March 2018

DEEP ROOTS

When I think of gardening, I think of my dad. And he has been in my thoughts a lot lately. He died this past July at the age of 89 after a long battle with dementia. Instead of dwelling on those last difficult years though, I prefer to honor him with good memories, especially of how he taught me to garden. Funnily enough, he would have humbly denied being a gardener per se.

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ERIN GATES RUG COLLECTION

The livin' is easy

Inspired by the pleasures of lazy Sunday afternoons, two longtime friends expanded their inferior design firm in New Orleans to include a cozy home boutique.

COOL GREENS

Green becomes a soothing backdrop for relaxation when you choose milky hues with blue undertones, like mint or celadon. "It's fresh without being jarring," says interior designer Meg Braff.

FRESH FACE

FRESH FACE Like a firm handshake, your home's curb appeal is all about making a good first impression. We studied the recent makeover of a 1970s two-story to find out what turned a dated design into a neighborhood eye-catcher.

Color CALLING

Well known in her homeland, Scottish designer Fiona Douglas launches her line of painterly spring patterns stateside.

Full SPECTRUM

In the midst of white-on-white and weathered-wood trends, this living room in Mississippi dares to celebrate high-contrast colors like fuchsia, turquoise, and yellow. We parse out its time-honored (and tasteful) lessons for you.

NOOKS & CRANNIES

Where are they, and how do you clean them?

I did it!

Tools, toys, lightbulbs, ladders, shopping bags, and seasonal decorations-- all efficiently stored. See how one homeowner tackled the Everest of organizing projects: the garage

Philodendrons

Thanks to the ever-growing houseplant craze, these jungly climbers are suddenly hip, charming a new generation of plant-lovers with their graphic foliage and easy care.

At-home oasis

California landscape designer Sacha McCrae turned her narrow backyard into a compelling space to relax, work, and play. We break down how she did it.

AMERICA'S BACKYARD

What's the green thumb rule in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden? You have to grow it to know it. Whether it's testing a new plant variety or trying a garden trend, we do the ground work (literally) to help you grow a better garden.

WORKS OF ART

YOUR MANTEL CALLED. IT SAYS IT'S A LITTLE BORED. OUR FAVORITE ACCESSORY OF THE MOMENT SHOULD WAKE THINGS UP. ARTISTIC VASES ARE ATTENTION-GETTERS, WITH OR WITHOUT FLOWERS.

Plot twist

ON A COMPACT NEIGHBORHOOD LOT, ONE DIY-MINDED COUPLE CREATED A GARDEN LAB WHERE THEY GROW MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAN THEY EVER IMAGINED.

INNER GLOW

ONE WOMAN DESIGNED HER INTERIORS-- AND A BOOMING BUSINESS-- AROUND ONE THING SHE WILL NEVER TAKE FOR GRANTED: LIGHT.

The dos and don'ts of EDIBLE FLOWERS

Do store in the original clamshell packaging or in a lidded container lined with a damp paper towel.

USING THE RIGHT OIL

With so many options on the market, choosing the correct kind of oil for your recipe can be confusing. Here are six common oils to consider keeping in your pantry.

BH&G Throwback 1933 TERRARIUMS

Enclosed domes, low bowls, or hanging orbs, glass gardens are having a moment.