There’s nothing like watching nature come alive after a long, gray winter. Now is the time to head outdoors and embrace florals inside and out as your garden bursts with color. But you needn’t limit yourself to your own garden. All around the state, magnificently manicured spaces are waiting for you to visit. Here are […]
5 Ways To Play With Patterns
Options abound if you’re redecorating a room this spring. Will you choose pieces with florals or geometric shapes, accents with stripes or animal prints? Personal preference, of course, will dictate your decision, but remember that mixing patterns is a viable choice as well. “Combining different patterns creates a layered look and adds texture and warmth […]
7 Backyards To Inspire Your Own Oasis
We’ve been cooped up indoors long enough. Now that the sun’s (mostly) shining and spring is well underway, it’s time to start thinking about migrating outdoors. While a pool is always a welcome addition to any backyard, wow factors like an outdoor living room, dining area and kitchen also can make a splash. If you’re […]
Present Perfect
DESIGN by COZETTE BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY by WING WONG/MEMORIES TTL TEXT by NAYDA RONDON “Preserved in time” is how Mary and Dave Johnson wryly described the Ringwood property they purchased in 2008. Built in 1975, the 3,436-square-foot, center-hall colonial was spacious and in great condition, but still chillin’ to a ’70s vibe. All good, though. “My […]
Homeowners’ Vision
Livingston homeowner Michael Witriol praises his new kitchen—“how aesthetic it is to look at and how pleasant it is to cook in.” Custom white-oak cabinets, natural quartzite stone countertops and vertically installed, dark-green, handmade tiles for the backsplash work together to give it a dramatic look, and it’s as practical as it is striking. “I […]