My favorite dish ­–  cubed butternut squash and whole cranberries, tossed with panko, garlic, and thyme – is just something I made up. It’s crunchy and colorful, decorative and delicious.…

There was a time when I would host 25-plus people and felt like everything had to be perfect. I had to use the car like a cooler because there was…

Elements from the outdoors ground a space and add a welcome note of imperfection. Spoiler alert: I’ve given up on holiday perfection!   I’ve been that frazzled hostess, rushing around…

Paw-Some Holiday Gifts for Dogs and their Humans!   Gifts for the Dog Lover Who Has Everything A portrait session with noted animal photographer Amanda Jones, who’s turned big eyes and…

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…