British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley...

Wine and Dine your way through this HOSPITABLE REGION WRITTEN BY ROBYN ROEHM CANNON Growing luscious table fruit has always been a mainstay for farmers in British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan Valley, which lies in the center of the province, with the Vancouver mainland and Fraser Valley on the west and the Rocky Mountains on the east. But this semiarid high-altitude region is also perfect for growing grapes, and...

Beachfront in Brazil...

A Contemporary Retreat on Copacabana Beach Showcases the Jaw-Dropping Views WRITTEN BY MARESA GIOVANNINI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BLUE PARALLEL VILLAS Sometimes interior designers require remarkable artwork, luxurious fabrics, and antique furniture to complete a living space; other times, all they need is a view. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an international city known for its lavish Carnival and tropical landscape, it’s the...

Celebrate Autumn’s Abundant Produce with a Heart...

A Harvest Menu Celebrate Autumn’s Abundant Produce with a Heart-Warming Supper By Caroline Ford As leaves turn rich shades of red, orange, and gold, blustery fall winds sweep in and leave us craving heart-warming dinners. But as long as days are mild and fall sports are in full swing, I like to limit my time in the kitchen and take advantage of the fun outdoors. These recipes are the perfect answer. They’re full of warm,...

Dynamic Design...

WRITTEN BY JEANINE MATLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATE ENG In New York, less-than-large living arrangements are the norm, requiring a keen eye to stretch the aesthetics. For a pair of empty nesters with a nine-hundred-square-foot one-bedroom dwelling, Leyden Lewis, owner and design director of Brooklyn-based Leyden Lewis Interior Design + Architecture, was able to deliver something grand. “I think everyone wants to utilize their...

A PETITE PIED-A-TERRE...

Relying on the Remarkable Views and a Neutral Palette, Joe Fava Designs a Sophisticated Manhattan Retreat for an Italian Couple Written by Maresa Giovannini Photography by Michael Rodenbush In densely populated cities, space may be limited, but style is boundless. People flock to these cultural melting pots for the experience—the art, the cuisine, the shows, the fashion, and the infinite energy. And in the heart of...

Winter Blooming Shrubs...

Written by Robyn Roehm Cannon Winter Blooming Shrubs It’s relatively easy to have colorful flowers when temperatures rise above sixty degrees, but what about the winter garden, when cold winds blow and the dreariness of November sets in? That’s when it takes a bit more planning to produce a garden that yields delicate flowers for our enjoyment and to urge us on to spring. The good news is there are a surprisingly large...

The Quick Energy Fix...

by Ashley Gartland You’ve got a project due at work, Thanksgiving travel plans to book, and kids to help with their homework every night. Faced with such a full schedule of activities and obligations, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and wondering where all your energy went. And, as you head into one of the busiest seasons of the year, you can only predict that things could get worse from here. That’s all the more...

Price Reduced: Former Grand Model in Addison, Texa...

Price just reduced! This former Grand Model home has a great location in Addison — and is now priced at $269,900. It is wonderfully situated on a corner lot. It is a single story and has an open floor plan. The entry is marble tile. There is wood flooring in the family room, kitchen, and breakfast area. Crown molding is through the home as well as designer touches! The walls of windows allow for tons of natural light....