July/August 2024

The Great American Lawn?

SUNNY Florals

Entertaining Essentials

Marry Me Pasta Salad

Do you have DIY FOMU?

Elevating DOWNTIME

We're raising our expectations of the backyard patio with a multipurpose play space for casual living.

Just Add Water

Quench your thirst for a fun and festive Fourth of July with these water-inspired ideas.

Shells

This timeless seaside motif never really goes out of style, but as with beachcombing, there are always new discoveries. Our latest finds look especially fresh in woven rattan, sustainable bamboo, and high-shine brass.

Here's the Scoop

The BHG testing Lab put 20 ice cream makers to the test, evaluating ease of use, cleanability, design, and-- most important--the frozen treat's taste. These five topped our list.

Down To An ART

An affinity for pink and works by female artists inspired the use of color in this Georgia home.

IT'S GO TIME

No matter your mode of transport, these savvy travel tips will help your furry sidekick enjoy the journey (almost) as much as the destination.

Green Retreat

In an urban Seattle neighborhood, a couple create a magical, verdant escape from the world outside.

I Did It!

A gardener takes her Love of roses to new heights with a soaring archway covered in flowers.

Endless SUMMER

A family preserves the style of their 1894 summer cottage on the Jersey Shore with a renovation designed to marry timeless charm and modern ease.

The Family That Grows Together

UNDER THE SAME ROOF FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES, A FAMILY FINDS NEW CONNECTION IN THE GARDEN.

Just Add Water

Newspaper or garbage bag White canvas or denim fabric (1-1¼ yd. long and about 58" wide)

Pick Your Park Personality

Are you an adrenaline seeker? A beachcombing history buff? A plant-lover with PTO to burn? Whatever your travel vibe is, there's a national park for you to explore this year.

Glowy Skin from the INSIDE OUT

A cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen have long been the gold standard of good skincare. But it turns out there's more to healthy skin; what you eat may matter just as much.

In the Know

18% That's how much less likely people who eat yogurt daily are to develop type 2 diabetes. The FDA recently approved a health claim that allows yogurt makers to say three servings (2 cups total) of yogurt per week can help protect against diabetes.

Katie Lee Biegel

"Easy-breezy" is this food-world star's MO, especially as warmer weather hits.