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GREEK REVIVAL with a VIEWPOINT

CREATING A HOME THAT FITS INTO THE TOWN MILIEU WHILE PROVIDING COMFORT TO ITS FAMILY REQUIRED INSIGHT AND RESPECT FOR TRADITION

COLOR CHARGED

Evocative coastal hues elevate this beachside home in Swampscott

New Heights

A 150-year-old home in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., brings the \"wow\" factor with a remodeled kitchen.

A NEW CHAPTER

Literary history, Federal style charm, and modern living collide in the recently updated Thoreau-Alcott House on Main Street, Concord

Inside Out

A Maryland property seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces.

Wide Open SPACES

A suburban lawn and garden get the farmhouse treatment to create a simple yet beautiful rambling green space.

Sunshine & Farmhouse

This tablescape draws inspiration from sunflowers to celebrate the final days of summer while looking ahead to fall.

DlYing a Dream Home

A builder-grade home gets a coastal farmhouse twist.

Customized Cozy

Check out these tips for creating the perfect farmhouse sofa.

GARDEN Variety

Learn what to grow in any season for an easy year-round harvest.

NIRVANA IN NEWBURYPORT

TRENT LLOYD DESIGNS CREATES A BACKYARD OASIS

BACK EAST, FOREVER

A YOUNG FAMILY FINDS THEIR PLACE IN A RAMBLING MARBLEHEAD VICTORIAN RIGHT BY THE BEACH

Nail Your DIY Manicure

Save money at the salon by getting a perfect mani at home every time. Here's all you need to know according to GH Beauty Lab experts and pro technicians, from easy steps to genius tips, styles, nail care and more.

make your own JAM

Transform peak-season fruit into homemade refrigerator jam, perfect for adding a pop of sweetness to sips, sandwiches and more. The best part: no cooking required!

EXPERT TIPS TO Save You Money ...This Year

From streaming services to savings accounts, we uncovered genius financial moves to make your wallet feel a little fatter.

Summer Chillers

Tasty granitas, tangy shrubs, fun floats and fancy ice cubes that look as good as they taste. Cheers!

GOING BLIND Helped Me Discover the POWER of OPTIMISM

How one writer learned to make the most of unexpected circumstances

Your 8-Week HEALTHY HABITS Plan

We get it - the very word \"habits\" can bring flashbacks to when you felt as if you didn't have enough willpower. But it's not about that at all, experts say.

Brilliant Built-Ins

Adorn a blank wall with sky-high shelving, a sunny window seat, a hidden storage spot and more.

Living (& Loving!) the Car-Free Life

These families are bikers, walkers and experts in public transit-and wouldn't have it any other way.

Pet Care THAT'S WORTH THE Money

We asked the experts what services and gear are best to buy.

MONEY 5 THINGS CREDIT SCORE EXPERTS WANT YOU TO KNOW

For one, the so-called perfect target number doesn't really need to be the goal. Also: Credit card limits are kinda tricky!

NERDING OUT PLANT POWERS

The greenery all around us is way smarter than we realize.

Shades OF Celadon

Named after a character in a 17th-century French romance novela shepherd who always dressed in green-celadon is neutral without being boring. The color of spring leaves and pale jade, it's a sophisticated choice for a room that you want to feel soothing. The key to landing a shade that skews more elegant than Easter egg pastel, says designer Joshua Smith, is to seek out options with gray or taupe undertones

playing to the crowd

Amy Thielen's new cookbook, Company, shares a blueprint for hosting a Fourth of July party with fresh takes on all the classic fixings and none of the stress

Park & Rec

A pair of vintage aluminum RVs joined by a platform deck create an unexpected work-from-home, play-from-home bonus Space

The Chill Host's Guide to Summer Entertaining

A cookout should be fun for everyone, including you-the lovely, thoughtful person who invited folks over for great food and company. Just read this story and pick out the bits you need. You know the rest: Keep the grill fired up and carry on.

BETTER FOR YOU MOCHA SMOOTHIE

It's like the beloved frosty coffee treat, but with fruit, protein, and fiber. Good morning, indeed!

Rest, Recharge & Reset

We're officially in the lazy, laid-back season-but in case your scurrying brain didn't understand the assignment, we've got a few ideas for mini mental breaks (sort of like vacations you don't have to plan!). Get ready to tune out the chaos and delight in the small joys of summer-for an afternoon, an hour, or even just a minute.

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