Market Report: World at Your Feet
Vinyl isn’t a bad word anymore. In fact, you can scratch it right off your never-utter-aloud-in-public list. This surface, once relegated to outdated kitchens and […]
Bridal Bouquet: Armed and Ready
Chances are, you’ll be baring your arms and shoulders on your wedding day, and you’ll want them to look Madonna-fabulous. Here are a few exercises, […]
Lifetimes: Dish Harmony
When my husband and I registered for wedding gifts more than two years ago, nothing was more intimidating than the great wall of china. Out […]
Where the Wild Things Are
If you’ve ever wondered how plants survived before gardeners started fussing over them, take a walk through the 100-acre Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve just outside […]
Test Run: Viva Las Vacuum
Vacuuming may be a household necessity, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. “If you don’t enjoy using your vacuum, you tend not to […]
Homefront: Snapshot: Kennet Square
It may be better known for mushrooms than living rooms, but Kennett Square is shining the spotlight on home decor with a crop of stores […]
Mystic Paradise
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia—the names themselves evoke images of ancient royal kingdoms, mighty temples, golden Buddhas and mystical mountains. Here, you can trek in the jungle […]
The Fine Print: Over Your Head
Homeowners generally don’t give a moment’s thought to their roof until there’s a problem,” says Barry Robbins, general contractor and owner of GBR Development Corp. […]
The Fine Print: Take It Outside
Back yards are the latest frontier in home improvement as patios get decked out with elaborate kitchen appliances, Zen-friendly water features and cozy fire pits. […]
Better to Give
Your engagement party. Your shower. Your bachelorette party. Your wedding: The two of you are going to be drowning in wrapping paper. So why not […]