For her site IdealBite.com (think: green Daily Candy), Jen Boulden devises totally digestible ways to do the right thing—and she really walks the talk (minus the occasional eco indiscretion).
To make up for holiday excesses, we stewed up a protein- and vitamin-packed vegetarian chili. Plus, the perfect organic beer to accompany this hearty meal.
Our solutions for finally quelling the chaos in the most accumulation-prone spots: entry, mail area, bureau, bathroom and suitcase.
70the adventuress
Our incurably messy columnist scours clutter-control books (from 1861 to today!) in a quest for the 10 most useful tidying-up tips of all time.
72test-drive: coffeemakers
From small pots to unplugged models, we drank our way through countless machines
to find the six that best accommodate your lifestyle.
75renovating: the notebook
The most unbelievably compact and functional all-in-one kitchenettes—whole shebangs narrower than 3'!—for tiny spaces.
78features: radically resourceful
Knowing when to splurge and when to save, decorator and store owner Ames Ingham fancifies her petite rental without breaking the bank.
84the fashions of flowers
Roses, calla lilies and daisies were aesthetic icons in their day. We draw on their beauty to create period-inspired rooms for the present.
901,000 sq. ft. of chic
Lighting designers Stéphane and Frouwkje Pagani have a smart, minimalist-yet-cozy approach to communal living in tight quarters.
96masterpiece garden theater
With '60s fashion photography as an inspiration, clothing designer Yael Aflalo's garden-variety backyard gets a high-glam, low-maintenance makeover.
102cultivating quiet confidence
Robin Luce's classic turn-of-the-century apartment nods to the Gilded and Modern ages—and is filled with stealable ideas.
108one major statement
For these three risk-takers, there's never too much of a good thing. Running with a solitary motif (but stopping short of complete mania), they reveal the methods behind their singular tactics.
114a small home with worldly scope
Decorative artists Mehmet and Dimonah Iksel skillfully layer exquisite textiles of their own design on the walls of their sumptuous Parisian home/studio.
A tutorial that'll help you choose a compatible color scheme, the best fabric, and the right amount of material to reupholster a flea market find or spruce up a dull room.
