A Tuscan-Inspired Home Brings European Ease to Los Angeles

“Two years ago, Lidan Sfadia and I sketched what at the time felt like a dream on paper,” says developer Edward Grigoryan. “A year ago, it was just dirt. Today, it’s a reality that still leaves me breathless.” The subject? A sprawling, 7,300-square-foot, U-shaped single-story home located in Tarzana

Puttering Diaries: What Happens When Puttering Becomes a Practice

I can’t believe August is almost over! As someone who has always loved fall, I’ve been enjoying summer more than ever this year. Part of it is that our summer weather here often feels a little like fall to me…soft, pretty, and never too hot. But I think it’s also because the older I get, [...]

Cozy Up Your Patio for Fall: Practical Decorating Tips

Just because summer is fading doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy your outdoor living spaces. Today I’m sharing some practical decorating tips to create cozy ambiance on your patio, deck, or porch. The gorgeous colors of fall provide free decorating outside which is a plus if you have lots of t

Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year Finds New Depth in Green

Green certainly isn’t revolutionary in interiors, but Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year makes the case that there is still plenty of territory to explore. Grounded (T27-01) sits somewhere between moss and olive, tempered by brown undertones that give the shade a noticeably earthier character. “In clear