1+ day, 28+ min ago  (1699+ words) Plus, where designers shop for these timeless treasures. There's never been a more exciting time to be an antiques collector than the present. Designers and homeowners are getting in on the thrill of the hunt, traversing across the country to…...

1+ day, 24+ min ago  (402+ words) Here's how to shop smarter. To get a sense of a piece's authenticity, here are some tips for spotting fakes: If you find new-looking wood inside a supposedly antique cabinet? That's a "sure sign of guilt," according to Diaz-Griffith. Though…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (462+ words) From botanical gardens to storied estates, these verdant U. S. wonderlands are worth booking a trip around. Martha Stewart once quipped, "If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (764+ words) This summer retreat in Maine is anything but basic. It was the quintessential Maine summer house, recalls Matthew Carter. "Pea gravel driveway, boxwoods, and ferns. Green shutters and beautifully proportioned rooms," explains the Lexington, Kentucky, decorator who smartly didn't touch…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1115+ words) Jewelers weigh in on the buzzy minimalist ring. Earlier this year, Zendaya started wearing a gold band on her left ring finger, sometimes with her east-west diamond engagement ring and other times on its own or with other cocktail rings…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (269+ words) Relax oceanside, savor fresh ceviche, and soak up the wild natural beauty at this off-the-grid island resort. "The males are circling, circling, looking for a mate," explains Beny Wilson, the conservation and sustainability director of Isla Secas, and perhaps the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (421+ words) Is it really the end of an era for white kitchens? Designers weigh in with pros and cons. But has their time come to an end? Have designers and homeowners moved on from white kitchens to embrace energetic pattern and…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (436+ words) Hint: As a famous seven-time Tour winner once said, "It's not about the bike." But it is the greatest sports event ever. Here's a fun tidbit: the word "sport" comes from an old French verb meaning "to carry away." The…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (358+ words) From retro silhouettes to playful, game-inspired pieces, Copenhagen's buzziest design fair offered plenty of ideas worth bringing home. With endless inspiration abounding, seven trends emerged from the pack and had me ready to try them in my own home ASAP....

4+ day, 5+ min ago  (714+ words) Designer Sheila Bridges puts it best when she says to "embrace the spontaneity of the season." Vanessa Douer, co-founder of Isla Capricho, says the biggest trend she's seeing this summer is a shift away from hosts focused too much on…...