The Wall Street Journal
Designers who specialize in sororities transform them into luxurious yet functional homes shared by dozens of women. This article was featured as the cover story for Mansion on Dec. 30, 2022.
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Allrecipes
One of the most disappointing parts of being in the antique business is having people call wanting to sell their grandmother’s china, says Scarlett Scales-Tingas, owner of her eponymous antique shop in Franklin, Tenn.
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Midwest Living
Faced with a life-threatening diagnosis, Missouri couple Brittany Dyer and Heather Debert found healing through woodworking.
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Southern Living
An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles.
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The Wall Street Journal
The first time Michael Wright saw the 1927 Tudor-style English Gothic home that would become Ivy Manor, he knew it was special. “When I saw the carved plaster ceiling and the size, I immediately knew people would want to make music in that room."
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Vie Magazine
Filipino American trailblazer Marianne Angeli Rodriguez is painting her own path, embracing color and community in Covington, Louisiana.
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Luxe Interiors
I wrote about Chicago designer Sarah Montgomery, artist Cindy Bernhard, a new showroom for luxury surface company Cosentino, a beautiful new restaurant from a Top Chef and more.
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The Wall Street Journal
Before 2020, private pools weren’t only relatively uncommon around Chicago, but often detracted from the overall value of homes there. Now, private outdoor pools have become a hot commodity during the pandemic, even in places like the Windy City where warm weather is limited.
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Wall Street Journal
Stoke the flames but skip the smelly, eye-stinging smoke. These high-tech fire pits, all $350 or less, are built for worry-free grilling and socializing.
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AllRecipes
Your kitchen may be well-stocked with all of the equipment and ingredients, but ease of access is what makes the real difference. Here’s my favorite over-the-door rack, plus a few more pro organizer-recommended picks.
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Katie Couric Media
You have more ways than ever before to find sustainable outdoor furniture that doesn’t sacrifice aesthetics. In fact, the market for eco-friendly furniture is expected to grow to nearly $60 billion in 2027.
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Well + Good
You already know how nice it can be to have plants in your home. Now, a new company is incorporating plants into the actual design of modern furniture like desks, coffee tables, side tables, and end tables.
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Food & Wine
If you tried to buy a new major kitchen appliance last year, the process was probably a lot more drawn-out than you expected. I know this first-hand—we’re still waiting on our new oven, dishwasher and microwave ordered in early 2021.
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Real Simple
Whether it's the rustling of leaves in the wind or the calm after a rainstorm, being outside offers a feeling of zen that can help you get into a creative zone.
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Allrecipes
Here's the combo that salvaged my granite composite sink, plus what to try (and what to avoid) based on your sink's material.
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Allrecipes
The finishing touch on a clean sink free of dishes, a shiny range, and sparkling counters is bits of décor here and there that add style to one of the hardest-working rooms in your home.
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Allrecipes
Once you've tried this easy method for cleaning your kitchen floors — especially the grease and grime that can collect around the front of your fridge, stove and sink — you'll never try anything else.
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Allrecipes
Little particles of grease can build up everywhere from your cabinets to your canisters. There's no better time than spring to do a deep clean of your kitchen, including de-funking all that gunk.
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