Project Elegance
It all began with the antique Biedermeier secretary. For Margie and Rich Kluska, it embodies the aesthetic that they admire — perfectly proportioned and…
Elegant Whimsy
America is in love with foragers. The immense popularity of shows like American Pickers, Cash in the Attic and Auction Hunters has introduced the…
State of Grace
One might expect that the former home of a clergyman and his family would have a certain “grace” about it. But graciousness? Well, that’s…
A Visual Feast
There’s an old adage that says, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” That may be true in the culinary world, but when it comes…
Practical Magic: 8 Inspiring Kitchens
There was a time when households across the country eagerly awaited the arrival of the annual Sears Wish Book — packed with all the…
Four Luxe Baths
The perfect bath is a restorative retreat with a touch of glamour…here are four that pull out all the stops. Lush Life This spacious,…
An Exquisite Mélange
Once the summertime retreat of the Low Country gentry, Flat Rock is justifiably proud of its heritage. “Little Charleston of the Mountains,” as it…
A Perfect Place
They could have settled anywhere. Ben Bethell, who is British, and his lovely, Russian-born wife, Valia, have traveled the world. They have owned homes…
Addition to Tradition
It has all the elements of a Hallmark Channel situation comedy: loving (yet practical) parents, five energetic kids, a collection of dogs, cats, birds…
Upward Mobility
There are those who believe that you need to travel to exotic locales in order to experience the superlative. The local and familiar are…