11 breakfast nooks that start the day off right
Breakfast on the run seems to be the new norm. Smoothies slurped during the bumper-to-bumper morning commute. A gooey egg-stuffed breakfast sandwich precariously picked apart in front of the glow…
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Warm and eclectic kitchen remodel
Built only sixteen years ago, this home had an attractive kitchen that was just beginning to look a bit dated when floor repairs in the family room offered an opportunity…
Cool and contemporary kitchen renovation
The heart of today’s American home has become the kitchen. No longer is food prepared behind closed doors, magically appearing at the table, course by carefully timed course. In earlier…
Professional meets playful in a swimming pool design
It’s South Beach-meets-Tampa and the height of low-key luxury. This swimming pool paradise belongs to Brian Lamb and his young family, and it is a well-executed vision. “My wife and…
kitchen ideas clear customs
The inspiration for the kitchen ideas used in this Tampa couple’s new home came during their vacation in lovely Provence, France. “We stayed in these amazing villas in Provence and…
Orbit pendants are out of this world
Because so many of you have expressed interest in the light fixture in the first photo of this collection (6,382 and counting!) we’re circling around again with a whole new…
Christmas trees shine amid holiday decor
Decorating for Christmas is a tradition that Rose holds very dear to her heart. She watched her mother create a festive home when she was a child and that spirit…
Holiday decor ages with grace
Each year, friends of Leslie and Ron Newcomb eagerly await their holiday visit to the couple’s Yankee Trace home. They know from experience that the moment they pull into the…
Merry and bright holiday decorating ideas
The first clue is the line of luminarias lining the front walk. The next hint comes from the decorating ideas used on the exterior of the home: fresh fragrances emanating…
Dedicated to holiday decorating
Decorating a 12,000-square-foot home might be a daunting task for some, but one couple relishes the challenge to their creative sides by tackling some jobs together, some apart and others…
Holiday table decorations create a feast for the eyes
Early December often marks the start of the holiday party season. If you are planning your first dinner party or bravely preparing to host the whole family on Christmas Day,…
Walking on sunshine with granite pavers
Vernon and Lisa Decossas had a decision to make: How to give their house more curb appeal. The couple had already added a 1400-sq-ft expansion, which included a new roof,…