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Get Organized, Virtually

Next time you need that extra boost to get your home in order, bring in the professionals—virtually. Horderly Professional Organizing, a home organization company, recently launched virtual organizing packages to help you straighten up any space, (like that newly essential home office). “We have a signature 11-step process at Horderly,” says founder Jamie Hord. “We … Read more
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How to Create a Joyful Home

If spending more time at home has inspired you to change up your décor, add this new book to your required reading: Decorate Happy: Bold, Colorful Interiors. By interior designer Anthony Baratta, the 240-page book highlights 12 homes he recently designed—and also offers tips and tricks he’s picked up throughout his almost four- decade long … Read more
For the Love of Dogs

For the Love of Dogs

Susanna Salk’s At Home In The English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs travels across the pond so readers can see how notable designers incorporate their four-legged friends into their homes. Salk’s latest book offers inspiration on how to live a stylish life with pups—be it pedigreed canines or rescue dogs. Follow Salk as she journeys … Read more
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Creating a Space with Personality

Meet 2020 DM Honoreee Amy Zolin: Amy Zolin has always had an eye for style. Before she made the shift to interior design, she honed her skills in the fashion world as a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, where she worked with brands like Chanel and Prada. “Traveling through Europe for several years gave me … Read more
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Help for Your Vegetable Garden

With a career in marketing and consulting, John Carlson, president and founder of Homefront Farmers, decided to switch gears around the time he turned 50—and get into something he’d always hoped to do: farming. “In addition to a growing interest in organic food, I sensed a desire for simpler, more basic pleasures. In a world … Read more
3 Things to Consider for Your Pool

3 Things to Consider for Your Pool

Pools provide an appealing add-on to any home on the market today, but pool experts agree the real added value for their clients comes with the joy of family gathering together. “Pools remain one of the few gathering places and focal points for the family to spend extended quality time together,” says Jeremy Blum, president … Read more
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A Fixture of Modern Design

Meet 2020 DM Honoree Barbara Sallick: When Barbara Sallick and her husband, Robert, were first married, they spent time visiting European plumbing showrooms and “got inspired by all of the beautiful classical fittings we saw,” says Sallick, co-founder and senior vice president of design for Waterworks. “Nothing like them was available back home, so we … Read more
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Designing the Home for Everyone

Meet 2020 DM Honorees Charles M. Haver and Stewart R. Skolnick: When asked how they approach their design process, Charles M. Haver, AIA of Haver & Skolnick Architect says, “The most important ingredient in creating a successful design is in getting to know our clients intimately. This includes understanding the unique personalities and needs of … Read more
Kitchen

Creating a Stylish Kitchen

Meet 2020 DM Honoree Joseph Najmy: At the helm of his family’s business of more than 60 years, NuKitchens has been creating sophisticated kitchen designs for generations of homeowners. NuKitchens in South Norwalk, CT, isn’t just a family business—it’s a legacy. “This has been a family venture for four generations,” says Joseph Najmy, owner and … Read more
Home Design Trends to Try Now

Home Design Trends to Try Now

Upgrade your space with these home design ideas – from adding wallpaper to incorporating 2020’s signature color, navy. EUROPEAN-INSPIRED DETAILS Westchester County, NY by D2 Interiors A total home renovation, Denise Davies of D2 Interieurs says, “Highlights include a light filled living room complete with a hanging bubble chair. It is a real showstopper and … Read more
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Celebrate in Style with This Entertaining Book

“I am constantly inspired by the world around me—fashion, flowers, jewelry, travel, design, gardens and architecture, and I found myself constantly combining these inspirations into various types of parties with family and friends,” says hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran, whose first book You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining came out last month. “My husband and I have … Read more
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The Ultimate Landscape Inspiration

Renowned architect, Dinyar Wadia, and his wife, Gool, have created a lush and romantic garden in their New Canaan home. Look no further for the ultimate landscape inspiration. Dinyar Wadia is recognized worldwide first and foremost as a celebrated architect, but he is equally passionate about gardening and landscapes. One of his greatest achievements is … Read more