April 2021

DREAMING in COLOR

As I write this in February, I have a new home project I'm excited about. By the time you read this, the cat will hopefully be out of the bag on my Instagram-- unless something went wrong with the deal or I just jinxed it. Needless to say, right now it's difficult for me not to fast-forward and fill my evenings at home with Pinterest.

Deal of the Month

Win $25,000

PORCH GOALS

New Ways with Asparagus

EASY-MADE EGGS

There's nothing wrong with classic pastel dyed Easter eggs, but this year we're craving something a little more, well, egg-citing. These deceptively simple tissue-dyed ones are a great place to start. "Bleeding" tissue paper (named for the way its color bleeds when wet) gives hollowed or hard-boiled eggs a funky marbled effect. Get the how-to, below, and read on for more unique decorating techniques.

LIBERTY PRINTS

Q "I'd like to do most of my shopping for a pew home online. How do I get the into I need to make my decision?"

When distance or pandemic precautions mean you can't see many prospective properties in person, you have other options at your fingertips. But incorrect or missing details will complicate your search.

On-Trend COLOR COMBOS

WE COMBED THROUGH DESIGN AND PAINT TRENDS TO FIND OUR FAVORITE NEW DUOS.

PUT ON YOUR easter best

Inspired by vintage collectibles and the Peter Rabbit tale, stylist Eddie Ross creates Easter tabletops using everyday items as holiday decor.

I did it!

In four weeks, a bargain hunter created an inviting sunroom with a built-from-scratch relaxation spot and gained mad painting skills and power tool confidence.

CLEAN HOUSE AWARDS

Our editors put hundreds of new sprays wipes, detergents, and tools to the test. Our must-haves: products that are as easy to use as they are powerful. Bonus points for being safe and friendly to the planet.

Color yourself healthy

Plant vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables and your garden can be a pathway to a better diet. In her new book, author Ellen Ecker Ogden explains how to do it.

Second act

In Northern California, a couple of recent empty nesters set their sights on a bold, water-saving backyard remodel.

End of the Rainbow

RELEASING AN ARRAY OF UPBEAT COLORS IN EVERY ROOM TURNED THIS DESIGNER'S NEW JERSEY HOME INTO A TREASURE BETTER THAN A POT OF GOLD. THE BEST PART? HALF THE FURNITURE PIECES ARE REHABBED RESCUES.

The perennial collector

A GARDEN DESIGNER INDULGES HER PENCHANT FOR PLANTS WHILE MAKING THE LANDSCAPE SING.

A fine finish

A PARADE OF TEXTURES & NATURAL FIBERS MAKES THIS HOME'S NEUTRAL SCHEME ANYTHING BUT VANILLA.

Feed them right

Felines can be finicky; that's why there are so many misconceptions about their eating habits and nutritional needs. We set the record straight.

TRICIA GUILD

PAIRING STRIKING PATTERNS WITH VIBRANT HUES TO CREATE ROOMS FILLED WITH PERSONALITY AND STYLE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.