July 2021

SWEET memories

Our beautiful cover of frozen treats inspires me to confess something: I love ice cream --perhaps a little too much. (I enjoy it enough that I try not to keep any in the house.) It will come as no surprise that ice cream was a big part of my childhood. My dad, not normally a man with a sweet tooth, was like a little boy in its presence to the end of his long life. Every Saturday night when I was young, my parents invited people over for a cookout.

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NIGHT LIGHTS

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MAKING MOBILES

For this month's "Book Club," copy chief Maria Duryée and art director Jarret Einck fashion colorful paper mobiles.

THE NEW FIX-IT KIT

The right tool is vital to a successful repair job. So we asked these DIY pros for their most trusted tackle-anything tool bag upgrades.

MELON ORANGES

One of the freshest updates you can make right now: Paint your walls fruity orange. It may sound like a bold idea, but these plucked-from-nature melon hues are creamy and mellow. Even when they're deep and lush, oranges from pale cantaloupe to rich papaya whisper rather than shout. The only questions are which one to pick and what to pair it with. Experts flesh out the juicy details on the next page.

TROPICAL WONDER

Conjure the beauty of faraway locales without venturing out the door. Florida-based designer Caitlin Deasy Kah lays out essential decorating elements for rooms that feel like a permanent vacation.

STAND UP TO CANCER

I did it!

Successful makeovers prove that limited space shouldn't confine creativity. These clever bathroom upgrades make an impact by adding personal style not square footage.

Foliage first

Plant a striking container full of colorful, shapely, and richly textured leaves. (You won't miss the flowers.)

A FAMILY FOURTH

On a glistening lake in New York's Adirondacks, a family gathering revives the bliss of summers past with nostalgic snacks, outdoor activities, and stars-and-stripes decor.

PRETTY/TOUGH

A drought-tolerant gravel garden can be just as soft and inviting as one packed with plants.

Dog days of summer

Keep an eye on these factors to make sure your canine friends stay cool and healthy.

5 sneaky signs you need an eye exam

The secret to keeping your vision sharp is catching problems as early as possible.

LISA MUNOZ

COMBINING HER PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN AND GARDENING TO FIND PLANTS TO FIT EVERY SPACE AND STYLE.