Cotton gingham napkins with a delightful daisy edge add a floral flourish to any summer party. Set of four, $65. WWW.MERIMERI.COM With a vibrant floral print inside and out, this pint-size ceramic colander is both functional and pretty. $19. WWW.NATU

Furnishing an open-air gazebo that encounters sunlight, wind, rain and dust calls for careful orchestration. Whether your gazebo will be used as a peaceful retreat, a culinary hub or multipurpose venue, function should always follow form. Blogger Rho

Through the years, Jennifer has remodeled her kitchen twice. Find all the details of her remodeling projects at https://jennifermaune.com/kitchen-remodel-ideas. While Jennifer Maune was expecting her sixth child, the Arkansas mom and avid home cook d

It’s hard to avoid falling in love with milk glass. Named for its milky appearance, this opaque glassware looks at home almost anywhere. Its neutral hue and simple yet elegant patterns allow it to coordinate with nearly any decor style, season or hol

This summer, make every day feel like a vacation by incorporating a bit of coastal farmhouse style into your home. Though it may seem more suited to homes near the ocean, the look easily blends with the farmhouse aesthetic, creating an inviting atmos

The allure of the casual, comfortable nature of farmhouse style is conveyed by many homes, whether they are on farms or not. The three houses in this issue are far from Midwestern rural fields, taking root instead near a lake in South Carolina, nestl

Makes 24 cookies Reminiscent of a favorite campfire treat, these soft and chewy cookies earned Heather Alemu of My Sweet Precision first prize in a baking competition. 2¼ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sug

The classic shape of a berry basket makes for a cute hanging planter. Using a paper punch, make a hole on each side of all four corners of a molded fiber berry basket. Put on gloves and spread adhesive grout mix evenly over the entire basket, inside

Many birds are avid insect eaters and can help control garden pests as well as disperse seeds and assist with pollination. Provide a nesting spot for feathered friends by turning a vintage cathedral-style radio cabinet into a birdhouse. Detach the ba

“Love at first sight” is how Daune Pitman describes her first encounter with Oak Cottage, the authentic Acadian cottage that she and her husband, Keith, now call home. It was the early 1990s and the 2,500-square-foot house was empty, but the newly en

Have a beloved souvenir T-shirt or sweatshirt that is damaged or doesn’t fit? Use it to cover a pillow! STEP 1 Choose a pillow form appropriate for the shirt size and design. This one is 12” × 18”. STEP 2 Cut around the shirt design in a rectangle, a

When traveling your favorite country roads, you’ll likely encounter a landscape dotted with farmhouses, barns, silos and grain bins. These iconic structures have long inspired elements in farmhouse decorating, but in recent years, the galvanized-meta

The long sunny days of summer may have you spending hours hanging around outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your DIY plans. Those endless days are perfect for completing a painting project on your driveway (no fumes in the house!) or

A large front porch is one of the features that attracted the Boylans to their home. Over the years, they've made some modifications to ensure it's a charming spot for morning coffee and evening wine. Whether you have a porch, deck or front stoop, co

After many years of living in the Northeast, Ellen and Gregg Winter were ready to spend their winters somewhere warm and sunny. They began with “a very exhaustive list of places far and wide,” Gregg says, even including spots outside the United State

When it comes to creative pursuits, there’s not much Sandra Boylan won’t try. She’s worked as an interior designer, a cosmetologist and a seller of vintage goods. Along the way, she’s painted pet portraits, refurbished furniture, stitched Halloween c

In this age of screens, social media and sameday delivery, it’s more important than ever for kids to learn basic skills that will put them on the path to a confident, productive life. Homesteaders past and present have provided children with a real-l

Make a floral sculpture that’s perfect for the kitchen or the dining room by combining green pears, yellow roses and pretty greens. Line the bottom of a wire bowl with vibrant green moss. Place a shallow bowl on top of the moss and set a rectangle of

• Choose a focal point for the room. Margy began by painting one wall black and then installing black picture frame molding to match the original molding in her home. • Add visual interest. To bring dimension to her black wall, as well as create an a

Coat glass milk bottles in pastel hues for a fresh spring display. Sarah Ramberg from Sadie Seasongoods painted the interior of her bottles to retain the shiny finish of the outer glass and then popped in artificial flower stems. For your project, th