Ladera Ranch

02/23/2024

Located in the London Borough of Hackney in England, the plot of land off the back of the row house was the ideal shape, says Harrison. “Unlike most backyards, which are oftentimes rectangular, my clients’ was square,” he explains. “That lent itself to a more fluid design. It made it easier ...

09/18/2023

Suite!

“After showcasing our space online, friends started asking us for help,” says Sacha Leclair. Pro bono work led to paying clients and eventually, the establishment of Leclair Decor, the couple’s Ottawa-based design firm that serves North America.

07/07/2023

Just like region and climate zone affect the kinds of plants you grow in your garden, they also determine which pollinators and pests you may encounter. Population density, of course, also plays a role.

06/26/2023

Preheat a stockpot over moderate heat. Add oil to the pot, then toss leeks, fennel, garlic, and sweet potato in oil to coat. Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning, cooking to soften and brown slightly.

06/15/2023

Many people connect to several devices every single day. When those devices don’t work correctly, what’s the first thing you do? Turn the device off. When you reboot a smartphone or tablet, it works better. The same can be true for your body. If you want to clear your mind, improve your physical...

05/17/2023

Alvarez and the Jenny Martin Design team achieved it in an unlikely way: by sticking to tried-and-true neutrals, with plenty of jet-black moments. Because this client was a bachelor at the time, they used the lifestyle of frequent, glamorous nights out—à la James Bond on the town— as inspiratio...

05/05/2023

Preheat a skillet over moderate heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, remove from the pan and set aside. Once cooled, chop the bacon into smaller pieces. Retain 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet and return to moderate heat.

03/03/2023

Clean and trim the carrots as needed. Place them in a layer on the bottom of a large sauté pan. Pour water over the carrots, enough to just cover them. Add the butter, then sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally to promote even c...

01/23/2023

“Our client has such great style and is a design enthusiast,” says Emerson. “She loves color, and she knew exactly what she wanted. We knew going into this that it would be a fun project.” The existing kitchen featured outdated, nondescript white Thermofoil cabinets and black granite counter...

08/17/2022

So, is renting better than buying??

Now may be the perfect time to consider the many benefits of homeownership.