Cateto Club: An Architecture of Afterglow

Souvenirs are often dismissed as novelties, even clutter when they start to piles up: postcards, magnets, snow globes, the small ephemeral artifacts that compress a place into something portable. But at their best, souvenirs do something more profound. They preserve the feeling of a destination afte

Ome Dezin Restores a Whitney R. Smith Home in the Hollywood Hills

In The Colony, a tightly held enclave of the Hollywood Hills where mid-century houses survive in unusual numbers, a 1960 residence by Whitney R. Smith carries the quiet authority of a building that knew exactly what it wanted to be. Smith, a Case Study House architect and co-founder of Smith & Willi

Six Simple Ways to Bring Cottage Charm to Your Backyard

In the many homes we've lived in over the years, some had sprawling yards and others only a small patch of outdoor space. Having both taught me that charm doesn't come from the size of a yard, but from the thoughtful details that make it feel loved.

Fall in Love with an Unparalleled English-Style Bathroom

When I first bought my circa 1875 house, a big selling factor was the claw foot tubs, which I’ll never part with. This summer I have a goal to give our upstairs bathroom a refresh while still maintaining its vintage vibe. I’m exploring inspiration from English-style bathroom ideas, like the ones fea