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
Fixing Up an Old Cottage from the ’40s
This is a whole-house makeover that made my jaw drop. A reader named Amy says, "I bought a 1940s cottage loaded with charm and every bad thing: mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, and the ickiest paneling to ever grace a wall." To say ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Kim Creates a “New Vintage” Kitchen
Kim's original kitchen had a few strikes against it. For one thing, the tile countertops were a pain to keep clean. She knew there were original hardwood floors under the vinyl and wanted to restore them. And since it's in an old ... Keep Reading
A Mix of New and Vintage: Silvina’s Kitchen in Argentina
Welcome to Silvina's kitchen in Argentina, where her love for vintage collections and antique furniture is on display. She submitted these photos for my kitchen contest, saying, "Living through a big kitchen remodel can be difficult. But ... Keep Reading
“Home & Harmony” Blogger Selling Victorian-Style Farmhouse
Never take good blogs for granted. That's one thing I've learned from seeing so many come and go over the years. It was always inspiring to follow Rie's projects at Home & Harmony as she and her husband worked on their new ... Keep Reading