July 2018

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OBSESSED WITH TICKING STRIPES

Originally made to encase feathers or straw for mattresses (ticking comes from a Greek word for covering), the tightly woven striped fabric emerged from under the covers in the 1940s when decorator Sister Parish used it as upholstery.

BLUE+RED

Like blue jeans and red lipstick, the colors of classic Americana are forever in style. Crimson and cobalt or poppy with chambray blue, the combo is most successful when used in equal measure and saturation-- cool blues balancing fiery reds.

The house that YouTube built

Learning to DIY in the digital age means there's no shortage of info or inspiration. The Roberts family embraced online fools to master the real ones.

Star-spangled BIRTHDAY

Sorry, baseball and apple pie, but there's nothing more American than the Fourth of July. Do the holiday proud with decorations and treats so sparkling that you almost don't need sparklers.

Petal POWER

One industry expert brings floral design to budding hobbyists everywhere via a new line of flower-arranging kits, online videos, and beautiful basics.

Tools & tips

Behind every great do-if-yourselfer is a well-stocked toolbox filled with the best products for projects and repairs.

I did it!

i did it! A software engineer with a passion for making furniture dreams up a painted plywood coffee table that looks like it's topped with tile. A stencil makes if possible.

ART of the BARGAIN

Smart shopping and sweat equity helped a pair of handy homeowners transform a dated and cramped kitchen while keeping their budget and style intact.

Sweet on SCENT

Matt Mattus hasn't taken a July vacation in years, but he's not complaining. When the sweet peas are blooming, he's more than happy to be tethered to his garden.

Home PLATE

Boston's historical Green Monster isn't the only green attraction at Fenway Park, A rooftop garden guarantees the home team a winning growing season.

Summer REFRESH

Six tools and ideas to satisfy your green thumb and keep your garden looking good as temperatures rise.

MELON BAR

The MORE the MERRIER

BADMINTON. SLEEPING CABINS. WINE. DEBORAH BOWMAN AND ROBERT RICCARDI'S CALIFORNIA HOME HAS BECOME A STYLISH LAID-BACK RETREAT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY-- A KIND OF SUMMER CAMP FOR GROWN-UPS.

The ART of the GARDEN

WHEN FLOWERS GROW SIDE BY SIDE WITH INGREDIENTS FOR DINNER, THE RESULT IS A FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES.

A GOOD SLEEP

Cats and dogs are pretty good at getting their shut-eye, but these things will help you enhance the quality of their sleep.

Ticket to ride

Low-impact but heart-pumping, biking is one of the best exercises. Make if your new favorite workout with the right gear and moves to prep muscles.

1952 ICE COLD

1952 ICE COLD Raise your glass to ice, the unsung hero of summertime entertaining.