Desktop Wallpaper: January 2026 With Mandy Tsou

We’re kicking off a new year of Designer Desktops, one of our longest-running columns, with an artist whose work brings immediate joy to the screen. This month’s download comes from Los Angeles-based Mandy Tsou of Mandy Tea Design, known for her playful illustrations, muted color palette, and cinema

9 Cozy Home Decor Ideas You’ll Love For The New Year

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to turn inward and focus on comfort at home. After the bustle of the holidays, many of us crave spaces that feel quieter, softer, and more intentional. These cozy home decor ideas are rooted in simplicity and timeless style—small, thoughtful changes th

Step inside this mountain modern home in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains

C.S. Harrop Architects, together with Hickory Construction, has crafted this beautiful, rustic-modern home perched on Blackberry Mountain in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Nestled in Walland, Tennessee, this luxurious retreat perfectly blends breathtaking natural surroundings with timeless

A striking South Carolina mountain house with scenic views of Lake Keowee

This gorgeous traditional mountain house, designed by Mountainworks Custom Home Design with Ridgeline Construction Group, overlooks Lake Keowee in The Reserve community in Sunset, South Carolina. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills, the home blends timeless mountain architec