vol. 3, issue 5
june/july 2007
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- 44 we went nuts for
- Products we loved from this issue.
- 30 editors' cravings: Marble
- As a decorative finish, Marble Swirls have a heady, old-world romance that feels really rich.
- 53 scouting
- The 2007 revival of the Summer of Love, delicious (butter-free!) baked goods, how film director and author, Miranda July goes green, plus the best hostess gifts.
- 67 fashion at home
- Like her fantastically un-meringue-y bridesmaid dresses, designer Beth Blake's comfortably chic decor is the perfect mesh of classic good looks and pure fun.
- 70 fabric palette
- From zebra stripes to dalmatian dots, these preppy animal prints in summery hues enliven a tame space.
- 74 mini guide:
counter stools - Our roundup of 10 stylish perches turns kitchen counters and islands into worthy destinations.
- 78 ask dara
- Two window-treatment solutions from our style director.
- 81 the dish
- Take advantage of summer's peak season with grilled steak, corn on the cob and heirloom tomatoes, plus a berry dessert. This farm stand-fresh meal is so easy, you'll want to have it week after week.
- 86 the adventuress
- Barely able to defrost frozen fish sticks, our columnist heads to Basic Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America. She imparts five top-notch French-cooking tricks.
- 95 beauty at home
- Island-life enthusiast India Hicks reveals how to make even a landlocked home smell sea-breeze fresh.
- 102 sunshine state
- Twelve ways to protect, polish and soothe your skin into beach-ready beauty.
- 140 in the vase: herb and flower bouquets
- Mixed in with blooms, herbs yield super-fragrant—and totally unexpected—bouquets. We created six combos for the table.
- 110 test-drive: bath towels
- We put heaps through the wringer to find eight that are plush, absorbent—and good-looking enough to keep on display.
- 112 planted:
the evening garden - These white flowers are the night owls of the horticultural world, releasing their intoxicating scents only when the sun goes down.
- 115 muse marian
- Our well-rested columnist tells us how to transform an ordinary bedroom into a luxe oasis.
- 121 weekend project
- This genius solution for storing pots and pans comes straight out of Julia Child's kitchen.
- 122 renovator's notebook
- Indoor and outdoor floor solutions: painting an old deck a shiny, modish white; and who to call when you need to replace a tile.
- 124 african pastoral
- Artists Phyllipa and David Marrian live their own modern version of Out of Africa in their locally furnished home near Nairobi. Plus, the stores and restaurants in and around the city that will have you booking a trip pronto. Plus try out a delicious zanzibar fish soup recipe.
- 134 living with flowers
- In their East Hampton home, cosmetics exec Olivia Chantecaille and her family celebrate flora both inside and out.
- 140 12-step house therapy
- Full of cheerful colors and revamped flea-market finds, Krista Ewart's 1920s cottage is a study in happy decor. We've culled a dozen tips for creating this budget-friendly look.
- 148 the front lines of fabric
- Carolina Irving, Leonie Brown and Michael Smith's textile collections are lush and distinctive. These designers share how they incorporate fabric into their own boudoirs.
- 154 bringing nature into focus
- A harmonious mix of wood tones and multicultural finds transforms this modernist home into a warm and poetic hideaway.
- 160 the kit:
3 bathroom retreats - Whether you're a Francophile, a naturalist or a romantic, these hardware, fixture and accessory ideas will help you organize and elevate your loo.
- web exclusive:
small apartments - Tricks for decorating small spaces.
- web extra:
light summer meals - a roundup of our favorite summer recipes.
- web video exclusive: the great bed makeover
- Our Girl About Town, Rita Konig shops for sheets, pillows and a duvet with Tom Delavan to create a new look for an old bed.
