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One of our friends and house tour contributors, John Berg, just unveiled a super cool new collaboration with Kinfolk in Williamsburg, that is covered this month by Metropolis. Part geodesic dome and all event space and b...

1. Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr. Built about 1745, the Georgian-style mansion was occupied by Samuel Ogle (1694-1752), three-time governor of Maryland when it was still a British colony, and later his son Benjamin...

Name: Kelly Millspaugh Thompson Location: Falls Church, Virginia (right outside of Washington DC) Our dutch colonial is located in Falls Church Virginia which is about 10 miles outside of Washington DC. We are located in...

A music therapy interview with Claudia Nicastro Research shows that music affects our creativity and productivity. A series of experiments has investigated the relationship between the playing of background music during ...

For those who have recently moved to a new city or for those who are looking to spice up a long-term relationship with their town, there's an adventurous way to see your city in a whole new light: Spend time exploring yo...

While dark wood walls certainly have their place in the homes of certain styles, in this dutch colonial Kelly's renovating, it wasn't quite the desired look. Though cozy, the eat-in corner of this kitchen did have ample ...

Widely considered one of Africa’s greatest art collectors, Joseph Murumbi spent his life collecting a vast collection of art and books. Born the son of a Goan father and Maasai mother, Murumbi rose to become one of the...

Feeling like your neighborhood and city are a bit picked-over but don't have the time or funds to go very far this summer? Keep in your backyard by exploring your state. Here are some ideas to spark summer state explorin...

There's a rhythm to a room that really works. There are layers. Different heights. A cohesion between every element so that your eye smoothly moves around the room. But a few stand out items that give the room a zing of ...

You've picked out invitations, told all your friends and figured out how to decorate your place for your next party. You've chosen drink and food recipe you can make and share. You've even figured out the most efficient ...

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Dena loved this vintage dresser from the moment she saw it, specifically the sleek hardware that gave the whole piece a modern look. She took it home and made two simple but bold changes that transformed the entire look ...

When U.K.-based artist Robin Wight captured a photo of light streaming into a clearing in the woods, the resulting picture had something unusual about it. In the top left corner the light had gathered in such a way as to...

Do you want to create calming, relaxing rooms but don't want them to turn out bland? Bold colors aren't the only answer to a boring room. You can create a soothing room with soft, muted colors that's every bit as beautif...

A stunning new art exhibition is slated to open in New York City this month that chronicles one artist's transition across the gender spectrum. From artist Wynne Neilly comes "Wynne Neilly: Female to 'Male,'" a self-port...

As exciting as an interior change can be, nothing drops a jaw quite like a dramatic curb appeal overhaul. And if anything is proof of that, it's these incredible conversions from our friends at Porch.com. From bold new a...

As exciting as an interior change can be, nothing drops a jaw quite like a dramatic curb appeal overhaul. And if anything is proof of that, it's these incredible conversions from our friends at Porch.com. From bold addit...

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How did cupcakes take over the dessert world? David Sax, author of the new book The Tastemakers: Why We’re Crazy for Cupcakes but Fed Up with Fondue, a fascinating account of how food trends are born, broke down how th...

In Maine, the lobster is legendary; in Texas, it's oil. But did you know that the biggest export from New York is diamonds? Some of the 50 states’s biggest exports might surprise you (especially how many states see lot...

Can you find faith in midlife? In a new memoir, Pilgrim: Risking the Life I Have to Find the Faith I Seek, former Parade editor Lee Kravitz recalls meeting with Quakers, chanting with Buddhists, and more in search of spi...