January/February 2026

COPYCAT Recipes

Seed Starting

KITCHEN Trends

Declutter Challenge

Woven IN TIME

Once used to insulate drafty manor houses, tapestries are experiencing a renaissance. Try a hanging textile or stylized wallpaper to mix old and new in a bedroom.

STYLE Forecast

Multilight Pendants

Circles & Spheres

Green Marble

Climbing Houseplants

The Art of the Edit

True BLUES

Restful and soothing, rich chalky blues elicit peace in even the most hardworking spaces. Many interior designers use blue as a neutral-- just as they would white, beige, and gray-- but the hue offers enough oomph to inject personality without overwhelming a space. On the spectrum of cornflower blues, lighter hues create a sense of calmness, while darker blues convey sophistication and elegance.

Sized Just Right

A compact backyard dwelling packs in all the comforts of home for a retired couple looking to upsize quality time with their grandchildren.

HAVE A BALL

Weeknight-friendly, inexpensive, and anything but boring, these meatballs roll beyond traditional marinara. The great balls of flavor will be a hit on your dinner or party menu.

HYGGE on high

Bold patterns and a fearless palette give a dated Lake Tahoe cabin its treetop glow-up-- without a messy renovation.

TINY TABLES, BIG STYLE

Flower FOR Days

While your garden takes a winter nap, it's time to dream of flower filled days ahead. For inspiration, we're turning to floral designer, potter, and Life with Flowers author Frances Palmer.

The New ... FOOD

In her latest cookbook, Something from Nothing, author Alison Roman redefines comfort food, delivering nourishing, stripped-down recipes that celebrate simplicity and the beauty of a well-stocked pantry.

New Year, SMALL GOALS

This year, let's reframe resolutions. An expert tells me why baby steps may be the best way to kick off 2026.

In the Know

News and notes to boost your well-being

Plant-Based BURGERS that Check the Boxes

Not every meat alternative out there is a healthy choice. To pick the right product for you, review the package label for these rive key details.

Paw It Forward

Keep the do-good, feel-good mindset going: January 24 is Change a Pet's Life Day. Here are some ideas for ways to celebrate.

Martina Calvi

The author and artist shares how to create your own junk journal-- part scrapbook, part collage-- to collect and corral tangible memories.