON THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, SOME OF THE HOUSEPLANT WORLD'S WEIRDEST SPECIMENS COME TOGETHER IN DISPLAYS THAT TRICK THE EYE AND DELIGHT THE SENSES.

GETTING SHARP

Home cooks may be surprised to learn how sharp their knives can-- and should-- be for safety and efficiency.

STRIVE

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OCTOBER 4TH It's walk- and bike-to-school day!

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BH&G throwback 1961 MIDCENTURY MODERN

Epitomized by clean lines and a focus on function, this iconic style will always be in season.