A year ago, Alexander Widener quit his job to move to Maine and follow an unlikely dream: to open an antiques shop. And it worked: Alexander’s shop and guest cottage, Widener Company, is the talk of New England and beyond, thanks in part to Alexander’s wild Instagram following. (Perhaps you caught h

Our Valentine to you: tiny baskets, quilted stamps, an Instagram account to dream about, and more. Read on: Above: Designer Andrew Trotter’s moody and mysterious Casa Soleto in Puglia. Photograph via Andrew Trotter. Ooh, Tiwa Select is in London—and they’re open for office hours. Amanda Seyfried has

Inspired by Margot’s post last week on the stellar, nontraditional kitchens she spotted on the websites of European real estate firms, I found myself perusing the listings of my favorite U.K. agency, The Modern House, and there, I came across an especially dreamy offering: a rambling two-acre, multi

Discover why the Delaware Coast is considered one of the East Coast’s best-kept secrets, offering walkable beach towns, vibrant dining, preserved natural beauty, and tax-friendly living. From Rehoboth to Fenwick Island, this guide explores the distinct communities, lifestyle advantages, and real est

French interior architect and designer Astrid Houssin creates soft, comfortable, and welcoming spaces with a penchant for playful color. A trained architect, Houssin worked under Turner Pocock in London for six years before opening her own studio off Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. She’s a Parisia

“Grouping objects on trays is the equivalent of adding frames to artwork,” we write in our book Remodelista: The Organized Home. “Trays elevate what they contain and create cohesion.” We use trays in every room, whether for serving food, anchoring a vase, corralling small objects, or just standing a

Why do we have a household moratorium on acquiring more blankets? I refer you, dear reader, to the stack of throws in our linen closet. It is, in fairness, a little towering—but what can I say? I never met a wool blanket I didn’t love. But this week I spotted an ingenious use for the extras, courtes

Add a dash of color to your dining space with red dining chairs—even a single one adds an unexpected note. Here are our 10 favorite bright red dining chairs designed in everything from molded plastic to painted birch. Above: The Carl Hansen & Son CH24 Wishbone Chair in Soft Red is $809 at Finnish De

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home with elevated, intimate experiences designed for couples who value privacy, comfort, and connection. From private chef dinners and in-home spa rituals to fireside conversations and sommelier-led tastings, this guide explores how a luxury home transforms a quiet nigh

Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: sweet nothings to give to someone you love (or treat yourself). — The R/G Editors  Italian Socks Above: On Alexa’s wish list? Made-in-Italy cotton socks from Maria La

When a project includes on its roster an architect, interior designer, art consultant, and lighting expert, you know it has to be a special home. And when the client says it’s the main bathroom (and bedroom) that’s her favorite part of the project, you know that bath must be beyond. “The sun floods

In the South Tyrolean town of Lana, a long, layered building has been re-established a modern place to gather. 1477 Reichhalter traces its origins back to the late 15th century, when it began as a mill. Over the centuries it moved between uses—a coffee house, a butcher’s shop with an inn—before its

In the South Tyrolean town of Lana, a long, layered building has been re-established a modern place to gather. 1477 Reichhalter traces its origins back to the late 15th century, when it began as a mill. Over the centuries it moved between uses—a coffee house, a butcher’s shop with an inn—before its

I have been coerced into learning new skills and trying new hobbies for as long as I’ve been with my husband. When we were in college, he pressured me into skiing. Throwing oneself down a steep mountain, in freezing temperatures, strapped to skinny planks, is not something that my immigrant family e

In need of a little pick-me-up? Read on for what to watch, read, and otherwise peruse this weekend: Above: Photograph by Michael Sinclair, courtesy of Pinch, from “Beauty Found in Simplicity”: At Home in Devon with Design Purists Russell and Oona of Pinch Furniture. Ooh, a new in-house line of noteb

Is Isabella Rossellini the ultimate earth mother? In 2013 she founded Mama Farm in Brookhaven, NY, a regenerative farm “that focuses on heritage breeds and heirloom seeds. Our mission is to promote conservation and biodiversity through our offerings and programming,” as she says. Her latest endeavor

Our transatlantic flight was hours late, a dinner booking was long missed, and nerves were frayed. When we were dropped at the door of Cape Town’s Dorp Hotel, everything changed. The night was cold yet the welcome was warm. The kitchen was closed but dinner was served. Guests were tucked in their ro

My fellow Americans, if, like so many of us, you’ve been contemplating jumping ship and leaving the country, consider fleshing out the fantasy: browse the websites of our favorite real estate agencies in Europe. These boutique outfits have great taste, are commendably selective, and embrace variety.

We’re not fans of flash-in-the-pan trends that are in one minute and out the next, but we do perk up at new design directions that feel fresh and exciting—and have some staying power. Here are the palettes, details, and new approaches we have our eye on in 2026. Pigments Instead of Paints Above: Mov

We first encountered the restoration work at Ørslev Monastery through finishes company Linolie & Pigment. Founded around 1200 as a Benedictine nunnery, reformed into a Baroque manor in the 18th century, and nearly lost to decay by the early 20th, the structure that stands today is the result of cent