I owe my home an apology. I have been taking her for granted. Though she never fails to be there for me, I have not been there for her....

Achoo! Sniff. Wheeze. Pass the tissues, please. Just as the beautiful warm weather starts to lure us outside to take a nap in the...

A Matterhorn-like mountain of household linens glided through the house as if moving under its own volition. The dogs watched warily. My...

Shopping for a home is a lot like online dating. So much rides on that first photo. Whether you’re looking for a potential house or a...

A few weeks ago, I told you how my offer to host a patio party triggered a major backyard refresh. What I didn’t tell you was that I...

One is always at home in one’s past. —Vladimir Nabokov. This week I came down with a severe case of nostalgia. The word, from the Greek...

Ahh May. The jackets are coming off. The bugs are coming out. Memorial Day is coming up, and your friends are coming over … unless, that...

Spring Clean Outside Nothing jolts you into taking a fresh look at your outdoor living area faster than inviting guests over for your...

“Home is a box you keep your life in — people and pets and plants and history and dreams. A biosphere, a sanctuary, your place, your...

What I love about writing this home and lifestyle column is not having the chance to tell you what I know, which wouldn’t take us very...