Many of us coexist with stress on a chronic level—something we often move through rather than address. But small, thoughtful rituals can make a noticeable difference in the day-to-day. If someone in your life could use a moment of calm, or a few well-made tools for simple sensory resets, these gift

It’s not that we only follow what writer Lisa Przystup is up to come December. On the contrary. The Catskills home that she shares with her husband, Jonathon Linaberry, and their dog, Gus, is the kind of thoughtful, lived-in space we return to over and over (we’ve featured it three times). Captured

Happy December from us to you! Wishing you a warm weekend—and here are 25 things to peruse, whether you’re huddled under a blanket or dashing to festive events. Above: Admiring: a pretty outtake from Maison Légère: Restoring Balance and Harmony in France. Photograph by Elodie Gutbrod, Leger Saint Ma

Architect Pauline Percheron, based just outside Montpellier in Saint-Georges-d’Orques, was tasked with a delicate balance: to modernize and expand a historic maison de maître without losing its soul. Situated in a protected area, the home—a main house and small outbuilding—had been partially renovat

Beautifully made paper goods and desk tools are having a renaissance, and the timing is perfect for the holidays. Who doesn’t love a fresh pen and pad? As poet-singer Patti Smith says, “Every notebook is a possibility. You open it up, it’s a new adventure.” Here, 11 finds offered by favorite shops,

These brown paper bag stars are a simple holiday crafting activity that take the humble two-dimensional snowflake up a level. I first saw these a few years back at my friend Layla Zaa’s house. Layla is an interior designer and consultant with an eye for for sustainable styling ideas. At the time, sh

Most doctors don’t have time to make dinner, let alone compete on The Great British Bake Off and publish cookbooks, but James Morton somehow does it all. On top of these dual careers, he and his wife Fenella Barlow-Pay (who’s also a doctor!) DIY-ed much of their historic Glasgow home renovation. The

In 1925, Baroness Noémie de Rothschild hired architect Henry Jacques Le Même to build a chalet in Megève, then a rural village in the French Alps. The mountain home, with its double pitched roof and stone foundation, was the first of nearly 250 Le Même designed in the area, transforming it into the

For those with wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, this is the time of year when having a few firewood logs indoors is useful. Here is a new crop of firewood storage bins we like. (They can also be used for keeping old newspapers or for other indoor storage use.) Above: One of the more luxe options

We’ve long admired the work of East London design studio Wax Atelier, founded by Lola Lely and Yesenia Thibault-Picazo, both known for their poetic use of wax in everyday objects. This season, Wax Atelier is inviting visitors into their studio for a hands-on workshop making wax-dipped ornaments: del

Thoughtful designer Cassandra Ellis has renovated a number of houses, most of which were for others via her London design studio Atelier Ellis. A recent project was renovated for her and her husband to live in the nature of the East Sussex Downs. The walls are painted with colors from her own paint

In a 17th-century listed building overlooking the Seine on Place Dauphine’s historic triangle, designer Francesco Balzano of After Bach has composed an apartment interior both Parisian in palette and Roman in spirit. Conceived for a collector, the renovation balances grandeur with simplicity—green l

To pass the colder months, my sister and I have started a new tradition we have dubbed—quite cleverly, I think—crafternoons. Come over (we live 10 minutes away from each other), bring some embroidery or some sewing or something else you’re working on; I’ll put the kettle on. It’s old-school, it’s me

Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Ahead, what we’ve been up to in November: Above: “In early November, we stayed at the 200-year-old Stone Ridge

Happy weekend to all! Ahead, 20 things we’re noting lately, for all your post-holiday cozied-up scrolling. Above: A festive (and low-key) weekend project? This wintery bough on Gardenista. Photograph by Justine Hand. This just in: a favorite Copenhagen residence is now available for stays. Oh, love

London interior designer Phoebe Hollond got her start working under Beata Heuman and it shows. Like her Swedish mentor, Hollond embraces color and pattern, loves cozy vintage elements, isn’t allergic to shiny surfaces, and aims to delight. Since striking out on her own, Hollond designs interiors tha

Adults need stocking stuffers, too—especially if they’re in the useful and beautiful category. This year, just say no to filling their stocking with tissue packets and jumbo packs of gum (is that just my family?) and consider gifting a couple of these cool finds instead, all priced $30 or less. Abov

A few years back, I wrote about the off-the-grid guesthouse that architect Greg Dutton, of Midland Architecture, built on his parents’ rural property in Ohio (you can read it here.) Then, he wrote to share news of his next personal project: the renovation of the Columbus, Ohio, home he shares with h

No need to get out the card table (though we have to admit the kids’ table has a certain nostalgic appeal). Over the years, we’ve filed away tips for hosting on a budget, last-minute, and for a big group—no matching table settings required. For when guests are coming in a few hours, here are five fa

Like everyone else in 2020, I adopted a sourdough starter and learned how to to bake boules. It was fun, and my family enjoyed my experiments, but after a few weeks of having fragrant, fresh bread anytime we wanted, the novelty wore off and we were often left with too much of a good thing. Stale bre