DESIGN by SAMANTHA SPURRPHOTOGRAPHY by FRONT DOOR PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by RICHARD LALIBERTE Starting fresh was more than an aesthetic goal, when Urvi Desai renovated her Flanders home. “In 2023, my husband passed away suddenly,” she says. “He fell on a walk and had a brain trauma that he never recovered from.” Their 21-year-old twin son and […]
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Making Home Their Own
DESIGN by SOUTH MAIN DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by NAYDA RONDON The 1987 colonial in Bealle Mead had pleasing architecture and generous square footage. Yet after nearly a decade, its main floor still read “waiting room,” recalls Jenna Reading. When she and Amanda Downs, co-founders of Allentown-based South Main Design (SMD), arrived in early 2024 […]
New In Surf City
DESIGN by JAMES YAROSHPHOTOGRAPHY by PATRICIA BURKETEXT by NAYDA RONDON A beach house can chase the view, or it can frame a life. A five-level, 5,000-square-foot home in Surf City on Long Beach Island does both. Designed by James Yarosh—founder of Holmdel-based James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Interior Design Gallery—this multigenerational haven puts family, […]
Set Up A ‘Jersey Friendly Garden’
A well-kept New Jersey yard often begins with familiar intentions: a few foundation shrubs installed years ago, a stretch of turf kept green for summer gatherings, perhaps a seasonal burst of color that comes and goes with the planting calendar. Over time, though, many homeowners find themselves spending more effort—and more resources—on maintaining that traditional […]
Design For Good
Who doesn’t relish a well-designed home tour? There’s nothing quite like stepping inside a thoughtfully curated space—experiencing its energy firsthand and the transportive effect of a carefully considered interior. If you’re craving just that, you can experience it five times over on June 5, all while supporting a meaningful cause. The Helping Others Move Equitably […]
Go Bold With Pattern
Outside your window, gardens are coming to life—a seasonal display of color, curated blooms and unique patterns that evolve throughout the warmer months. It’s dynamic, layered and full of energy, bringing a sense of vitality to the landscape. Have you ever wished for that same feeling indoors? You need not install a garden wall to […]
In The Shade Of Good Design
As Memorial Day approaches in New Jersey, attention turns outward—to terraces, patios and gardens poised to become the setting for a summer well spent. In these refined outdoor spaces—especially along the Shore, where many of us have homes—shade is no longer an afterthought, but an architectural gesture in its own right. “For a beach house,” […]
Riverfront Haven
DESIGN by GINNY PADULA, TOWN & COUNTRY DESIGN STUDIOPHOTOGRAPHY by TORI SIKKEMATEXT by NAYDA RONDON For one Manasquan family of six, waking up in their home never gets old. Though they’ve lived here since July 2024, the experience still feels a bit like a dream—one shaped by patience and the steady guidance of designer Ginny […]
Promoted To Full Time
DESIGN by MARC GOLDBERG, INTERIORS MATTERPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Anyone can dish out a compliment. But for the owners of a Manasquan weekend retreat, actions say it all: They are moving up the sale of their East Brunswick home to elevate their Shore getaway to year-round status. Explains empty nester Laura: “I […]
How To Savor The Season’s Best Flavors
Spring has a way of making everything feel a touch more indulgent—longer evenings, brighter flavors and just enough warmth to invite something a little decadent to the table. This season, we’re leaning into that effortless elegance with pasta dishes that celebrate the best of spring’s bounty, where fresh greens and citrus meet rich, comforting textures […]
5 Ways To Keep Your Home’s Exterior Fresh
We often think of the “spring refresh” as an indoor activity—throwing open the windows, swapping out throw pillows and area rugs and re-organizing cluttered closets. But you can take that same energy outside—and, in fact, you should. There are, of course, endless ways to make your outdoor spaces more chic (in fact, you can go […]