1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (324+ words) For Colette van den Thillart, “retreat” means color, whimsy, and the kind of plush warmth that makes a historic house feel unmistakably alive. Van den Thillart met Haslam, whom she calls her “best friend,” when her husband’s business took the…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1913+ words) Scenic designer Paul Clay reflects on how salvaged metal, graffiti, neon, and East Village grit helped make Rent one of Broadway’s most immersive theatrical experiences. In our series Sets and the Cities, VERANDA Creative Director Victor Maze sits down with…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (910+ words) From beautiful beaches to favorable tax incentives, these islands stand out as the Caribbean's most desirable places to call home. At some point or another, haven’t we all flirted with the idea of moving to a beautiful beach and living…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (489+ words) Interior designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas and architectural designer James B. Laughlin blended Colonial and Caribbean architecture into a dreamy open-air idyll. The pair agreed that the folly’s architecture must also relate to the Hillegases’s 1920s clapboard Colonial home: “We wanted to honor…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (955+ words) This forever summer home channels old-soul Shingle Style with hand-painted floors, thoughtful indoor-outdoor spaces, and room for generations to gather. Every friendship includes at least one leap of faith. For designer Stephanie Woodmansee, it came when a longtime friend and…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (465+ words) Asters bring vibrant color to beds and borders long after summer ends. As the riotous color of your summer garden slowly fades away, the vibrant aster is just getting started. Not only do these late bloomers bring a welcome burst…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (622+ words) The Colonial Williamsburg Designer in Residence says old homes deserve more than white paint and open plans. "When I'm dealing with an original structure, I want to preserve the original details," Caillier says. "We always want our projects to feel…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (595+ words) An embarrassment of riches, literally. Tiffany & Co.’s 2026 Blue Book collection has been coming to life over the last few months, and the latest chapter, Hidden Garden, was revealed in early June. The exceptional jewels draw inspiration from the flora…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (409+ words) The designer and shop owner calls her home, which is built around indoor-outdoor entertaining, the “proverbial clubhouse for all our friends.” No summer garden party at the Amorys’ would be complete without table linens designed by Julia, who started her…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (540+ words) Linens designer and shop owner Julia Amory fashions this Palm Beach home as a fresh-air idyll for her family. At a time when so much of the world is pursuing the next big thing, it’s refreshing to encounter someone who’s…...