Summer

Best Paint Colors

Designer Color Palette: Navy & Pink

Executive editor Kimberley Brown shares the colors inspiring her this season. Of the many quips people like to quote from legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, her remark that “Pink is the navy blue of India” might be the most repeated.  As a result, these two colors are forever linked…

Decorating & Design

Editor’s Inspiration: Fresh Summer Fabrics

Senior design editor Stacey Smithers shares what’s inspiring her this season. Each summer, designers gravitate toward nautical navy and white fabrics. But these days, I’ve been craving something a little greener — and little fresher. The colors on my inspiration board are ones you’d find under a rainforest canopy: lush,…

Outdoor

Everything You Need To Host A Pool Party This Summer

Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares her top picks for poolside entertaining.  If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, we’ll know where to find you on summer weekends — not to mention your family and friends! So why not prep your outdoor space for entertaining with some…

Decorating & Design

10 Dogs Who Love The Cottage As Much As You Do!

Browse our gallery of pups who love ruffing it.

Decorating & Design

12 Palm Beach Interiors That Are Bursting With Color

Step inside some of the area's most sought-after abodes.

Bedrooms

Editor’s Picks: Airy Summer Sheets For A Good Night’s Sleep

Senior editor Sally Armstrong shares the best light bed linens.  Now that it’s windows-open weather, and we can finally enjoy cool breezes at night, I’ve been thinking a lot about the joys of crisp sheets. There’s something so lovely about lying down on a new set of good-quality linens — and there are…

Recipes

The Classic Steak

Flank doesn’t have a lot of marbling, so a great marinade is a must if you’re going for tender perfection.

Food

15 Summer Cocktails Perfect For Sipping On The Patio

Why head to a bar, when you can whip up, stir up or shake up a refreshing summer cocktail right at home? Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing day at the cottage, hosting a dinner party under the stars or just craving a fruity pick-me-up after a long day at the…

Best Paint Colors

Editor’s Inspiration: Cottage Paint Ideas To Try This Summer

Design editor Morgan Michener shares the cottage paint colors and projects inspiring her now.  Cottages let us escape the hustle and bustle of city life, reconnect with nature and enjoy some truly peaceful moments. So it should come as no surprise that quiet, neutral palettes abound in the cottages we…

Food

Asparagus Salad With Grapefruit, Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

To serve asparagus raw, you need spears that are very fresh. This salad is also delicious substituting two oranges for the grapefruit and shelled pistachios in place of pine nuts.

Decorating & Design

Top 5 Stylish Ways To Keep Cool This Summer

Design editor Kai Ethier shares how to beat the heat in style. The combination of the recent heatwave and my air conditioner on the fritz has me thinking about stylish ways to keep cool this summer. I’ve come across some clever products that are perfect for spaces without central…

Decorating & Design

Top Picks: Garage Storage & Organization Ideas

Interiors director Meg Crossley shares tips to a neat and tidy garage.  As someone who just stepped back from the brink of a completely disorganized garage, I can honestly say that whipping this space into shape can be a life changer. Summer is the season we use our garage the most —…

Decorating & Design

This Boat’s Interior Is Surprisingly Stylish!

Nothing says luxury quite like vacationing on a boat, especially when the interiors are designed to impress. The 106′ Leopard docked in Miami Beach, Florida is one of the most stylish we’ve seen. With prices starting at a whopping $11,000 per night, it can accommodate up to…

Decorating & Design

30 Ways To Bring Cottage Style To Your City Home

Trick your city space into looking like a summer cottage!

Entertaining

10 Tips To Get Your Grill Ready For Summer

Food editor Kristen Eppich dishes on the summer’s hardest working appliance. With the temperatures rising and the sun shining, it’s time to use our ovens less and our barbecues more. Before we do, there are a few steps we need to take to prepare our grills for a hardworking summer. I reached out to my…