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This summer I’m being a total homebody, and I’m not embarrassed to admit it. I used to squeeze in as many road trips and far-flung adventures as possible from June to August, but these days, I’d much rather leave the luggage in my closet and hang out on my decked-out deck. Staying put makes summer feel less hurried and more relaxing, and now I have extra time to focus on what’s important, like napping in a hammock. (Ha!) In this issue you’ll find tons of ways to make your home your happy summer place. You can shop across America for one-of-a-kind accessories without leaving your AC-chilled living room: In “50 States, 50 Finds” (page 51), we feature Etsy favorites from coast to coast. Ready for a cookout? The one and…
Both pretty and practical, drapes and shades are more than just window coverings. The fabrics you choose to frame your windows act as the finishing touch to make your room feel complete and well-designed. And they offer practical solutions for any space, from privacy to warmth to energy savings. Calico helps you create a custom look that is perfect for you and your home. 1 Shield Summer Heat and Glare: Window shades are a simple solution to protect your furnishings from sun damage. Save energy and improve your view with draperies, valances, and more in your choice of 5,000+ fabrics. Calico also offers custom shades and blinds from Hunter Douglas with motorized controls. 2 Frame a View: Your home’s character should be celebrated, not shaded. Custom drapes add a textural…
FOLLOW THIS HOW-TO INSTRUCTION AND BUILD YOUR WAY TO THE ENTERTAINING ELITE. STEP 1: Build a frame of 1x8s with two sides cut to 42", top and bottom boards 28" and 29." respectively. The top board should fit inside the side boards, 5" below the top, to create an additional shelf. The bottom will be flush with the end of the two sides. Attach all together using screws. STEP 2: To create the back, cut four 1x10s to 28" and square them up on a tabletop. Cut four 1x2s to 37" and attach them equally spaced to the 1x10s with screws. Place the back of the cabinet inside the frame and attach with screws. The 1x2s should be flush with the back of the frame. STEP 3: Paint the cabinet…
WITH THIS STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL, YOU’LL REALLY COOK UP SOMETHING SPECIAL. STEP 1: Start by selecting an existing cart for the base that stands 30–36" tall for a comfortable working height. Add a surface for prep and plating by cutting four 1x6s to 2'8.". This length will exceed the length of the top of the cart for an overhang on three sides (there should not be an overhang on the side of the cart’s handle). STEP 2: Add a lip made of 1x2s to the underside of the 1x6s and secure them together with a nail gun and 1" brad nails. To ensure the lip board is in the right place, square up the 1x6s and mark on the underside 1¼ " from the edge on three sides. The two 1x2…
6:15 A.M. BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS “We tiptoe around until Helen wakes up!” says Erin Napier of her and husband Ben’s baby girl. They feed her, Ben has coffee and a fried egg, and Erin downs a bowl of cereal (Frosted Mini-Wheats or Raisin Bran) and a Coke Zero. 7:15 A.M. POWER PUP WALK The family does a lap around the neighborhood with Chevy and Baker (short for Studebaker), both Great Pyrenees rescues. 7:55 A.M. OFF TO WORK! Although their “office”—a.k.a. any house they’re redoing—is typically within walking distance of their home, says Erin, “we’re always dashing out at the last minute and hauling lots of gear, so we drive.” Erin’s mom pitches in with babysitting. 9:30 A.M. LIGHTS, CAMERA, SEASON 3! On a typical day, Ben and Erin stop by…
cheerful BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “Since Montana winters are long and void of color, I chose something super happy for the walls of my sitting room. In the summer, the yellow is like pure sunshine. I get a lift every time I walk in here!” —Carol Smith, homeowner, Bozeman, MT orchid BY AMY HOWARD AT HOME “I wanted my 7-year-old to love her bedroom, but I didn’t want to have to redo it every two years. The pinky purple I painted this old dresser is just right: It has gobs of personality, and looks a little grown-up, too.” —Tasha Agruso, Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body blog, Greensboro, NC saybrook sage BY BENJAMIN MOORE “I took the color for this sitting room from the painting over the couch. The soft green is…
