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These Vintage Botanical Illustrations Will Have You Gaping in Wonder

A massive archive of 150,000+ public-domain images—covering hundreds of years!—just went online. So, naturally, we scoured it to find the loveliest plant pictures we could.

February 14, 2020

February 19, 2020

Home & Garden

This Weekend’s Sales Are the Best Time to Shop for New Mattresses, Rugs, and TVs

With massive home sales happening now, here’s everything to shop over the holiday weekend

February 13, 2020

Home & Garden

Le Creuset’s Brand-New Colors Have Us Drooling

The two brand-new shades are a major spring mood

January 31, 2020

February 12, 2020

Home & Garden

Our Guide to Growing Citrus in the Garden

’Tis the season to taste-test and choose the best variety for your yard

October 30, 2017

February 4, 2020

Home News and Obsessions

Home & Garden

These Are the Hottest Housing Markets in the West Right Now

Here’s where to start house hunting in 2020

May 16, 2019

February 13, 2020

Decorating & Design

Tile It On: These Kitchens Put Stylish (and Sustainable) Tile in the Spotlight

Sustainable tile offerings are so plentiful now that it’s downright irresponsible not to consider an Earth-friendly finish in your kitchen. Here are some of our favorite tiles—and how some of our favorite designers are using them

January 30, 2020

Home Tours

Love Tiny Houses? You Won’t Want to Miss This Festival

San Diego and Portland, a flock of tiny house fans are flying your way! Here's our tiny house inspo to prep you for the fest

February 4, 2020

February 10, 2020

Home & Garden

Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture Closing After 88 Years

The Design School at Arizona State University is in talks to transfer the units so current students can complete their degrees

January 30, 2020

February 5, 2020

Gardening Indoors and Out

Garden Basics

Your Essential Winter Gardening To-Do List

Everything you need to know about maintaining your winter garden and paving the way for spring growth, tailored to every region in the West

February 4, 2020

February 10, 2020

Hilton Carter, Author of Wild at Home Book

Flowers & Plants

Steal These Looks from One of Instagram’s Hottest Houseplant Trendsetters

Cultivate your plant style with decorating inspo from Instagram plant-daddy sensation Hilton Carter’s Wild at Home book

January 30, 2020

Flowers & Plants

Why the Instagram Sensation #MonsteraMondays Means Money

Social media fame comes at a cost, even for plants

January 30, 2020

February 12, 2020

Flowers & Plants

Plant Parents Rejoice: A New Houseplant Emoji Is Coming Soon

Years after it was first proposed to the Unicode Consortium, a houseplant emoji is finally coming to a device near you! But what will it look like?

February 4, 2020

February 13, 2020

More Ideas

Home Tours

Ocean Views Abound in This Open and Airy Coastal Modern Home

Serendipity and smart design converge in a Southern California shoreside retreat

January 29, 2020

February 12, 2020

Decorating & Design

Tile It On: These Kitchens Put Stylish (and Sustainable) Tile in the Spotlight

Sustainable tile offerings are so plentiful now that it’s downright irresponsible not to consider an Earth-friendly finish in your kitchen. Here are some of our favorite tiles—and how some of our favorite designers are using them

January 30, 2020

Decorating & Design

Hardy and Sustainable Kitchen Countertops That Are Surprisingly Stylish

It’s easier than ever to have countertops that are easy on both the eye and the planet. Here are some of our favorite sustainable kitchen countertops

February 3, 2020

February 5, 2020

Green Living

These Four Paints Are Good for the Planet and Look Great in Your Home

These non-toxic, zero-VOC hues are your ticket to stylish, earth-friendly home decorating

February 3, 2020

February 19, 2020

artificial trees from Green City Solutions

Green Living

Artificial Trees Could Save Us All

Science fiction or a real-life solution to climate change? Artificial trees guzzle carbon dioxide like Mountain Dew, and climate scientists are telling us it's time to think outside the boxwood

January 22, 2020

January 29, 2020

Flowers & Plants

Fake Plants Are Evil—You’re Not. Grow Real Ones.

Growing plants can be hard, but nothing good ever comes from taking shortcuts—like fake plants. Here are some of the reasons why we say no to faux

January 16, 2020

January 27, 2020

Flowers & Plants

Plant Parenthood 101: The Five Basic Tenets of Caring for Your Plant Babies

Plants, like children, have their own particular needs. That said, most can be kept alive easily enough with the right combination of food, water, and a modicum of parental attention

January 24, 2020

Abundant Houseplants Designed by Hilton Carter

Flowers & Plants

Therapy in a Terracotta Pot: Are Houseplants Good for Your Brain?

Science backs up what we've suspected all along: that houseplants relieve stress and boost your mood

January 14, 2020

February 3, 2020

Home Tours

A SoCal Lakeside Cabin Gets a Total Remodel for Multi-Generational Vacations

This waterfront home was completely reimagined as a family escape for three generations

January 28, 2020

February 13, 2020

Decorating & Design

Don’t Be Square: Embrace Curves with These 11 New Items from Anthropologie

From velvety reading chairs to dramatically shaped water cans, Anthropologie has you covered when it comes to soft, organic forms

January 30, 2020

February 5, 2020

Decorating & Design

Rattan, Florals, and Palms: Serena & Lily’s New Spring Collection Is a Vacay State of Mind

From furniture to decor, these pieces are a breath of fresh spring air

January 30, 2020

February 12, 2020

Flowers & Plants

These Houseplant Subscription Services Guarantee You’ll Be Raking in the Green

Join one of these plant of the month subscriptions for guaranteed indoor greenery all year long

January 15, 2020

February 5, 2020