Museum Shops Worth the Trip

If great shopping gives you as much of a dopamine hit as great art, you just may want to build your next vacation around one of these museum stores.

PANSIES

Think you know this classic bedding plant? Start exploring the dramatic range of pansies you can grow from seed and you'll discover the flower is full of surprises.

Pistachio Shamrocks

Make your own luck this St. Patrick's Day with these nutty, cream-filled sandwich cookies.

Center STAGE

Edible plants are often pushed to a garden's edges. Landscape designer Christian Douglas shares his strategies for pulling them into the spotlight.

WORK OF ART

A couple live large in their small South Carolina cottage, where every square inch is outfitted with art, pattern, and colorproving that tight spaces can benefit from big personality.

the MVPS of Umami

Often playing a supporting role to salty, sour, sweet, and bitter, UMAMI, also known as the FIFTH TASTE, infuses dishes with SAVORY, meaty flavor. We cast a few SUPERSTAR ingredients to give rich umami flavor top billing in this ensemble of mains, sides, and even (SURPRISE!) a dessert.

Purples In Bloom

\"There's something childish about the word purple,\" muses designer Zoë Feldman, perhaps thinking of a certain cartoon dinosaur.

Budget Reno Tricks

Rein in the cost of your kitchen makeover-without compromising style.

5 ingredient Favorite Twists

We've reimagined the flavors of three popular dishes as creative, low-lift ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

On DISPLAY

With today's generation not afraid to use the \"good\" dishes any day, china cabinets are enjoying a revival. Turns out they're as fun to style as they are functional.

The Quick and Easy Guide to SEED STARTING

As the chill sets in, it's time to begin sowing seeds for warmer days ahead. Whether you're new to seed starting or need a refresher course, here's the dirt on how to do it right and common pitfalls to avoid.

Pattern Play

Interior designer Betsy Wentz layered lots of lively prints into this New York City apartment.

On the HOUSE

Decorating can be pure fun—but it can also be overwhelming. Turns out, many popular brands offer free design consultations to help with your room-planning decisions.

Creative Zone

Paper artist Jazmin Marshall revamped a spare room in her Atlanta home to create her dream office, with no shortage of crafting space, organization, and color.

The $1,000 Basement

Grab a drink, dim the lights. It's showtime in this Connecticut basement that was dramatically transformed by a DIYing movie buff on a budget.

KEEPING THE CALM

DESIGNER MARINA HANISCH UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT: BUNDLE UP THIS COASTAL HOME WITH A WINTRY MIX OF WHITES THAT FEEL AS WARM AND COZY AS THEY LOOK.

Artfully GLAZED

We're mesmerized by painterly tile murals that lend a decorative touch to typically utilitarian spaces—whether the composition wraps the room or acts like a framed piece of art.

5 ingredient Italian Dinners

Cue the Pavarotti and dig into these dinner recipes with big Italian flavor. Quick-cooking ingredients and smart shortcuts mean you can turn out these mains in 35 minutes or less.

Sweet TALK

Say it with cupcakes. Inspired by the quintessential Valentine's Day candy, these charming cupcakes are tasty conversation starters.

In Good Order

If your entry has a closet, it needs to work hard. Here's how to outfit a standard double-door closet to function like a behind-closed-doors mudroom. Clever solutions make space for shoes, cleaning supplies, pet stuff, and more.

A Very MERRY MORNING

When hosting overnight guests, it helps to have a crowdpleasing breakfast recipe in your back pocket.

Party READY

'Tis the season to take some smart cooking shortcuts. Food stylist Susie Theodorou shows how to transform pantry staples into impressive holiday apps in minutes.

Wanda Wen

The expert gift wrapper and owner of stationery store Soolip shares the secrets to creating a beautifully packaged present. (Hint: It's not about the biggest bow.)

COOKIES of the Season

In our quest for the season's best cookies, we scoured new and classic cookbooks and asked creative bakers from around the globe to share favorites. Prepare to steal the show at this year's cookie swap with any of these small wonders.

That's the Spirit!

A FAMILY OF SIX TAKES A HOMESPUN AND ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK APPROACH TO DECORATING THEIR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

hanging up holiday cheer by the yard

Get your people together for a crafty afternoon to make handmade garlands.

Swirling Up -CHRISTMAS

Marbled papers and ribbons in candy colors were all the inspiration stylist Jennifer DeCleene needed for her Christmas look this year. See how she weaves the theme through every part of her holiday decor.

Showstopping Roasts

Go all out for the oohs, aahs, and yums at this year's holiday feast. Admittedly these special cuts cost a little more and take a bit of extra effort, but think of them as another gift to those you love one that will be the talk of the table.

POSH PALETTE

Trimmings in muted jewel tones and soft, chalky finishes set the stage for a handmade holiday. We'll show you how to make these sophisticated beauties for a look that's no glitz but all glamour.

A Sweet Tradition

Inspired by a beloved family friend, writer Riche Holmes Grant shares how a day of decorating gingerbread houses can build lasting memories.