WSJ. Magazine hits newsstands this Saturday in the Journal's weekend paper, and the magazine has offered us an exclusive preview of its September décor feature! This month, in "There's No Place Like (Someone Else's) Home," former Domino editor Rita Konig takes readers around the world to visit five exquisite residences that also double as hotels. "Most of these tranquil home-away-from homes Read more

The April issue of WSJ. Magazine hits the newsstands this Saturday, March 26, and lucky me, I've been given an exclusive preview of one of its delightful home décor features. To write her article "For the Love of Country," writer, decorator, and former Domino editor Rita Konig took a trip to the 16th century hunting lodge of interior decorator and bon vivant Nicky Haslam in the woodsy, Little Read more

After having a house guest visit for a week or so, I always feel I'm due for a vacation myself. It's exhausting to entertain day in and day out, and just the presence of a visitor in my home can make me feel slightly off-key. But a week isn't all that long. Imagine having 100,000 daily visitors in your home in one year. That is a reality for a young family of six in the English countryside of Read more

When I interviewed former Domino editor in chief Deborah Needleman in August of last year, I, of course, asked her what she was up to in her post-Domino life. She said she'd been spending her time gardening "like mad," consulting, and writing, and conceded that it was "quite a good relief to not be working so hard and to have a break from the pressure." Hopefully, she enjoyed her respite, because Read more

On trend: painterly florals. — Houzz Six designer tricks for a more comfortable home. — House Beautiful Check out some of the design changes in the new issue of Dwell. — Stylelist Home I'm dreaming of warm-weather backyards. — California Home + Design Get some interior lighting tips from the experts. — Real Simple Go shopping with architect Alexander Gorlin. — Dering Hall Tour Read more

Mind-bending braids you must see! 10 pumpkin treats you don't have to make!! Pregnant Jessica Simpson meets some cute kids at her latest launch A rumor we hope is true: is Kate Middleton pregnant? 10 creative ideas for your family holiday photos! Celebrate Emma Stone's style on her 24th birthday WSJ. Magazine editor Deborah Needleman on the perfectly imperfect home Do you want to see Jennifer Read more

This year at High Point Market I was thrilled to finally meet Deborah Needleman, one of my all-time design heroines. The lovely Ms. Needleman led a design luncheon at High Point where she talked about her new book, The Perfectly Imperfect Home. It has risen to the rank of my favorite home decor book of the past year, and it sits atop my slant-top desk next to a small box filled with antique Read more

Yesterday, I posted the first half of my interview with Deborah Needleman. The former editor of Domino magazine and the current editor of WSJ. Magazine, Deborah's new book The Perfectly Imperfect Home explores the concept of a comfortable, stylish home that's uniquely your own. Keep reading for the second half of my interview with Deborah Needleman! CasaSugar: I love how you include American Read more

LilSugar associate editor Rebecca Gruber recently had the chance to chat with interior and furniture designer David Netto about his new bedding and textile collection for children's lifestyle company Maclaren. Since I've long been a fan — I featured him as a Designer Spotlight back in '08 — I sent her some prying questions for Netto in advance. The first segment of Lil's interview is already Read more