Having an agenda can be a very good thing - like when it involves hammocks, outdoor games and farm-fresh fruit By Laura Gaskill Making a summer want-to-do list is a great way to be sure you make time for everything you want to do before the season slips by. You can probably think of plenty of items to add to...[ read more ]
Kick back on your patio or deck with a grill that focuses on fun as much as function. By Laura Gaskill When the weather cooperates, there are few meals more pleasant than those you can enjoy in your own backyard. The fresh air and hot grill have a way of conjuring a vacation mood — even if you are only...[ read more ]
Whether you favor contemporary, classic or beach reads, do the long and lazy days of summer bring out the lit lover in you? by Stacy Briscoe Self-proclaimed foodie, wino, book-nerd, and gym bum I studied literature so I could read my way through college. During those years I often found myself cooped up in a dorm, geeking out in a...[ read more ]
Elevate your dining space with classic chairs by some of the 20th century’s revered designers By Lara Sargent Dining chairs do more than offer a comfy place for guests to sit while enjoying a laid-back lunch or lavish dinner party. Comfort is paramount, of course, but let’s not forget about style, and the dilemma of choosing a design, material and...[ read more ]
By Mitchell Parker Houzz Editorial Staff, writer, musician, father, husband You may have seen our story about this architect’s Lego-filled basement. Now watch the video to see just how he organizes all 250,000 pieces. Like most kids, architect Jeffrey Pelletier was a big fan of Lego as a child. But unlike most kids, he never gave up playing with the...[ read more ]
