Mole Cottage in Wales: A Calm, Creative Holiday House

As admirers of Justine Cook’s distinct brand of “detailed minimalism,” we were intrigued to learn of a new rental project from the creator of Harp Studio—the diminutive Mole Cottage, which has just started taking bookings for the summer season. Photographs by Harry Crowder. Above: The entryway to Justine Cook’s creative, characterful Mole Cottage....

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Current Obsessions: Bright and Bold

Welcome back, spring. Here are a few things to check out this weekend, from sales we’re browsing to virtual ikebana workshops to a new East Hampton shop and more: Above: A favorite from this week: The Body in Blue: Laxmi Hussain’s London Home and Studio Showcase Her Figural Art. What better way to celebrate the return of spring with Mindfulness...

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Kitchen of the Week: A Budget Remodel That Looks High-End, Thanks to DIY and Clever Design

Like so many people this past year, Kelly Jo moved back to her hometown to be closer to family. A single parent to a young son, she took it a step further by buying her grandparents’ ranch-style house, which was her mother’s childhood home. The house, in Pittsburgh, held sweet memories, but she wasn’t attached in the least to the actual interiors. Dark...

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Shopper’s Diary: Evangeline Linens in the Second-Oldest Building in Portland, Maine

There’s something somewhat transporting about the Instagram feed of Maine-based Evangeline Linens. Spend enough time scrolling through, as I frequently do, and you get the sense that you’re not in your apartment but wrapped in a wool blanket in a rustic cabin in the woods of Acadia National Park in northern Maine. Which is why it fits that the blanket...

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10 Easy Pieces: Modern Round Kitchen Tables

Every now and then we get requests for specific 10 Easy Pieces features: this one is for our architect friend Jerome Buttrick, who is searching for a small round kitchen dining table. Here are our current favorites: Above: The De La Espada 018 Atlantico Round Table is available in three finishes; $1,885 at Hive. Above: The Faye Toogood Charcoal...

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Steal This Look: A Danish Kitchen/Dining Room with Vintage Charm

Owners Johanne Landbo and Lukas Filip Fernandes of a 1927 townhouse in Copenhagen source most of their decor from vintage finds. “We always use the Danish vintage page called ‘The Blue Newspaper,’” says Johanne (it’s called DBA). “We spend a lot of time going on auctions and Facebook Marketplace and make sure that the things are just right for our place...

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High/Low: Elegant Cone Pendant Lamp

We’re longtime admirers of London designer Rose Uniacke’s elegant lighting, first spotted in her London showroom more than a decade ago, especially her Plaster Cone Hanging Light. We couldn’t help but notice a variation on the theme from Thomas O’Brien’s Goodman line for Visual Comfort. Have a look: Above: The Plaster Cone Hanging Light is available...

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Giveaway: Enter to Win a Spring Bedroom Refresh from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

With the multiple functions our bedrooms have served this year, we propose not just a spring cleaning but a full-fledged spring refresh to transform your sleeping space back to the restorative retreat it’s meant to be: a place of comfort and sanctuary. In the spirit of serenity, we’re partnering with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams to give away a bedroom...

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The Body in Blue: Laxmi Hussain’s London Home and Studio Showcase Her Figural Art

As a girl, Laxmi Hussain loved spending afternoons drawing in her father’s corner store in St. John’s Wood, London: “I used to spread my paper and pens on top of the ice cream fridges looking out the window.” She went on to earn a degree in architecture and to work in design. She’s now a mother of three, and when her oldest was in pre-school, she rediscovered...

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Current Obsessions: Spring in the City

As we wrap up our Urban Eclectic issue, here are a few finds and goings-on, including virtual museum tours, pop-up shops, and more: Above: A glimpse inside Té Company: The Loveliest Tea Room in New York. Photograph courtesy of Kimoy Studios. This week in the world of urban development rumors: The Even Higher Line? Spotted via T magazine: Beverly’s...

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