August 2018

HEAD SPACE

When I'm in an airport, I do what most people do. I scramble through security removing belt, shoes, liquids, metal objects, and laptop, trying to get through as quickly as I can with the least amount of hassle possible. When I arrive at the gate, I feel like I've run a gauntlet. I collapse in a seat and stare at my phone, avoiding eye contact with anyone else.

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OBSESSED WITH SUMMER CAMP

Whether you grew up watching Hayley Mills or Lindsay Lohan star in The Parent Trap, you know summer camp means exploring nature, singing around a bonfire, and making crafts. These finds and DIY projects translate favorite memories into playful accents.

SHOPS on wheels

Instead of brick-and-mortar stores, th2ese independent boutiques hang shelves in vintage trucks and delivery vans, putting the move in a new retail movement

FRUITY POPS

If you want bright colors that are soothing, you've got to go creamy. Think orange sherbet, not orange juice. Look for yellows, pinks, and oranges that have warm undertones and a slightly cloudy quality.

Get a load of this! washers & DRYERS

Before you deal with what's in your laundry basket, check out these simple tricks, helpful facts, and new machines to improve your laundry day.

The PLACE to be

A family transforms their dark, dated rooms to fit their indoor-outdoor Arizona lifestyle while getting the most out of every space.

Make it yours UPDATE A RENTAL

Want your rental to feel more like a dream home? These affordable DIY upgrades let you personalize without a permanent commitment.

Let's go FLY A KITE

Soaring in the wind or hanging from the ceiling, the kites from Haptic Lab's Brooklyn design studio are like playful sculptures.

HUNT & GATHER

The makings of a summer centerpiece may be right outside your window. Let these casual arrangements inspire you to include some foliage and flowers snipped from your yard.

I did it!

When pet gear and small items start to stack up, it's time to get creative. A cabinet made from wooden crates solved this do-it-yourselfer's storage problem.

Block PARTY

You need only a few inexpensive art supplies to create block-printed fabric at home. Textile designer Jen Hewett teaches us how.

Real-life REDO

These homeowners believe that rooms should multitask and that bigger isn't better. This is their family-friendly approach to renovation.

CONEFLOWERS

This native perennial may have prairie origins, but a newly expanded range of colorful hybrids makes it at home in any garden.

GARLIC, a love story

Some folks-- like this Iowa couple--find homegrown garlic's fiery flavor downright irresistible. Plant some this fall and prepare to be wooed.

BACKYARD PARTY PRO

Event planner Kelly Revels orchestrates elaborate gatherings for a living, so when she entertains at home, she aims for a minimum of fuss. Here's her go-to plan for getting the party started, simply.

Going small

A creaky screen door, rough sand-scraped floors, and gorgeous views at sunrise. This is the story of how a teeny-tiny, one-room gem leaves a giant impression on everyone who visits. Such was the case for New York interior designer Jen Going, who grew up spending summers at the Long Island rental cottage with her family. Jen, along with her design partner, Stephen Czeck, above left, was tapped to freshen the sun-faded cottage built in the 1950s.

ALL IN THE FAMILY

HOW THREE GENERATIONS (PLUS TWO DOGS) FIND A HOME IN THE GARDEN.

Time to EAT

Choosing how to feed your pet is as important as what you serve them. Are you making these four mealtime mistakes?

Fun family traditions

Weaving rituals into everyday family life boosts communication, resilience, and self-esteem for everyone. We spoke with families and experts to bring you seven ideas that will have you laughing and bonding.

LET'S DO LUNCH

These totes make it easy to pack a customized, healthy midday meal for your kids-- and you.

1962 DORM ROOMS

The ultimate in small-space living, dorm life requires an advanced degree in organization.