1. Monograms have a fascinating and democratic history. Back when textiles and utensils were exceedingly valuable – and people were expected to travel with their own – the nobility marked…

More than twenty years ago, Amanda Jones, author of six books including DOG YEARS (Chronicle Books, 2015) and UNLEASHED (Chronicle, 2015), began her career like most Annie Liebowitz-aspiring portrait photographers—snapping…

This sophisticated spin on holiday decorating celebrates a winter white palette layered with abundant natural elements: evergreen boughs, pinecones, chunky wool stocking and pom-poms.   Here are some tips to…

Ok, what kind of people buy costumes to dress up their dogs for Halloween? We do, and here’s why: 1. Because there’s not much in life that a good wet-nosed…

Quilts and coverlets warmed and adorned the beds of royalty, rock stars, and regular folk for centuries. Here’s how they’re different:     Coverlets are typically woven from scratch, with…

Master this metallic to create rooms with polish.   Lesson #1: Use bright gold accents and super natural grasscloth to create a room that’s earthy and glam. Products shown here: Satin…

Have you found a fabulous new rug for your home but are left wondering what size you need and how you’re going to place it in your room? We can…

To paraphrase Maya Angelou, they’ll forget what you did, but they’ll remember how you made them feel. Here’s how to make them feel welcome.   1. Be practical ­– yes,…

We’re still in full celebration mode here and having a ball. Last month we featured our customer favorite Classic Hemstitch collection, and we’re so excited to give this month’s spotlight…

Discover how this unique, shapeshifting neutral has the power to elevate any room.  1 . Try classic grey in the kitchen. A harmonious counterpoint to stainless steel appliances, shades of…