When Jeff and Michelle were building their house in California, he wanted neutral white rooms, while she was leaning toward gray and burgundy. But designer Alison Kandler encouraged them to try "happier hues" like purple and ... Keep Reading
Creating “Happy Rooms:” A Colorful Farmhouse in the City
When I was younger, I tried to make my house look more "sophisticated" by decorating with lots of neutrals. But the older I get, the more color I crave. I love how L.A. designer Alison Kandler decorates with color and vintage finds to ... Keep Reading
A Beach Cottage That’s Black and White and Red All Over
When February rolls around and Valentine's Day with it, I suddenly start craving more red in my house. Anyone else? I used to have red accents in my kitchen year-round and kind of miss them. It made things feel cheerfully cozy this time ... Keep Reading
Amy Stacy’s Cheery Cape Cod Kitchen
Welcome to Amy Stacy's kitchen in her 1938 Cape Cod. She writes, "I am an architect and design kitchens all the time. When it came to my own house I combined all of my favorite things in one room--black & white flooring, marble, ... Keep Reading
A “Glamorous Housewife’s” Bright & Colorful Bungalow
When I got this month's issue of Country Living magazine and saw photos of Bethany Herwegh's bright and colorful Manhattan Beach bungalow, I dropped everything and ran to the computer. I couldn't wait to visit her blog, The Glamorous ... Keep Reading