Decorating & Design

Lynda Reeves On A New Look For Kitchens

This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of House & Home.  My first exposure to all that a kitchen could be was in the late ’80s, in the English country kitchen of a manor house in Dorset, England. The house was Melplash Court and the kitchen…

Food

3 Summer-Ready Recipes From The Great Shellfish Cookbook

After the success of his bestselling debut, The Great Lobster Cookbook, chef Matt Dean Pettit is back with a new seafood bible, The Great Shellfish Cookbook. Matt demystifies crustaceans with clever tips on cleaning, prepping and cooking to perfection. Don’t miss his recipe for the Lobster Mac-Daddy…

Decorating & Design

Bring Parisian Charm Home With Clare Vivier’s Wallpaper

Clare Vivier’s quirky, hand-drawn illustrations, usually transplanted onto leather clutches, cotton-linen-blend scarves and tote bags, are now appearing on wallpaper, thanks to a collab with L.A. studio Wallshoppe. The fashion designer, with friend and Wallshoppe creative director Nathan Turner, dug into her label’s archives and selected nine eye-catching prints…

Food

Try 3 Recipes From Joanna Gaines’ Cookbook, Magnolia Table

HGTV’s Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines can now add cookbook author to her long list accomplishments with the recent release of Magnolia Table: A Collection Of Recipes For Gathering. The book features 125 recipes from the Gaines family favorites, and classic comfort selections from her and husband Chip’s new…

Decorating & Design

Ask A Designer: How To Design A Bedroom With A Bold Rug

In this Ask A Designer column, Joel Bray shares his ideas for decorating a bedroom anchored by a striking rug. Question: The large Bokhara rug in our bedroom is quite overwhelming and I’m not sure how to incorporate it into the decor. What color scheme, nightstands and lighting do you…

Best Paint Colors

The House & Home Guide To Paint Finishes

We break down the different paint finishes and how to best use them below. Matte/Flat  Why: Creates a rich, soft and slightly chalky-looking finish that absorbs light well to help hide any surface imperfections. Where: Low traffic surfaces with little washing required, such as living rooms and ceilings. Eggshell/Satin  Why:…

Decorating & Design

Tommy Smythe’s Tips On How To Buy Art

Designer Tommy Smythe shares his secrets for buying valuable and meaningful art. When it comes to art, I’m often asked, “Where do I start?” Though there’s no one answer to that question, the advice I often offer is, why not try attending a charity auction? Yes, the world of fine…

Kitchens

This Minimalist Condo Kitchen Has A Surprising Detail

See how gold upper cabinets bring wow-factor and warmth to this minimalist condo kitchen that recently underwent extensive kitchen remodeling and renovation. Perched high above the urban noise, this corner-unit condo in Toronto already had peaceful, panoramic vistas. Interior designer David Nosella’s challenge? To keep them…

Food

3 Vegan Recipes Of Your Favorite Comfort Foods!

When you think of mac and cheese, ramen, Philly cheesesteak and fried chicken, do you think vegan? Well, now you can. Lauren Toyota, the host of YouTube’s Hot For Food channel, is uniting vegan and comfort foods in this first-of-its-kind cookbook. Try these soul-nourishing satisfying vegan recipes…

Decorating & Design

Inside Toronto’s Hermès Flagship Store

Just a few doors down from its former home on Toronto’s bustling Bloor Street West, Hermès’ new flagship is a destination for fashion lovers and design buffs, too. The two-storey building was reimagined by Paris architecture studio RDAI, with simple, monolithic columns, and a beige rose-tinged brick façade that elegantly transitions…

Decorating & Design

See James Davie’s Handsome Library Filled With Leather-Bound Books

Designer James Davie tells us why his library is his favorite room. Our library is actually a library by accident. This used to be my partner Mark’s and my dining room but we both agreed it wasn’t big enough for entertaining. We decided to give it a new purpose. Since the…

Decorating & Design

Tommy Smythe Shares Two Classic Prints That Deliver Timeless Style

Designer Tommy Smythe dishes on two classic decorator prints.  In the world of textiles, we’re either drawn to timeless classics or to what is invariably a new interpretation of a classic. In other words, it’s rare to encounter something entirely new. And when designing our own interior Edens, we often…

Food

These Nordic Treat Recipes Are Perfect For Easter Brunch

As much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds, Bakeland brings the beauty of nature to your dessert plate. Inspired by the changing seasons, the cookbook celebrates the flavors and colors of spring, summer, fall and winter. Marit Hovland, the Norwegian baker and photographer behind the popular…

Food

Get 3 Spectacular Salad Recipes From The Cookbook Saladish

Touted as the woman who created the kale salad two decades ago at The City Bakery in New York, Ilene Rosen certainly knows her leafy greens. In Saladish, she continues her commitment to all things vegetal with salad recipes that are all about layers of flavor, contrasting textures and plenty…

Decorating & Design

3 Reasons To Decorate With Clashing Patterns Like Kelly Wearstler

L.A. designer Kelly Wearstler gave the new San Francisco Proper hotel a trendsetting mix of clashing patterns in its guest rooms, restaurants and lobby. Here’s why you should consider bringing the look home — and how to master the mix! 1. It’s a classic designer trick. Already well-known for her bold…