Lifestyle journalist based in Richmond, Virginia
How to find art that fits your home — but won’t break your budget
Choosing art for your home can be tricky. You want to collect pieces that have staying power, that will be relevant for many years and that you won’t grow tired of. That’s a tall order. Where do you start? And how do you know what — or where — to buy?
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A Family of Four Joins Hands to Build Two Tiny Homes in Washington
Upon relocating to the Methow Valley, a family finds their compact cabin to be a little too cozy—so they roll up their sleeves and break ground.
Inside Out
How the Pandemic Changed Our Concept of Home and How We Use Our Spaces
Even With High Gas Prices, the Open Road Still Beckons
Itineraries may change, and less money may be spent on food and lodgings, but road trips historically haven’t been stopped by the price at the pump.
Tips for creating a low-maintenance, budget-friendly backyard
Longer days and warmer weather have us thinking about heading outside, whether it’s for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing and getting lost in our thoughts. Instagram is also full of images of enviable outdoor living spaces worthy of imitating. But what if you don’t know a fern from a fig tree?
A Family’s Matte Black A-Frame Becomes More Than a Weekend Getaway
This striking 1,800-square-foot cabin in the Catskills is a study in contrast.
8 Places to Visit Along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway
With an autumnal ombré and cooler temperatures, fall is prime time for journeying along this Appalachian Mountain roadway.
Before & After: An Old Spanish Villa in the Hollywood Hills Gets a Sunny California Makeover
Celebrity design duo the Novogratz give a 1930s residence a new lease on life with an expanded layout, warm, minimalist interiors, and a better connection to the outdoors.
10 low-maintenance houseplants you are very unlikely to kill
What to get and how to care for it, according to the experts
Curb appeal: How to pick the right color and style for your front door
Designer Annie Elliott says the front door reflects a homeowner’s personality. Here are her tips for getting the look just right.
You don’t need a ton of equipment to clean your home. Here are the basics.
Experts pick their favorite broom-closet staples
Here are the essential cleaning supplies that every home needs
Forget the marketing. You don’t need a different cleaner for every job.
The Bold & The Beautiful
Renowned designer Summer Thornton utilizes her signature mix of pattern, texture and color to convert an Old Naples home from spec to spectacular.
The Power Bath
With new technologies, luxurious finishes and daring design, the bathroom may just be the new heart of the home.
13 ADU Floor Plans That Make the Most of the Backyard
These compact layouts create ideal guesthouses, tiny offices, art studios, and more.