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You guys are pretty good at making cookies and galettes and curries.

The dishes our readers can't stop making.

Crafting trends ebb and flow just like decor trends come and go, and at the moment, embroidery is enjoying its time in the spotlight--and showing up on everything from jean jackets to tennis rackets. Whether you choose t...

Name: Kendall Leigh Location: Echo Park -- Los Angeles, California Years lived in: Renting 4 years Kendall's collection of antique oddities and memorabilia from her childhood is the perfect mix of charming and alarming, ...

Picture this: The internationally bestselling writer Jan Karon, who celebrated her 80th birthday this month, is leaning over her kitchen sink eating an almond biscotti for breakfast. She will chase …

It's not just your gut's microbiome you have to consider.

You may already buy things like bookcases and sheepskin rugs from IKEA, but did you know you can buy kitchen appliances there too? If you're not sure about making such a big budget purchase at the big blue store, we did ...

(Image credit: Mission Bicycles) There are lots of hazards for urban cyclists out there, but one San Francisco company is looking to make owning and riding a bicycle in the city easier.

(Image credit: Homes to Love) We're big on the iridescent/unicorn/mermaid craze around these parts, so when we heard from our friends at Pinterest that they sniffed out a new, related trend--mermaid tiles and fish scale ...

Home is where your books are. Or at least that's the case when it comes to residential libraries, where you can spend a night among the sweet, sweet scent of books.

Roof replacement carries a significant cost, and it can't be put off once it becomes necessary. But the urgency of needing a new roof doesn't mean you should blindly hire …

Everyone's a gardener in April. That is the time when cars almost automatically turn in the direction of garden centers, where everyone stocks up on their favorite plants for spring. …

Last year while shopping with a friend for kitchen countertops, I saw and fell for a small piece of blue-and-white polished stone that reminded me of photos of Earth taken from space.

(Image credit: The Everygirl) I've lived in a townhouse in Texas and in a teeny tiny New York apartment, but my real dream, I think, would be to live in a modest little home with a not-so-modest amount of outdoor space a...

Have low light? Prone to neglecting plants? You can still grow a ZZ plant. These slow-growing, glossy green beauties are often mistaken for fake plants because of their shiny leaves, but unlike the faux versions, they he...

A typical sample can of wall paint--the kind you buy to test out colors before committing--is 8 ounces, can cover up to 16 square feet, and costs just a few bucks. Small but mighty, these little sample jars hold big poss...

A whimsical garden party.

It could be a matter of wiring.

When classic Cape Cod meets the Hollywood Hills.

A master class in confidence.

It's a crowd-pleaser.