May 2026

EDITOR'S LETTER

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Enchanted Canopy

Mentally, we're here: beneath a leafy pergola with a table set for lingering Learn how you can create the same beauty in your own backyard.

Too Good to Be Forgotten PINK LEMONADE CAKE

Where the Pros Go

Seeking a weekend getaway that's equal parts escape and eye candy? We tapped top designers and tastemakers for their favorite places to shop, unwind, and reset their creativity.

Alabaster APPEAL

Luminons, polished, and optimistic, alabaster is an inviting neutral that delivers a sense of ease and timeless elegance to just about any setting. While pure white projects coolness and austerity alabaster is warm and gentle, The color's subtle, creamy undertones make it cozy rather than stark, and suitable for a variety of lighting conditions. When alabaster swathes walls, cabinetry draperies, and upholstery, it has a comforting, cocooning effect that flatters across design styles.

SUNNY- SIDE UP

In Southwest France, an interior designer reimagines her grandparents home with joyful color and modern swagger.

GET ON BOARD Par-Tea Time

Retreat to the garden for a spread of delicious, dainty finger foods fit Tor Mother's Day, a bridal shower, or a Sunday afternoon.

The Flaver Edit

The BHG Food Team spent weeks testing and tasting our way through the latest and greatest in the grocery scene. Prepare to go shopping: These are the sauces, dips, and meal starters we're stocking in our pantries and refrigerators.

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London Calling

A move abroad immerses a young designer in classic English style that puts comfort at the forefront.

Flowers on Parade

A garden designer transforms her Midwestern front yard into a colorful tapestry where the blooms and pollinators arrive in waves.

The Modern House Hunt

With high prices and limited inventory, both buyers and sellers can find opportunity using strategies that make the most of this market moment.

living on island time

IN THE BAHAMAS, CAREFREE PATTERN AND SUN -SOAKED COLOR BRING FRESH ENERGY TO A BUNGALOW FRAMED BY PINK SAND AND A TURQUOISE SEA.

American Pie

Pizza is one of the country's great unifying foods until you start talking specifics. America's pizza scenes are distinct and deeply personal, just like the places that claim them as points of pride In these six recipes, we deliver a slice for everyone

NEW GARDEN OLD SOUL

On a once-empty lot in Southern California, a couple evokes the romance and character of an aged Mediterranean estate

Health Nut EATING Healthy(ish) ON THE BOARD

Adventures away from home don't have to derail your habits. These go-to snacks, tips, and takeout orders from the Health Nut can help you make (mostly) healthy choices-even when you're miles from your routine.

In the Know

News and notes to boost your well-being

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