July/August 2022

mementos

While looking over the stories for this summer issue, I thought about the importance of memory in our domestic lives. If you're like me, you-- consciously or not-- imbue your decorating, your cooking, and even your gardening with objects, recipes, and plants you associate with friends and family.

GO ALL IN ON A SUMMER SOIREE

Win prizes every day

Simple meal prep

Clean your grill like a pro

family adventures

Let the good times roll! Whether you're in your own backyard or on the road, we share some ideas to make the most of summer family time.

SUN-SATIONAL PRINTS

Somewhere between science and magic; cyanotypes use the power of the sun to record graphic blue-and-white prints. Grab a kit and use it to memorialize a summer day.

what a SIGHT!

Day or night, keep your binoculars within reach. They're the basis for family hobbies that will give you a whole new perspective on your own backyard.

THROWBACK

If you're the master of ceremonies for your family's summer adventures, borrow our time-tested tips for manufacturing fun (or at least reducing gripes) at home or on the road.

TRANQUIL TEAL

Like a glimmering pool on a summer day, teal feels irresistible this season. And it's no wonder. From light seafoam to darker lagoon, these blue-green blends nave a natural ability to give a room personality without being too intense.

for the dogs

Living with pets can be messy, but one interior designer wouldn't consider living without them. Discover how she creates high-style, dog-riendly rooms.

HOW FETCHING

We love dog stuff with style and decorative accessories that stand up to the inevitable wear and tear

dining in

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel reveal the just-completed renovation of their breakfast room-- part design focal point and part day-to-day workhorse.

SHOW YOUR STRIPES

Celebrate the Fourth of July with fanfare but no fuss by puffing a restive sp n on everyday items. Our decorating ideas take things like dish towels, patterned paper, and paper cups and napkins to new heights.

comfort zones

A spot to warm up by the fire. A space to entertain. A reading nook. This lush little backyard is every bit as livable as the indoors.

PATIOS & DECKS

Q "What's the best way to clean my patio furniture? Do I need a pressure washer?"

i did it!

A savvy student of interior design puts her DIY skills to work in a woodland-theme mural she created for her young daughfers' bedroom.

MODERN ENGLISH

A BRITISH TRANSPLANT RECREATES THE LANDSCAPE OF HIS CHILDHOOD LN UPSTATE NEW YORK.

PURE JOY

TAPPING INTO A RICH HISTORY OF INFLUENCES, PATTERN DESIGNER CHRISTINE JOY LLEWELLYN OHEMENG WEAVES A DECORATIVE TAPESTRY IN HER HOME.

40 That's how many extra minutes of sleep you're likely to get each night by adding resistance training to your workout routine.

AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE SPENDING, ON AVERAGE, $296 MORE A MONTH BECAUSE OF INFLATION.

National Pet Fire Safety Day is Jul 15

Scientists studied three common houseplants in a chamber filled with the same amount of exhaust that would be in an office building next to a busy road. o

protect your pets

Vaccines are crucial to helping your cat or' dog live a long, healthy life. We answer key Qs and clear up misconceptions.

PATRIC RICHARDSON

COMBINING A LOVE OF TEXTILES WITH REAL-LIFE CLEANING STORIES TO SIMPLIFY AND CELEBRATE LAUNDRY.