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How to Style Your Coffee Table

Follow our stylist’s steps to a chic look for your coffee table. Anchor items on the table with a tray. Choose one that mimics the shape of your…

DIY Paint Makeovers: A New Look for an Old Dining Room

A liberal application of paint, some judicious and affordable fabric swaps, and a bit of patterned paper turned this dated dining room into an inviting introduction to the house….

Stencil Pattern on a Chest of Drawers

Give an uninspiring piece of furniture a dazzling lift with exotic Moroccan-style patterns and DIY costume jewelry hardware. To recreate this look, gather these materials: Faux Effects Aqua…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Entry

Whether the front door, the back door, or the attached garage is your usual route into your home, an unimpeded, tidy, and well-organized entrance or exit is the…

Simple Storage Solutions: The Dining Room

With a fresh finish and simple inserts, you can turn an underused piece of furniture into a practical and hardworking solution for optimal storage.   Before the transformation,…

How to Stock and Style Your Bar

Whether you just like a good glass of scotch to knock back after a long day or you entertain regularly, it’s handy to have all your alcoholic offerings…

Easy Holiday Nibbles

Entertaining during the holidays should be a joy for the host or hostess as well as guests. Whether you’re accommodating a crowd for several days or throwing one…

How to Choose a Rug

Area rugs can do so much to warm up a room that they’re the ideal way to winterize your home. And as anyone who’s watched The Big Lebowski knows,…

Host a Savory Soup Buffet: The Menu

Soup’s on! When the weather turns cold, gather friends for a cozy night in and serve a heartwarming buffet of savory soups.            …

Gift Guides 2015: Plants & Planes

We’ve made our holiday lists and are checking them twice. And while we’re at it, we thought it might be nice to share some of the items that…

An Antiquing Weekend in Galena: Saturday

A gorgeous drive with scenic vistas at every turn is a lovely way to start our second day in Galena. From the manicured grounds of the resort to…

It’s Time to Tailgate: Setting the Scene

When the air gets crisp and the trees change from cool canopy to leafy fireworks, it’s time to pack the back of the pickup with coolers, seating, and…