In today’s Sunday edition, peek inside a Country Design 100 designer’s Connecticut home, where every room celebrates Americana style with joyful twists. Then head back here for a flower farmer’s secrets to beautiful bouquets (hint: head to the vegetable garden), an easy backyard dinner, books for your fall reading list, and decorating and antiquing tips.
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This 131-Year-Old House Looks Quiet on the Outside—Inside, It’s Bursting with Bold Patterns and Vintage Finds
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If homes embraced punctuation, designer Erick Espinoza’s would be peppered with exclamation points—and, perhaps, the occasional question mark. Take, for example, the over-the-top ottoman he designed that graces the living room. Outfitted in a circus-like pattern, it is hardly the expected choice. “I wanted people to question it, to say, ‘What the heck is that?’ ” he says. “It recalls folk art, which can be a little wacky and fun and weird.”
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4 Living Room Design Features That Instantly Date Your Space—and What Designers Do Instead
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How to Arrange a Stunning Summer Bouquet with Flowers from Your Garden
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Grilled Tomato and Shrimp Toast Is Made for Patio Dinners
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Sweet tomatoes, tender shrimp, and crusty toasted bread come together in an easy dinner that's fresh and flavorful—and perfect for entertaining.
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The Buzziest Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List
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The Most Valuable Pyrex Patterns You Can Own
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The Breezy Porch Upgrade Designers Turn to Every Summer
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Our homes editor is sharing the one trick she sees designers use again and again to make their porches feel cooler, even on the hottest summer days. No, it’s not a fan—it’s curtains! And these tips will help you pull off the look like a designer.
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“Curtains are excellent at blocking the sun, creating shade, and keeping your upholstery safe from the scorching rays.”
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—ANNA LOGAN, DEPUTY HOMES & STYLE EDITOR
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Your Next Great Antiquing Find Awaits!
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The Country Living Fair Is Back–Finally!
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