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Monochrome and minimalist, these naturalcolored Cove vases bring texture to a space.

Organically shaped platters in the Roscoe serving set range in sizes and chic, tonal greys.

“Color schemes are important when creating a space, and a monochromatic feeling is always settling.”

“I love when friends pop by. The trick is creating a space where there’s no extra effort needed to kick back and have a good time.”

SEBAGO CHAIR Relax into the slight backward pitch of the laid-back Sebago armchair, constructed of beautifully-grained white ash. “I see the living room as the ultimate lounge space. I want it to be beautiful, but it has to feel fun and relaxed.”

HAIR ON HIDE IVORY POUF Squares of ivory-colored cowhide are stitched together to form this soft-sided pouf that grabs attentions as a footrest, extra seat, or decorative accent. “Adding warm textures helps set a tone of comfort. It’s critical you feel comfortable when you create a space.”

DESIGN EXPERT GENEVIEVE GORDER lives in a beautiful walk-up apartment in New York, where her love of entertaining is reflected in her home space. “I love to create an indoor living space that is casual in its look and feel—a space that says, ’Come on in, make yourself a drink…let’s chill out!’” —Genevieve Open

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2017

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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Barri Leiner Grant’s secrets for keeping a grand old home young-looking.

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PRETTY ENOUGH TO EAT This photographer pictures her perfect kitchen garden.

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DREAM WEAVER A weaver and drummer create studio—and family— spaces.

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JOY’S BIG EASY LUNCH New Orleans inﬂ uences spice up these lunch recipes by Joy the Baker.

ON THE COVER P H OTO MAX KIM-BEE P R O D U C E D BY MONIKA EYERS PROP ST YLING E RIN SWIFT FA S H I O N S T Y L I N G L AU R E N GOODMAN HAIR & MAKE-UP C I N DY A DA M S

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Davis sofa: Bungalow 5; Drake slipper chair: Kate Spade New York; Coffee table: Orior By Design; Rug: ABC Carpet & Home; Lovesicle art: Ja Jules for Panier Home, framed in Bali bamboo by Framebridge; Izabal pillow: Leif; Rose Cumming Green Sabu Linen pillow: Artemisia.

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FRESH 16 OBSESSED 24 BEAUTY TEST DRIVE 26 SOLUTIONS 29 IN PERSON

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50 ENTREPRENEUR Bold, easy-to-hang wallpaper.

DECORATING Ways to make your home an extension of yourself.

64 I DID IT 70 DESIGN BOOKS 76 RENOVATION

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An expert shares ways to ease remodeling anxiety.

CUTTING EDGE Garden trends to try.

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FOOD 94 MASTER CLASS Unleash the potential of everyday spices.

BETTER 146 HEALTH Seven people who make it their business to improve lives.

154 LIVE FIT 158 BACK TO SCHOOL Prepping now means less stress in the family routine.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Grab-and-go breakfasts.

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Social media can feel like your best friend—or your worst enemy. As it goes with friends, most of the time we love everything about them, but once in a while they drive us crazy. Whether our hours on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are a good or a bad thing (remember a few years back when the conversation was about how many hours we, especially children, spent in front of the TV?), I love the endless supply of inspiration social media offers. Instagram is my favorite. I find it motivating to see what other people are doing creatively. I follow cooks, chefs, decorators, makers, designers, gardeners, landscape designers, flower arrangers … the list goes on and on. I am personally acquainted with some of them; others I am familiar with only through their images. But I still feel as if I know these people, or at least the personas they choose to reveal to the world. Some criticize image-based social media as fake, boastful, or putting on airs. But really, when and where do we show our true selves outside our closest circle of friends and family? We put on a bit of a show every time we head to work or to a friend’s for a party. As a former art director, I get creative satisfaction working on how my posts look, picking the best light and camera angles. In our annual Stylemaker issue, we focus on people who we feel are doing beautiful things on social media and influencing the way people decorate, cook, and garden. Our editors selected talented folks from all ages and walks of life. Some have a down-to-earth style like Joy the Baker hosting a lunch in New Orleans. Others, like Barri Leiner Grant, have spent decades keeping up with a parade STEPHEN ORR, of trends as interior stylists. We get lots of ideas and Editor in Chief trendspotting from these creative souls, and we instagram @steporr twitter @orrsteporr can’t wait to introduce you to our talented “friends.”

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HUNTERGATHERERS As stylists, they spend their days sourcing products to pretty up homes for photo shoots. Now they’re also shopkeepers, serving up their favorite things, plus tips and tricks, for customers who want to take a bit of their look home.

Sarah Storms, creative director of K Colette, and owner Karen Burke source artisanal pieces for the Portland, ME, store and its website.

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Sarah opts for unusual frames like this burl wood one.

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The visual threads running through the rooms she styles are lush color, a sense of happiness, and a hint of imperfection. “I’m drawn to traditional with a few surprises thrown in to hit the refresh button,” Sarah says. After years of styling for magazines, Sarah hit the shop ﬂoor at K Colette, where she serves as creative director. “Sourcing for photo shoots is ephemeral; it’s about capturing a moment. I love that these products I’m so passionate about go home

the classicism of a bust without the seriousness. Just right for a single lilac. $42

For a subtle twist on a monogram, embroider a message in same-color ﬂoss.

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In a big vase, a single tree branch becomes a beautiful sculpture, making as much of a statement as 50 peonies would. E M B R AC E I M PE R F ECTIO N

Lean art in a bookcase for a surprise

Don’t polish your silver. Instead, celebrate the color variance and wonderful old-world patina that naturally develops. All products shown are available at kcolette.com.

The beauty of styling is that it’s not permanent, so experiment! SARAH STORMS

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Marble fruit looks

FR E S H S H O P K E E P E R

Styling is the last layer in decorating. Like putting on makeup, it can look totally natural or it can be dramatic.

Rooms with lots of negative space need big pattern on the ﬂoor.

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A joie de vivre permeates everything Lili does, whether styling magazine shoots, running her brand consulting fi rm Je/LOVE Studio, or collaborating with artisans for Panier Home, the online store she recently launched with design editor Mieke ten Have. With her distinctly French style (Lili was raised in Paris and Lyon, and panier means basket in French), she makes everything look effortless. “I love understated luxury,” she says. “A room should be chic but totally comfortable and always a little undone.” Having the confidence to mix high and low is also paramount.

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“I love indigo. It goes with any other color.” The Colony Cushion Cover has a red-striped back. $65

Bali black bamboo, framebridge.com

Madeleine Castaing. Try it on a lampshade or an upholstered screen, or go all the way with wall-to-wall carpet. GO DARK

Every room can handle a little animal print. This paper shade is hand-painted.

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Especially when they’re layered with art, dark walls never fail to add drama. All products shown are available at panierhome.com.

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Putting a bed in a corner gives the feel of a cozy nook.

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Traveling the world for her styling jobs, Kim adds a laid-back vibe to projects as varied as a hotel in Tulum, Mexico, and catalog shoots for Canvas Home and Anthropologie. “It’s about creating spaces that feel lived in with an ease that is warm, approachable, and tactile,” she says. Kim spends a lot of time working with artisans in Mexico and Morocco, so launching Totem Home, her line of textiles, rugs, and woven goods, was a natural progression. “Everything is handcrafted in small batches and uses dyes made from nuts, bark, and ﬂowers,” Kim says. S H OW YO U R STU F F

The most stylish spaces feel personal, so group objects you’ve collected to tell a story.

Made in Oaxaca, Mexico, Sky Cups are sized for ﬂowers, wine, water, whatever. From $32 “I like a table where tones are muted and dinnerware has an organic feel.”

Cut some flowers short and leave others tall. Or float a flower head in a bowl of water like a lotus. I M PROVI S E

Drape this Moroccan Pom Pom Blanket over a sofa for a wave of color. 60"×92", $250

A washed linen bedsheet can be a beautiful tablecloth. Kim likes the selection at H&M. C R E ATE A COCOO N

Plants envelop a room and give it a sense of fantasy. Opt for sculptural varieties like agave or giant aloe. G O FO R TH E S U RE TH I N G

“I love the versatility of throw pillows. You can never have too many.” Dawn handwoven cotton, 12"x18", $160

There’s always a place for a beat-up old leather chair. All products shown are available at totemhome.com. Q

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instagram can doze off for maybe an hour with dirty skin, @embeautycoach but I can’t turn in for the night without washing my face. For one, my complexion looks dull (and my pores seem enormous) if I don’t faithfully remove the daily layer of makeup, sunscreen, and grime. What about my fancy night serum? It deserves a clean surface. Plus, the ritual feels great: lather, massage, LO O K FO R B O N U S splash—what’s not to love? So when I first heard about I N G R E D I E NT S micellar water—the suds-free, no-rinse LI K E G LYC E R I N FO R HYD R ATI O N French beauty secret gaining O R SALI CYLI C popularity stateside—I ignored it until AC I D TO U N C LO G the growing bottle collection on my PORES. desk demanded attention. Would this cleanser be as effective as a foam and feel as pampering? It turns out that micellar water does indeed wipe away the remains of the day—with some help from a cotton round. Primarily water, the formula contains mild surfactants that cluster into tiny balls (called micelles), says Mona Gohara, M.D., a dermatologist based in Danbury, CT. “The micelles dissolve and lift away dirt and grime without drying out your skin.” Many micellars even remove eye makeup—except for truly budgeproof mascara. The streamlined step is ideal for anyone who can’t muster the energy to run the tap before bed. Personally, I miss my old-school routine but am hooked on how dewy Simple Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water, $9.99; Walmart Yes to Tomatoes and smooth my skin feels. Micellar Water, $8.99; Target Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water I think I’ll keep my washcloth Travel Size, $3.99; garnierusa.com Erborian Cleansing Water, $26; sephora.com Botanics in the linen cabinet for now. Hydration Burst 3 in 1 Micellar Cleanser, $8.99; ulta.com Q

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The right shade should disappear into your skin, but it’s unrealistic to expect one foundation to always match. “You need a couple of shades you can switch between or mix when your skin tone changes,” says Luis Casco, a global beauty ambassador for Mary Kay. Skin tone typically darkens in the summer and lightens in the winter, so you may need to go up or down a shade to keep your look natural. Also, Luis points out that most us of have slightly different shades of skin on the body and face. Two hues allow some wiggle room to even out skin between face, neck, and chest.

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Raised in Minnesota and trained as an artist, he fell into decorating while working as an art installer for designer Miles Redd. Kaihoi is here to help you conquer purple-phobia. KE E P IT S I M PLE

says designer David Kaihoi, who transformed the living room in his onebedroom New York City apartment into a cozy jewel box by painting almost every inch of it—walls, shutters, trim—matte purple. The eggplant velvet banquette subtly contrasts with the walls, and the oxblood throw is a vivid but not-too-bright accent. Dark green in the artwork, plants, and ethnic textiles on pillows balances and lightens the purple and ties it back to nature.

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Pale gray-purple plus a plasterlike putty are “moody and comfortably cool,” Kaihoi says.

To avoid a “Crayola mix of straight red and straight blue,” choose a “deep and dark or light and bright,” purple, Kaihoi says. B RI N G I N WOO D

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Silvery gray with soft lavender recalls “runway couture, like a taﬀeta gown in the sunlight,” he says.

The shade can feel intimidatingly fancy, but “pairing it with a solid, digniﬁed material like wood or any kind of natural ﬁ nish grounds it.” J U ST TRY IT, YO U ’ LL LI KE IT

“Especially when it comes to paint,” he says. “Start with a door. You can always paint over it.” Q

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“YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH MORE IN A SMALL SPACE,”

“Because purple is so singular, put it alongside the classics: black, white, and gray.” His purple room has a dark navy ﬂoor, black shelving unit, and black-and-white artwork.

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POLISHED NICKEL LEGS MODERNIZE A BURL WOOD TOP.

GRAYED LAVENDER LOOKS SOPHISTICATED BUT LIGHTHEARTED.

B L AC KE N E D

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We’ve all got Pinterest dreams and Instagram wishes. But what if we need some real professional help to make them come true? Here’s how one San Francisco homeowner found her decorating groove via an online design service. 40

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A SPIKY FIXTURE SERVES UP GLAM WITH ATTITUDE.

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HIGH DRAMA Brass bell-shape pendants put bling overhead without stealing the spotlight.

B E FORE

THE PROBLEM

DARK & DATED The kitchen was functional but didn’t convey Lisa’s style. An abundance of cabinets and so much wood made the old kitchen look orange and dreary. Decades-old ﬁxtures desperately needed updating. THE FIX

LIGHT & BRIGHT WIDENING THE NEW COUNTERTOP BY A FEW INCHES CREATED AN OVERHANG, MAKING A SPOT FOR BREAKFAST.

isa Hauswirth isn’t that different from any homeowner who turns to an online design service—except she used to work for one. Though she knew what she liked, when it came to renovating her early 1900s San Francisco home, Lisa hired Decorist, the online design service where she had held multiple roles (except designer). In fact, she hired two Decorist pros: MAS Design for its kitchen expertise and Simone Howell to help her ﬁ nish almost-there rooms. “You always wonder, I know I like this or that, but is it the right decision?” she says. The collaboration unlocked the earthy-glam look that was Lisa’s vision all along.

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Lisa wanted marblelook counters, open shelving, and a lighter treatment for her existing ﬂoors. MAS Design

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D I M PS E

No. 277 Farrow & Ball (wall) THIS VINTAGE LUCITE RIBBON CHANDELIER IS FROM ETSY.

B E FORE

THE PROBLEM

AN ODD MIX Lisa knew her Chippendalestyle chairs didn’t work with the mod vintage chandelier and table she had recently bought. The dark walls felt out of place, and she needed help making the large-format photo, an aerial view of a classroom, into the focal point. THE FIX

THOROUGHLY MODERN One perk of an online design service is being introduced to new-toyou sources. Designer Simone Howell, who lives in Dallas, scoured Etsy and a favorite local shop, Scout Design, for chromeaccented chairs to build on the glam look. THE PROBLEM

IN FLUX The living room was partially renovated to include open shelves but needed the right vintage-inspired decor and furnishings to come full circle. THE FIX

GOING GLAM Clean-lined brass furniture, a mod light ﬁxture, and hits of purple, white, and warm metals complete the look.

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Leggy furniture and a glasstop table maintain an airy aesthetic.

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

OPEN SHELVES HUNG IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW STILL ALLOW SUNLIGHT IN.

GRETCHEN HANSEN Founder and CEO of Decorist, the online design service behind this polished redo. H OW DO E S D ECO RI ST WO R K?

B E FORE

It matches you with a designer that ﬁts your style and budget. You can also pick your own from the site if you like a certain aesthetic. Then you hire the designer for a ﬂat per-room fee.

THE PROBLEM

WASTED SPACE The bathroom across from the kitchen had a large shower that was rarely used, above. The room had become a catchall for clutter.

PROJ ECT COST ?

Most range from $2,000 to $5,000 with product, but they’ll work with any size budget.

THE FIX

PURPOSEFUL REVAMP

T H E D E TA I L S

WARM METALS Gold and brass accents shine in every room. The repetition creates cohesion and adds warmth to the cool, neutral palette of grays and lavenders.

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H OW DO WE CO M M U N I CATE ?

SLIM BARSTOOLS TUCK UNDER THE DESK WITHOUT DISRUPTING FLOW.

Send Pinterest images and visual hints of your style. You message your designer through the website 24/7. WI LL TH EY U S E MY STU F F?

If you like, yes. The designer will also source new items from shops that suit your budget and aesthetic.

MORE Turn the page for more online design services to check out.

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Ditching the shower freed premium real estate to create a new pantry-wet bar, above right. The space features a wine refrigerator, lots of storage, and design cues from the kitchen. An ethereal wallpaper doubles as art.

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AT YOUR SERVICE

You give the details about your room, your style, and your budget. They bring the design chops, decorating advice, and shopping help. Along with Decorist, these three leading online design services are putting pro design help within reach.

LAUREL & WOLF

H OW IT WO RKS Choose one of three

levels. Each includes a style board, shopping list, and instructions for setting up the room. Choose the items you want to buy from their catalog, and the team orders and tracks them. COST The Light package ($59/room) is ideal if you’ve got the basics in place but need help accessorizing. The Classic ($149/ room) covers space planning and choosing furniture. The Signature ($249/room) is like the Classic, but you get concepts from three designers. PE RKS If you ﬁ nd something for a lower price than what’s listed in their catalog, they’ll match it.

HAVENLY

two packages depending on the scope of the project. In each, the designer creates a mood board based on your vision, reﬁnes it using your feedback, and gives you a shopping list. Havenly will place the orders if you like. COST The Mini ($79) gets you one design concept, two weeks of access to a designer, and two weeks of post-makeover support. The Full ($199) gets you three concepts to choose from, more revisions, additional design and support time, a ﬂoor plan, and a 3-D rendering. COO L F E ATU RE Design Quickies, free 30-minute chats with a designer.

HOMEPOLISH HOW IT WORKS After a

one-hour consultation— via video, or in SET A MOOD person if you live Put dimmers on in one of the all light switches. 15 cities they Great lighting serve—you get a changes proposal for the everything. design and how many hours it will take. Then you decide how much design time to purchase. You also get free ordering and tracking plus discounts on furniture and decor. COST Design time is $130/hour with a 10-hour minimum. For small projects, a one-day session costs $390. Q

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Designers aren’t mind readers. Be honest about what you do and don’t like so they can give you something you love. LEURA FINE, FOUNDER LAUREL & WOLF

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The design brain behind decor company Mitchell Black is taking the intimidation out of wallpaper, one bold pattern and easyhang strip at a time.

MEET LYNAI JONES WHY WALLPAPER?

Customers kept requesting the company’s framed pop art prints in bigger and bigger sizes. “Eventually we thought, Why not make wallpaper?” Lynai says. WHAT MAKE S YO U RS D I F F E R E NT ?

Any of the designs can be printed digitally as peel-and-stick, commercial-grade, or traditional wallpaper. It’s all printed in Chicago. WALLPAPE RI N G TI PS?

Some pros paint ﬁ rst, but it’s not necessary. Just spackle holes and sand rough spots. Also know that peel-and-stick paper traps small air bubbles. “If you’re a perfectionist, save it for rooms with lots of furniture and soft light.”

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WHAT ’S N E X T ?

Floorcloths in some patterns. They’re a sleek rug alternative— great for people with kids, pets, or allergies.

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MATCH JUST A BIT

QUIET PATTERN

KEEP BALANCE

GIVE IT A TRY

Each art piece in this grouping designer Holly Hollingsworth Phillips curated contains colors in the wallpaper palette. Wallﬂower, $133

The subtle ﬁsh scale pattern in this room by designer Bobbi Jo Engelby adds visual texture but lets the mantel and mirror shine. Don’t Be Koi, $113

If the walls look heavy, keep the furniture light and vice versa. This exuberant pattern called for seethrough furniture. Foo You Looking At, $113

A room you don’t use every day is a good place to go for it with pattern. “Most people are delighted once they take the leap,” Lynai says. Fanning Out, $113 Q

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People used to be timid about wallpaper, but with peel-andstick you can try anything. There’s no remorse. LYNAI JONES

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For beauty entrepreneur Gregg Renfrew, keeping it simple is a way of life. Step inside her sunny L.A. home and see how she does it.

A DUR ABLE VINTAGE KILIM WORKS AS A LARGE-SCALE ART PIECE .

Once a carport, this outdoor dining room is one of the family’s favorite spaces. “It feels like we’re in the country even though we’re in the middle of L.A.,” Gregg Renfrew says.

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S Most items in the living room hold signiﬁcance for Gregg. The two-tone painting by Thomas Fougeirol, above, speaks to her love of art. The zebra-look rug is from South Africa, where her husband grew up.

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The metal-and-glass front doors of the 1959 ranch reﬂect Gregg’s classic-with-an-edge style. “They’re one of my favorite parts of the home because they’re unexpected,” she says. “They open the entire house.”

imple, straightforward, and refined. Gregg Renfrew relies on this combination in all aspects of her life: her wardrobe, her home, and her company, the nontoxic beauty brand Beautycounter. Gregg’s home is the decor equivalent of her go-to outfit: a striped T-shirt with jeans and a statement necklace. Dramatic black and navy accent walls are the unfussy backdrop that goes with everything and anchor the sunny L.A. ranch. Large-scale artwork and pottery are the chunky jewelry. And Gregg’s love of bold pattern comes through on pillows, rugs, and even the family room sofa. She likes her furniture oversized and comfy for husband Mark and kids Phebe, Jameson, and Georgie, but in well-tailored shapes that don’t overwhelm the room. Gregg’s past career in fashion with the likes of J.Crew and Bergdorf Goodman helped cement her personal style and the confidence to stick to it. “Your home should be a version of who you are and what you love,” she says. “It should feel easy.”

H O M E D E C O R AT I N G

LIGHT WOOD AND ROUGHHEWN POT TERY KEEP BLACK WALLS FROM FEELING TOO FORMAL .

Friend and interior designer Antony Todd helped bring Gregg’s signature style to life. “He knows the colors I love, and he knows we have three kids.” Chairs upholstered in black and a dark gray rug look luxe and hide spills.

YOU CAN DO A LOT WITH ACCESSORIES. THEY’RE A REALLY UNDERVALUED OPPORTUNITY. THE POTTERY GOES BACK TO THE WAY I DRESS: BOLD ACCESSORIES. GREGG RENFREW

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H O M E D E C O R AT I N G

E V E RY R O O M H A S B L AC K AC C E N T S . I N THE KITCHEN , IT’S THE LIGHT FIXTURE AND FAU C E T S .

GREGG RENFREW This wife, mom of three, and beauty guru has a back-to-basics approach to just about every thing. SAF E AT H O M E

At Gregg’s house, wood ﬂoors get scrubbed with vinegar and water rather than chemical cleaners, and glass cookware replaces nonstick. PAT TE R N PL AYS

“We wanted the island to feel comfortable and casual enough that the kids would want to hang out there,” Gregg says. The half butcherblock, half gray stone countertop of the island, above, is stylish and durable. It gets put to the test during Saturday morning smoothiemaking sessions. A large mirror, hung where you’d expect to see artwork, makes the family room, right, feel larger and brighter. The gray patterned sectional handles a crowd on game night. “We love to play cards and backgammon,” Gregg says. “We’ll crank up the ﬁre and play for hours.”

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“To me, stripes are like a neutral,” Gregg says. “Mix and match them with diﬀerent patterns and colors, and you’ll see they go with almost everything. They’re easier to work with than you’d think.” ART APPREC IATIO N

“I love art, but for me, it’s not about what’s valuable or up-andcoming; it’s just about what I like,” Gregg says. Her favorite budget idea: Blow up a great big photo in black and white. TO P PRIO RIT Y

“No matter where I am or what I’m doing, I will interrupt anything to pick up the phone with my husband or my kids. Everyone I work with knows that’s just part of the deal.” Q

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i did it!

Two crafty sisters fashioned a modern pegboard that displays often-used art supplies and small treasures while keeping them well within reach.

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Twins and best friends Melissa Fenlon and Sara Albers don’t do everything together— Sara lives in San Francisco, Melissa in Crested Butte, CO. But they regularly team up on creative projects sharing the clean, modern style they both love. Case in point: the wall organizer they designed for Sara’s home oﬃce. The white-and-raw-wood version of a pegboard features movable shelves and a piece of copper pipe to corral rolls of washi tape. “This project is modern yet works in so many spaces,” Melissa says. “It’s so versatile.” Sara says the pegboard, which cost $40 in supplies, not only neatens her work space, it also sparks her creativity with its easy-to-change display. Despite her novice building skills (Sara admits power tools are outside of her “crafting comfort zone“), the pegboard took just two-and-a-half hours to complete. See page 66 for the how-to.

Show us! Send photos of you with your latest project to IDidIt@meredith.com, and post on Instagram with our #BHGIDidIt hashtag.

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BY KIT SEL ZER PHOTOS EDMUND BARR ST YLING L AUR A HULL

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WHAT THEY DID

The hole layout—more vertical space between holes than horizontal—is key to this pegboard’s style, but you can adjust the overall size to ﬁ t your needs.

MEET MELISSA & SARA The sisters share DIY projects, recipes, and fashion trends on their blog, Alice & Lois, named for their grandmothers.

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Melissa: “To take a

break and create something with my hands.” Sara: “Because learning new DIY and crafts skills is my way of constantly growing.” EVE RY H O M E N E E D S

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PLAN THE HOLES

Starting in the center of the plywood, mark a hole. Mark two more on both sides of it, leaving 5 inches between each mark. Repeat with two rows above and below, leaving 8 inches between rows. You should have 25 marks.

DRILL THE HOLES

Use a ½" drill bit to drill the marked holes. Sand away any splintering around the hole edges, front and back.

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PAINT THE PLYWOOD

Prime and paint plywood with a brush or roller.

SET IT UP Place dowel pieces

into holes, using three dowels for the short shelf, four dowels for each long shelf, and two dowels for the copper pipe. Put the remaining dowel in a hole to serve as a hook. Lean the board against a wall, or mount it by driving 3" screws into a stud (or use hollow-wall anchors). To keep the copper pipe in place, wrap a rubber band around the pegs it rests on.

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Five new books from icons of design promise pages of inspiration and a tool kit for cultivating personal style. We borrowed a few of their lessons.

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Understated luxury is designer Victoria Hagan’s hallmark, and her latest book showcases 10 new projects where beauty, fantasy, and comfort meld to accommodate the realities of the owners’ lives. “I always look for a mood,” Victoria says. “The ﬁ rst question I ask a client isn’t ‘How do you want a house to look?’ but rather, ‘How do you want the space to feel?’” This bedroom’s ocean-and-sand color palette is designed to lull. DREAM SPACES by Victoria Hagan & David Colman, $55 All books shown are available in October 2017 wherever fine books are sold.

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Allow yourself the freedom to experiment, play, and switch things up.

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MAKE YOUR OWN RULES Known for eclecticism and embracing plants and multicultural patterns, designer Justina Blakeney invites readers to ﬁnd their “spirit environment” and create spaces that bring out their best. THE NEW BOHEMIANS by Justina Blakeney, $24.59

Author and design expert Dominic Bradbury’s portfolio of designers’ own homes reﬂects their creativity and experimentation. For instance, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s dining room distills their polished aesthetic in its simplest form: a study in white, black, and wood. MAKING HOUSE by Dominic Bradbury, $55

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PAI R A RU STI C TAB LE WITH S H I NY C HAI RS FO R D R AMA WITH O UT CO LO R .

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EXPRESS YOURSELF With friends around the world, Miguel Flores-Vianna takes us on a tour of artful homes through his camera lens. The Parisian retreat of textile designer Carolina Irving exempliﬁes the elegant, collected look in which unexpected colors, disparate patterns, and traditional elements are fresh and modern.

PHOTOS: (TOP) MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA, (BOTTOM) ERIC PIASECKI

HAUTE BOHEMIANS by Miguel FloresVianna, $65

REMEMBER YOUR PLACE Renowned for his luxurious, low-key classicism, architect Gil Schafer explores how a connection to place inﬂ uences the character and soul of a home. Stained paneling would be too serious (and costly) for this lakeside home’s library, but bright red paint makes it relaxed and playful. A PLACE TO CALL HOME by Gil Schafer III, $55 Q September 2017 |

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INSIDE TRACK Remodeling can be scary. With her company Sweeten, Jean Brownhill lessens the stress by guiding homeowners and contractors. Her advice can make your project go smoothly. AF TE R

Her own bad renovation experience inspired Jean Brownhill, a trained architect, to launch a matchmaking business. She helps homeowners planning a renovation (many for the ﬁ rst time) ﬁ nd the right contractor and navigate trouble spots. A successful remodel starts with these seven tips.

First, Brownhill suggests you identify what’s driving you. This includes what she calls technical motivations (my kitchen is small and hard to cook in) and emotional motivations (my kitchen makes me feel like I’m still a renter; I want to feel grown-up). Clearly stating your reasons helps prioritize must-haves.

Choose a contractor who knows how to communicate.

Interview three prospective contractors. Learn what you can expect

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This six-year-old company connects homeowners in the New York metro region and Philadelphia with general contractors. She plans to expand to other cities. H OW IT WO R K S

Wallpaper and blue cabinets transformed this Brooklyn kitchen, above. It was the contractor’s idea to display the homeowner’s dinnerware collection on shelves and hide a dishwasher behind a cabinet panel to the left of the chair.

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from them during the remodeling process, compare their project bids, and imagine yourself meeting with them weekly—or more frequently—during the project. “Focus on communication because that’s where projects break down,” Brownhill says. “Ask yourself if your communication styles are compatible.”

Don’t just accept the low bid.

A contractor’s bid that is signiﬁ cantly lower than the others is a red ﬂ ag. There shouldn’t be much variation among bids. If there is, ask why. “We have seen it so many times,” Brownhill says. “We’ve had to pick up the pieces after someone’s BY KIT SEL ZER

friend’s cousin said he could do it for half the price.”

Remodel for you, not for future buyers.

Homeowners often feel conﬂ icted about whether they should build the kitchen or bath they want or one geared toward resale later. “Absolutely

Post a description of your project (anything from a small bath renovation to a whole-house overhaul) on sweeten .com. You’ll be matched with three to ﬁve general contractors who have been vetted by the Sweeten staﬀ and who are well-suited to your project. YO U R C H O I C E

Meet with each contractor to discuss your project and request a bid. Then you decide which one to hire. WHAT YO U PAY SWE E TE N

Nothing. Once you’ve committed to a project, the contractor pays Sweeten a small commission. O N G O I N G H E LP

A Sweeten adviser is available throughout your project to make sure it all goes smoothly.

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build a space you’ll be extremely happy with ,” Brownhill says. But keep in mind you may want to sell your home someday. If you love wild color or pattern, choose paint or removable wallpaper rather than cabinets or tile so it’s easy to change.

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Make decisions before the demolition begins.

You’ll save time and money if you aren’t choosing materials and changing ﬂ oor plans once the crew starts working. “It’s a myth that general contractors want to stretch the project out,” Brownhill says. “If you have all the materials on-site and decisions made, they can ﬁ nish quickly and go on to their next project.”

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Be smart about your budget.

Set aside 10–15 percent of your renovation budget for contingencies. Ask your contractor for ways to get a high-end look at an aﬀordable price. One example Brownhill cites: installing custom doors on stock cabinets to make them more special. What’s worth the splurge? “Anything you’re going to touch on a daily basis, which includes faucets and door handles,” Brownhill says.

If possible, move out while your home is being renovated. ”Small children especially should not be living in an active construction site,” Brownhill says. “There is so much

construction debris— ﬁ ne particles in the air that you should not be inhaling.” If you are staying put to save money, be aware that having your contractor work around you costs time, so you may not save money in the end. If you must stay, Brownhill recommends using a good-quality dust barrier—a plastic sheeting system that seals rooms under construction—and spending a few nights in a hotel during the worst of it (read: no running water). Q

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OUTDOOR SPACE. THESE 18 TIPS—NEW TRENDS AND EVERGREEN IDEAS — BRING STYLE TO ANY GARDEN, NO SWEAT.

GO BIG—REALLY BIG

Supersize foliage—like the ‘Empress Wu’ hosta’s 2-foot-long leaves—is a shameless attention-grabber. For more plants with big personalities, turn to page 86.

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BY DIANA DICKIN SON AND JAMES A . BAGGET T PHOTOS MART Y BALDWIN

BIG-LEAF DRAMA

Delivering more than just star power, oversize foliage adds impact and another dimension to gardens suﬀering from same-sizeness. Try one of these:

PETASITES JAPONICUS This sturdy, lowgrowing perennial, also known as sweet coltsfoot, produces huge leaves and prefers moist soils and full to part shade.

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Iceland poppies look dressy, like giant sherbet-color tissue paper flowers. GRETCHEN O’NEIL, PETALSINKFLORAL.COM

ASTILBOIDES TABULARIS Slightly scalloped edges on the 2-foot-wide umbrellalike leaves give this hardy perennial an almost delicate air.

RHEUM PALMATUM Also known as ornamental rhubarb, the perennial has pointy-edge leaves that start oﬀ red in the spring and turn deep green.

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BOTANICALS If garden trends had a hall of fame, botanical prints would be a shoo-in. We never grow tired of these no-fail hits of nature. Our new favorite: Prints of tropical plants from the New York Botanical Garden archives. Each 22×26-inch giclée print comes matted and framed. L’ananas Pingouin Print (shown), $299; frontgate.com

Our love aﬀair with IKEA and Marimekko helped pave the way for the next Nordic invasion: bringing Scandinavian design elements—simplicity, boldness, and function—to our landscapes. After ﬂipping through Annika Zetterman’s New Nordic Gardens ($45; Thames & Hudson), we welcome the Nordic storm.

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GRAY GARDENS Who needs 50 shades? A handful of age-old stony hues naturally play up the green in your garden. Consider concrete, slate, and granite for hardscapes and lightweight resin and ﬁber stone for containers.

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BRING THE LOOK HOME 1 Glisan Grey Hanging Planter, $14.95; cb2.com 2 Ridged Stone Planter (limestone and resin), 32" tall, $199; westelm.com 3 Stacked Rock Planter (cement, glass ﬁber, and slate), 11³⁄4" tall, $79.95; crateandbarrel.com 4 Modern Resin Stone Window Box Planter in Charcoal, $139.99; wayfair.com 5 Concrete Fluted Planter, Medium Square, $149; potterybarn.com 6 Tokyo Composite Pot Planter, $30.99; allmodern.com

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SEED STEWARDS The Hudson Valley Seed Co. celebrates seed diversity with their Art Pack series: heirloom ﬂowers and vegetables in artist-designed packets. Each packet includes the history behind the heirloom variety and an artist bio. $3.95; hudsonvalley seed.com

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SEDGE LAWNS Ready to trade your buzz-cut lawn for a tousled-looking shag? Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, sedges are a great grass alternative for adventurous gardeners willing to walk on the wild side.

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Once you see Mexican feathergrass sway in the wind, it’s impossible not to fall in love with it.

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RETRO REVIVAL Rattan, the eco-hip material of the ‘70s, heads outside. Weatherproof pieces like IKEA’s Mastholmen chair ($100) bring the look to patios and porches. Bold outdoor fabrics upgrade standard cushions. Kaufmann Costa Rica in Jungle (seat), fabricguru.com; Grass II (pillow), fschumacher.com

“I’m into Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) as a houseplant in the winter and in a patio pot in summer. The leaves are edible and very spicy.” Rochelle Greayer, pithandvigor.com

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“They take awhile to grow, but they’re worth the wait.” Michelle Inciarrano, twigterrariums.com

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with their dark leaves. Its everyday beauty suits moody days.” Flora Grubb, ﬂoragrubb.com

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PETAL PUSHERS First it was ice cream, then tacos, and now ﬂowers are the darlings on the mobile retail scene. Business is blooming for entrepreneurs like Mattie Bush, owner of Amelia’s

Flower Truck in Nashville. She started peddling make-yourown bouquets from her agave-green 1962 Volkswagen Transporter in March 2016. Since then, she has grown her company by two vintage VWs. ameliasﬂowertruck.com

A staple in English gardens, willow obelisks support climbing plants like clematis and sweet peas. These woven towers look good in the garden even without plants winding up and around them. Medium (35" tall), $28; Large (47" tall), $ 38; shop terrain.com Q

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LIOR C REATE S S PIC E BLE N DS FOR SOM E OF TH E WORLD’S BE ST RE STAU R ANTS .

They allow you to travel the world without leaving your home,” says Lior Lev Sercarz, owner of the spice shop La Boîte in New York City and author of The Spice Companion. “That includes common spices you might already have in your pantry,” he says. “Make them a central component when you cook rather than an afterthought.” Start with the recipes here—simple vegetable dishes that get major pep thanks to a few familiar spices—and use Lior’s spice-forward thinking to wake up all your home cooking.

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The seemingly ordinary spices in your pantry have an extraordinary amount of potential—if you know how to use them right. Chef Lior Lev Sercarz shows us how.

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You probably use allspice in pumpkin pie and not much else. But the spice is incredibly versatile and popular around the world in both sweet and savory recipes.

ALLSPICE GRILLED SWEET POTATOES & PEARS Cut two large peeled sweet potatoes into ¹⁄2-inch-thick slices. Toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and season with ³⁄4 tsp. ground allspice, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Grill 10 minutes on each side or until tender. Meanwhile, whisk together 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tsp. ground allspice, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Pour over grilled sweet potatoes, thinly sliced pears, and sliced green onions; toss to coat.

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“Crush whole allspice berries with a mortar and pestle, and use the larger pieces in long-cooked dishes like beef Bourguignonne,” Lior says. “I also sprinkle allspice into pancake batter or stir it into hot chocolate.”

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Steak au poivre and cacio e pepe are two meals you might already be serving that use black pepper in a prominent way. Consider adding green or white peppercorns to your seasoning repertoire to experience their diﬀerent ﬂavor nuances.

PEPPERY ROASTED ACORN SQUASH Using a mortar and pestle, mash 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns and 1 Tbsp. olive oil to form a thick paste. Rub onto 2 lb. acorn squash cut into wedges. Roast at 350ºF in a baking pan 55 minutes or until tender, turning once. Top with shaved Parmesan.

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“This is one spice I always encourage people to purchase whole,” Lior says. “Preground can contain ﬁllers like ground olive pits, which aren’t dangerous but won’t deliver ﬂavor. Invest in a pepper mill that allows you to tailor the coarseness.”

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“A spice blend should have more than one use,” Lior says. “There’s no reason a mix for chicken can’t also be used on pasta or vegetables.” His tips for making your own: KE E P IT S I M PLE

when taken to the savory side.

CINNAMONSPICED BRUSSELS SPROUTS In a large skillet heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-low heat. Stir in 1 tsp. ground cinnamon. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 6 cups shaved Brussels sprouts. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until just tender. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and season with ¹⁄4 tsp. salt and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper.

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“Cinnamon is naturally sweet, so use it where you might usually add sugar,” Lior says. If a marinara sauce calls for a teaspoon of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, try cinnamon instead.”

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Start by combining a few familiar spices. Taste, tweak, and taste again. Popcorn makes a great neutral vehicle for testing. TH I N K VE RSATI LIT Y

If your favorite chili recipe calls for ﬁve spices, mix up a blend, then try it in a new way. It might make a delicious steak rub or seasoning in salad dressing. CO N S I D E R TE X TU R E

Go beyond ground. Play with whole seeds, crushed dried herbs, and ﬁnely chopped citrus zest. CHECK OUT LIOR’S NEWEST BOOK ($40; CLARKSON POT TER).

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“CUMIN has an inherently salty ﬂavor, so if you’re looking to reduce your sodium intake, it’s a great spice to consider. Season with a little cumin; use a little less salt.”

Ground cumin might get a fair amount of play on taco night, but don’t overlook whole cumin seeds. They add surprising crunch to the simplest dishes.

HONEYCUMIN ROASTED CARROTS In a baking pan toss 1 lb. peeled carrots and 2 peeled garlic cloves with 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. sherry vinegar, and 1 tsp. honey. Roast at 375ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, stirring once.

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“If using cumin seeds in a raw preparation, like sprinkling them over salad, I prefer to toast them ﬁrst to release their oils,” Lior says. “Place them in a skillet over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Once you start to get a nice scent, transfer to a cool container to stop the cooking process.”

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Opening a culinary door can be as simple as opening a jar of a new spice. Here are four to consider adding to your rack.

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CARDAMOM The sweet, peppery spice—sold ground or in whole pod form—

is often found in curries and teas and makes an aromatic addition to baked goods. 2 ALEPPO These coarse chile flakes have citrus and sun-dried tomato notes and a mild, pleasant heat. Sprinkle over grilled fish or mango slices. 3 SUMAC Traditionally used in Middle Eastern cooking, it gives an acidic vinegarlike punch to rich meat dishes or steamed green beans. 4 PIMENTON This Spanish paprika, made from slowly smoked peppers, has an intense smoky grilled flavor. Try it with eggs or mac and cheese.

“We’re less likely to cook with something buried in a cabinet.” We love Lior’s Modular Magnetic Walnut Spice Rack. From $42; laboiteny. com

“Heat and humidity are the enemy. Both plastic and glass jars with tight lids work great. It’s important to be able to see what’s inside.” Q September 2017 |

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YOU BE YOU “You can look at our shelves—the books we care about, the art we collect, the shells from this holiday or that beach—and get a real sense of who this family is,” Barri says. It’s all on display on shelves and tabletops around her home.

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arri Leiner Grant is a photo stylist, writer, jewelry designer, yogi, wife to Alex, and mother to Emma and Quinn. She is also an avid traveler, a ﬂea market aﬁcionado, a framer of rumpled kindergarten paintings, and a collector of all things chipped, faded, or beachy. She believes that “a cool pocketbook is the throw pillow of your outfit” and that style is about “being curious and being brave.” The woman has never met an object she doesn’t want to monogram. She’s a sucker for anything that has a history, stirs a memory, or tells a story. Barri called on her talents, which attract styling clients like Crate & Barrel, to give her 1884 brownstone a youthful makeover. “She was beautiful, but foofy,” Barri says. There were velvet upholstered walls, heavy curtains, and chinoiserie everywhere. “She was like a girl who wore too much makeup,” Barri says. “The bones were there; I just had to take her to the Bobbi Brown counter. I knew exactly what I had to do. I had to make her young and happy again.”

Skip the formal chandelier. A large geometric fixture makes a traditional-leaning room current.

EMBRACE COLOR “My yellow sofa is a statement piece, and the statement is: Don’t be afraid of color!” A pale backdrop and a light touch with the rest of the furniture, like the glass side table, makes it work.

BUY SOME HISTORY “Buying a portrait at the ﬂea market is like picking up a stray. Somebody cherished it,” Barri says. “This lady (opposite top) reminds me of my best friend, so I had to bring her home.”

A symmetrical arrangement brings calm to the riot of patterned pillows.

REIMAGINE EVERYTHING “It’s a mistake to think something is supposed to be a certain way or can have only one use. We turn this teak coﬀee table on its side and have a fantastic console table.”

NEVER BE DONE “A done room is a dead room,” says Barri quoting author Alexandra Stoddard. Her go-to change agents are pillows and throws. Sofas are solid colors to accommodate frequent swaps.

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“Each one is just some stranger’s Sunday afternoon art project—but I fall for them every time,” Barri says of the ﬂea market ﬂower paintings on her kitchen wall.

“The cabinetry in my oﬃce was the color of a tiki bar and trimmed in bamboo. I looked right over that and pictured creamy white. A coat of paint took the room from Gilligan’s Island to Palm Beach. If the wood in your house is not making you happy, do something about it.” DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK

“Some people think all the dark gray and chocolate brown in my home is dramatic, but I ﬁnd it really cozy. The dark colors ground and sort of neutralize the bright pinks and yellows.” DO PICK A SIGNATURE COLOR

“Our front door was an extremely gloomy brown. We painted it emerald green and allowed that green to carry the eye through our entire house by adding pops of it in curtains, pillows, and artwork.” DON’T FORGET ABOUT LIGHTING

“I never really gave much thought to lighting until my pal Greg Jagmin told me to look up. Point taken! Now I like to use fixtures that will cast beautiful shadows and reflections. The right light fixture can be a quick fix for a boring room.”

FOCUS ON THE STORY YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE TO TELL. IS IT HAPPY? ARE THERE MEMORIES? IS THERE A SURPRISE OR TWO?

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GIVE EVERY ROOM SPARKLE “I’m a big fan of metallics. They add to a room the way jewelry sparkles up an outﬁt. The shine of these vintage brass shelves creates a dinged-up warmth. It’s like putting on a cool 1970s accessory from Gucci.”

SHOP KIDS’ DECOR STORES “Lots of kids’ stuﬀ is excellent quality,” Barri says. The rope mirror in her powder room is from The Land of Nod. “I considered a brass mirror, but I like the rough texture against the dressy wallpaper. It’s Nantucket chic.”

Cover a piano bench with a faux sheepskin and you’ve got a chic little coffee table.

THINK OF YOUR BED LIKE AN OUTFIT “I ﬁgure out bedding the way I pack for vacation—you always want that easy dress, the print shirt, the cool hat,” Barri says. “I start with simple linens and layer in patterned pillowcases that I can change out when I get bored. The coral matelassé coverlet and Barbie-pink throw play well together because the chocolate walls keep them in line.” Q

I PLANNED A ONEBUTTERFLY ROOM, BUT I LOVED THEM BOTH SO I DECIDED TO GO BIG. BARRI LEINER GRANT

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“It’s an experience to be able to eat fresh food from the garden yearround,” says Helen Norman, opposite, picking summer ingredients for a supper salad with Grizzly, her Jack Russell terrier.

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“OUR FOOD TRAVELS 100 FEET INSTEAD OF 1,000 MILES,” SAYS A MARYLAND WOMAN WHO FASHIONED A CHARMING KITCHEN GARDEN OUT OF A SMALL PLOT OF GRASS. BY PA I G E P O R T E R F I S C H E R P H OTO S H E L E N N O R M A N S T Y L I N G AY E S H A PAT E L F O O D S T Y L I N G F R A N C E S B O S W E L L

elen Norman had a simple wish. “I really didn’t want to have to get in my car to find a good tomato when I was craving one for dinner,” says the owner of Star Bright Farm, a 130-acre organic farm in White Hall, MD, where she and husband Mark Elmore have lived and farmed for 23 years. “When my two boys were little, we’d send them out to the fields in their go-kart and say, ‘Run see what’s for supper.’ They’d come back with their arms full of fresh produce.” Her sons are grown now, so Helen gathers the mealtime French kitchen ingredients and wanted the gardens usually luxury of a conveniently have a strong placed kitchen garden. symmetry and “I imagined a space share these design that would feel cozy and elements: intimate, where I could pick D E F I N E D S PAC E vegetables and herbs and Fences, walls, and plan my meals as I gathered living borders frame them. the ingredients,” Helen says. “I could eat a salad from the C LE AR WALK WAYS Paths radiate from garden every night of the a central feature. year and be happy.” The fashion and lifestyle R AI S E D B E D S An orderly layout of photographer designed geometrical beds. the 50×35-foot space to VE RTI CALIT Y mimic a French potager, Trellises, arbors, combining the practicality or tuteurs of a kitchen garden with the provide height. beauty of a flower garden. Grassy paths wind around raised beds hemmed by durable Belgian stones. “One of our old barns had a cobblestone floor, and I thought repeating those stones in the garden would not only be beautiful but also honor the history here,” Helen says. “It really feels like a room of my own, like a place I can escape to and find my inspiration—for cooking and for life.”

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Having spent years photographing other people’s gardens, Helen knew she wanted a garden that was aesthetically appealing as well as productive. The formal beds also provide structure for less-than-tidy edible plantings.

When Helen sketched the space, she left room for this antique zinc-top table. Just-picked ﬂowers and potted herbs are simple ﬁnishing touches.

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“I always wanted a kitchen garden with tuteurs, so I placed them in the yard and built the beds around them,” Helen says of the red structures. K E E P PE ST S AWAY

“People say that marigolds keep bugs oﬀ your plants, so I put them around all of my greens and tomatoes,” Helen says. “I just love their pretty colors.” S U M M E R F L AVO R S

Helen has been learning to pickle and can vegetables from her garden. “It’s a little bit of an art form,” she says, “and one that we’re excited to share with people who come visit.” Q

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Weaver Erin Barrett’s home studio is part living space, part gallery, showing off her latest works in a rainbow of blush, sapphire, and sage. TH E BAR R E T T S

K E E P YO U R E Y E S P E E L E D F O R Y E L L OW. E R I N POPS IT THROUGHOUT AS A UNIFYING E L E M E N T. T H I S S O FA I S A THRIFTED SCORE .

Erin and her husband, Creighton, drummer for Band of Horses, have plenty of room for kids, Sunny, 5, and Bowie, 1, to grow, plus satisfy their professional and DIY creative impulses.

ip margaritas under their jasmine-covered pergola, and you’ll understand why two artists hankering for a creative compound hunkered down in this 1979 rambling ranch. From the shade, you’ll see the action in two studios, peer into a sprawling open plan living area, and watch the Spanish moss flutter over the backyard pond. For weaver Erin Barrett and her drummer husband, Creighton , years of wallpaper removal and drywall demolition went into making this Charleston, SC, home (“Almost so ugly, we had to get it,” Erin says) the Zen-meets-creative-yen space of their dreams. It’s 3,600 square feet of true life, with room to jam,

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raise two kids (plus pups Roscoe and Rosie), and host in-laws or guests . “Nothing’s too precious or matchy-matchy,” Erin says. “We can eat PB&Js on the leather sofa.” The studios are fair game, too: Erin removed her door so the kids can grab yarn or paint after naps, and in Creighton’s room, Sunny plays keys and Bowie’s on the drums. Their work-from-home lifestyle means professional proclivities flow into the decor. Erin weaves with texture, color, and wild lines; Creighton feeds on rhythm. All those elements appear in room after room of textured hardwoods, saturated fabrics, and homemade touches . Best of all, it’s a doable mix of custom, IKEA, and DIY that shows how to ratchet up personality without racking up debt. LIVI N G ROO M

The deep grain lines of whitewashed pecky cypress planks provide a steady backbeat to a living room full of the family’s loves—art, plants, instruments, and quirky textiles. Beyond the Micheil tufted armchairs and Gus* Modern sectional, sliding doors open to the back deck.

To modernize the house, the best thing we did was take down window treatments and allow as much natural light to come through as possible. T WO C OAT S O F VA L S PA R ’ S U LT R A W H I T E BRIGHTENED THE COMBO LIVING AND DINING S PAC E .

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This sunken space merges Erin’s favorite design sources: Celadon (her local go-to), Overstock for the gold-tone Bali chandelier, and vintage and thrift stores for art and objects collected over time. S U N ROO M

In this sunroomturned-drum studio, a herringbone pattern of bricks lays the groundwork for Creighton’s licks and family jam sessions. E NTRY WAY

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GET ERIN’S LOOK Erin’s wall hangings speak to the home’s ‘70s vibe and her own bohemian style. Here are her tips for curating a mix that’s lighthearted without getting kitschy. START WITH A C LE AN S L ATE “ We chose white as a

consistent backdrop so we could be freer with furniture and textiles,” Erin says. “But Creighton nixed my push to whitewash the ﬂoors. He said it would look too much like a spaceship.” AD D CO LO R

Everything doesn’t have to match. That said, choosing a color palette and sticking with it helps the space from becoming too busy.

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Six looms, a wall of yarn, and enviable creativity drive Erin’s weekdays, which are devoted to filling wholesale and custom orders for her business Sunwoven Studio.

TH I N K O UTS I D E TH E F R AM E “ One must was a

display for Creighton’s surfboards, so we lined them up on a wall in the living room,” Erin says. They work like large-scale art.

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When Creighton isn’t touring, he’s in his studio or in a garage full of power tools. He tackled their plant stands, a headboard, and the deck where they often entertain.

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Joy Wilson, self-taught cook and baker, believes in unpretentious cooking. Her get-real style inspires fans to entertain eﬀortlessly.

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he ultimate lunch, says Joy Wilson, aka Joy the Baker, doesn’t have to be overly planned or perfect. In fact, not perfect is Joy’s goal. In the age of social media when people edit their parties—and their lives—to look carefree and effortless, Joy chooses to embrace the real. “I don’t have all the answers to cooking or entertaining, but I have found a good balance between being imperfect and having expertise in the kitchen,” Joy says. Her secret is to keep the food simple and get everyone in on the making of it. “Why should everything be done before friends come over? At any party—especially a lazy Sunday lunch—everyone is expected to pitch in,” says Joy, who transplanted herself from SoCal glam to New Orleans casual three years ago because she wanted to live in a city famous for easy entertaining. “That’s what New Orleans is all about,” she says. It doesn’t hurt that the city also has a reputation for outstanding cuisine. Today’s menu features recipes from Joy’s latest book, Over Easy, which pays homage to her adopted hometown. “I make the classic dirty rice with sausage and chicken livers ahead then have a friend stuff the spicy mixture into ripe tomatoes and throw them in the oven.” Another friend is assigned to wash the mustard greens: “Washing greens is always a good task to give to someone else,” Joy says with a laugh. These dishes may be new to Joy’s fans who know her for the likes of her vanilla bean-ﬂecked Bundt cake and other baked sweets, but her new cookbook moves into savory territory. No matter what she serves, it comes with a helping of Southern hospitality. “I’ve found a lovely small group of friends here, and we can always ﬁnd a reason to gather to celebrate or sit on a porch and share a cocktail.”

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shop. Perfect spot to stop and sip.” Q RED’S CHINESE and PIZZA DELICIOUS “It’s not your traditional New Orleans fare but incredible food in the Bywater neighborhood.” Q BACCHANAL WINE “A happy backyard party with wine and cheese.”

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Joy welcomes friends to her favorite gathering spot in New Orleans, Race + Religious. The collection of renovated Creole cottages, named for the intersection where they sit, have quirky touches like stained-glass windows that make a colorful backdrop for her cook-together lunch. Q A florist friend brings a bucket of flowers for the arrangements. Q Two-bite banh mi toasts with fried green tomatoes mash up Southern and Vietnamese flavors—both prevalent in New Orleans.

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“I set out plates, glasses, napkins, and silverware (and they don’t always match but are in the same color scheme), then ask a guest to set the table,” Joy says. Q It’s not New Orleans dirty rice without chicken livers, but the tomatoes make the dish Joy the Baker-y.

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Joy serves bold side dishes like spicy Wilted Mustard Greens to stand up to jambalaya and dirty rice. Q “No matter what I serve, I use my grandmother’s wedding china. It has been in my ﬁrst cookbook, on my blog, in my dishwasher; they’re really the only plates I have,” she says. Q Coﬀee (regular or iced) and laughter promote lingering over Joy’s favorite Bundt cake and signature Pecan Praline Glaze. Q

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JOY’S BIG EASY LUNCH JAMBALAYA EGG BAKE HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 2 1

Tbsp. olive oil cup chopped onion (1 medium) ³⁄4 cup chopped celery ¹⁄2 cup chopped green sweet pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced link Andouille sausage 12 oz. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast* ¹⁄2 tsp. garlic powder ¹⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper ¹⁄2 tsp. dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1¹⁄4 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice ¹⁄3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 6 eggs

1. In a 12-inch straight-side, ovenproof skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, sweet pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are translucent and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sausage, shrimp, and chicken; toss to combine. Add garlic powder, cayenne, thyme, bay leaf, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper; toss to combine. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken stock to skillet; bring to a simmer. Stir in rice; return to simmer. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender. 2. Meanwhile, place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat oven to 375°F. 3. Remove skillet from heat; uncover. Stir in parsley. Using the back of a spoon, make six indents in rice mixture. Crack an egg into each. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until whites have set and yolks start to thicken. Remove from

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oven; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. Makes 6 servings. *TIP For shredded chicken, cook 8 ounces of skinless, boneless chicken breasts in a skillet with water, covered, 15 minutes or until done (165°F). EACH SERVING 465 cal, 19 g fat, 317 mg chol, 1,274 mg sodium, 39 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 34 g pro.

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For hot days, Joy likes to make ice cubes from this punch and stud them with chamomile ﬂowers, orange twists, or strawberry halves. This way each drink stays chilled without diluting its ﬂavor. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 35 min. 3 2¹⁄2 8 4 1 3

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cups water cups sugar chamomile tea bags cups grapefruit juice (about 8 grapefruits) pt. strawberries, hulled and halved cups bourbon Bitters (such as Angostura) Ice cubes Fresh chamomile ﬂowers, optional Orange twists Strawberry halves

1. For chamomile syrup: In a medium saucepan bring the water and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add tea bags. Cover; let steep 15 minutes. Discard tea bags; chill at least 1 hour. 2. For punch: In a blender process grapefruit juice and half the strawberries until smooth. Transfer to a large punch bowl. Stir in chamomile syrup, remaining strawberries, the bourbon, a few dashes of bitters, and ice. To serve, pour over ice; top with chamomile ﬂowers, orange twists, and strawberry halves. Makes about 9 cups. PER 1 CUP 441 cal, 5 mg sodium, 69 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

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“AHHHH, THE SWEET LIFE.” DIRTY RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES This classic Cajun rice dish gets its name from chicken livers that lend a distinctive iron-y ﬂavor and darkish color. HANDS-ON TIME 40 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 5 min. 8 1 8 4

medium tomatoes Tbsp. canola oil oz. bulk mild Italian sausage oz. chicken livers, chopped ¹⁄2 cup chopped onion ¹⁄4 cup chopped celery ¹⁄4 cup chopped green sweet pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1¹⁄2 cups cooked long grain white rice ¹⁄4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ¹⁄2 tsp. Creole seasoning ¹⁄8 tsp. ground dried sage Olive oil

1. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut tops off tomatoes; reserve. Hollow out tomatoes. (Reserve pulp and seeds from one tomato.) 2. For stuffi ng: In a large skillet heat canola oil over medium. Add sausage and chicken livers. Cook, stirring to break up sausage until no longer pink. Add onion, celery, sweet pepper, and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, sage, and reserved tomato pulp and seeds. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. 3. Spoon stuffi ng evenly into each tomato. (Stuffi ng may overflow a bit.) Transfer to a shallow baking pan. Top

season to taste with salt and black pepper. Bake 25 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Serve warm. Makes 8 stuﬀed tomatoes. PER TOMATO 237 cal, 15 g fat, 70 mg chol, 479 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 9 g pro.

WILTED MUSTARD GREENS TOTAL TIME 40 min. 2

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lb. mustard greens, center ribs removed and discarded, greens coarsely chopped slices thick-cut bacon Tbsp. minced shallot cloves garlic, sliced Tbsp. whole grain mustard lemon, halved

1. Bring an 8-qt. pot of lightly salted water (about 1 tsp. salt) to boiling. Add greens, pushing down to submerge. Cook until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, 1 minute. Drain in a colander leaving fairly wet; set aside. 2. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Cool completely and ﬁnely chop bacon. 3. Add shallot to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 3 minutes or until translucent and fragrant. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in mustard. Add greens; toss to coat. Add ¹⁄2 tsp. each salt and black pepper, and half the bacon; stir to heat through. Squeeze half a lemon over greens; slice remaining half. Top greens with lemon slices and remaining bacon. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 134 cal, 10 g fat, 11 mg chol, 601 mg sodium, 9 g carb, 5 g ﬁber, 6 g pro.

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“I bake the cake ahead. But I have someone else prepare the praline glaze just before serving and let guests spoon on as much as they want,” Joy says.

VANILLA BEAN CAKE WITH PECAN PRALINE GLAZE HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 3 hr. 30 min. (includes cooling time) 3 1

cups all-purpose ﬂour tsp. baking powder ³⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup plus 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 1³⁄4 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs, at room temperature 2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped ¹⁄4 tsp. almond extract 1 cup buttermilk ¹⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 cup pecan halves 1 tsp. vanilla

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1. Place rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan. 2. In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ¹⁄2 tsp. of the salt; set aside. 3. In a large bowl beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar on medium speed 3 to 5 minutes or until pale and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs, one at a time, on low speed

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for 1 minute after each addition. Beat in vanilla seeds and almond extract. Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined. Slowly add buttermilk in a stream, beating on low the entire time. Beat in remaining flour mixture until combined, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth top. 4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into cake comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cake cool in pan 45 to 60 minutes. Remove cake from pan; cool completely. 5. For Pecan Praline Glaze: In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, remaining 6 Tbsp. butter, the cream, and remaining ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, stirring over medium-low until melted and smooth, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to boiling. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened; remove from heat. Coarsely chop half of the pecan halves; stir all pecans and the vanilla into glaze. Let cool slightly until thick and spoonable. (If glaze sets too much while cooling, reheat over low heat and add a bit of cream.) Spoon glaze over cake; let rest until set. Makes 12 slices. PER SLICE 563 cal, 31 g fat, 123 mg chol, 365 mg sodium, 66 g carb, 2 g fiber, 7 g pro.

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As a child, Molly saw the power of running up close. “My mom started in her 50s, and I saw her blossom; she started speaking up more for herself.” Molly has always been a competitive runner but didn’t think of it as a self-improvement tool until age 32 as her marriage was ending. “I started going on longer solo runs and enjoyed the solitude and spiritual grace I felt,” Molly says. She credits those selfreflective runs for helping her take charge of her life— including a decision to stop drinking. “I wanted all girls to feel that strong and full of self-worth, so three years later, in 1996, I started Girls on the Run with just 13 girls.” There are now 225 chapters across the country and more than 1 million alums who’ve gone through the 10-week program.

TURN YOUR CHILD INTO A RUNNER

DO IT TOGETHER Think of runs as quality time; try them without music.

Q GO GRADUAL Start by alternating a 30-second run with a threeminute walk. Next time, run 45 seconds. Build up to running 30 minutes straight. Q SIGN UP FOR A KID-FRIENDLY RACE at girlsontherun.org.

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I M PACT Started Talkspace, a

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“Oren and I were in a bad place, and we decided to give it one last chance and went to couples therapy,” Roni says. Because that decision saved their marriage, Roni became passionate about the power of therapy and went back to school to become a therapist. “That’s when I realized the mental health system is so broken.” Indeed, research shows that over half of people who experience mental illness don’t seek help in part because of cost and lack of access. “Oren and I knew that if we could help people overcome those barriers, we could make mental health care a right, not a privilege,” Roni says. Talkspace connects you to a licensed therapist and allows unlimited messages—text, audio, or video—for as little as $32 a week.

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A skin cancer diagnosis at 29 started Christy’s obsession with sun protection. “I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to get the cancer removed from my face. Willa was a few months old. Right then I made it my mission to do everything I could to ensure that Willa or other girls didn’t repeat my skin story.” When Willa turned 9, she became interested in taking care of her skin but couldn’t find products she loved. “They were filled with chemicals and fragrance, and either smelled like coconuts or irritated my skin,” Willa says. So the mother-daughter team created a better option. “We knew that sunscreen, cleansers, and moisturizers had to look and feel great going on or girls wouldn’t use them,” Christy says. “Our mineral sunscreen has a slight tint, a powdery finish, and no synthetic fragrances.” Since the 2015 launch, they’ve sold 25,000-plus bottles of sunscreen and expanded their product line.

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“I grew up with a single mom and saw her struggle to find affordable, healthy food,” Gunnar says. So starting a company that increases access to healthy food was a no-brainer. “We don’t mark the food up, but charge a $60 annual membership fee,” he says. For each membership sold, Thrive donates one to a veteran, teacher, student, or low-income family. “The first testimonial was a single mom dumpster diving to find food for her kids,” he says. “I cried when I read that; there were moments when I was that person desperate to find something to eat.”

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ACCESS ON THE GO

A sureﬁ re way to loop everyone in is to use an app that lets all family members view each other’s day, week, or month on their smartphones and the home computer. Alerts go out for new events and appointments, so there are no excuses for missing a thing!

Another way to keep everyone abreast of schedules: Hang an erasable calendar in a high-traﬃ c area, like the kitchen. “You don’t have to wipe the whole thing clean at the end of every week,” says Amanda Sullivan, author of Organized Enough. “Keep the weekly activities, like baseball practice, but erase and replace things like ‘doc appt’ or ‘Aunt Dana comes for dinner.’”

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Make corralling everyone to get out the door more organized by breaking it down timewise: Decide when you need to leave, and work backward from there. For example, to be ready to go by 8 a.m., maybe that means you’re awake by 6:30, and the kids are up by 7, dressed by 7:15, and finished with breakfast by 7:40.

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GAMES

Keep siblings entertained with some old-school paper and pencil activities: Mad Libs, coloring books, and puzzles.

2 START WITH, “OH, I WISH I COULD!” Recognizing the event is worthwhile softens the no. Follow with a vague statement like “It’s just not going to work for me.” Giving a specific reason may open the door to tailor the request to your schedule.

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ONE Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine 4 lightly beaten eggs, 1¹⁄3 cups packed brown sugar, 6 Tbsp. melted butter, and 2 tsp. vanilla. Stir in ½ cup chopped pitted dried dates or figs. TWO In a medium bowl combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and ½ cup oat bran. Add flour mixture to date mixture, stirring until moist. Stir in ½ cup chopped toasted pecans. Using a scant ¼-cup measure or scoop, drop dough in mounds about 3 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. THREE Bake 10 to 12 minutes

or until edges are golden. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove; cool on wire racks. Makes 20 cookies. PER COOKIE 211 cal, 7 g fat,

46 mg chol, 109 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 4 g pro.

Combine any of these bars or cookies with a glass of milk or 6 ounces of yogurt for a protein and calcium boost.

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combine ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter, ½ cup honey, 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, and 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups toasted rolled oats, 2 cups banana-nut granola, 2 cups whole grain cereal ﬂakes (like Total or Kashi), and ½ cup salted roasted pepitas. THREE Spoon mixture into

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ORANGE-ALMOND BARS Almonds and dried fruit help you get a head start on your fiber, calcium, and iron intake for the day. Almonds have the highest amount of calcium of any nut, with 75 milligrams in 1 ounce. Dried apricots contain 20 percent of your daily fiber needs, plus iron, which is easier for you to absorb when combined with the vitamin C in oranges.

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Settlements have been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that consumers sustained economic losses because they purchased or leased vehicles from various auto companies that manufactured, distributed, or sold vehicles containing allegedly defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation and its affiliates. The Settlements include certain vehicles made by BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota (the “Subject Vehicles”). BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota deny any and all allegations of wrongdoing and the Court has not decided who is right. If you have already received a separate recall notice for your BMW, Mazda, Subaru, or Toyota vehicle requesting that you bring it to your local retailer to have the Takata airbags repaired and have not yet done so, you should contact your local retailer to make an appointment for this repair as soon as possible. Some vehicles will be recalled for repair at a later date, and some vehicles may not be recalled. When recalled Takata airbags deploy, they may spray metal debris toward vehicle occupants and may cause serious injury. Please see your original recall notices and www.AirBagRecall.com for further details. Am I included in the proposed Settlements? The Settlements include the following persons and entities: • Owners or lessees, as of June 9, 2017, of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, and • Former owners or lessees of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, who, between April 11, 2013 and June 9, 2017, sold or returned pursuant to a lease, a Subject Vehicle that was recalled before June 9, 2017. A full list of the Subject Vehicles can be found at www.AutoAirbagSettlement.com. The Settlements do not involve claims of personal injury or property damage to any property other than the Subject Vehicles. What do the Settlements provide? BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota have agreed to Settlements with a combined value of approximately $553 million, including a 10% credit for Rental Car/Loaner Programs. The Settlement Funds will be used to pay for Settlement benefits and cover the costs of the Settlements over an approximately fouryear period. The Settlements offer several benefits for Class Members, including, (1) payments for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to a Takata airbag recall of a Subject Vehicle, (2) a Rental Car/Loaner Program while certain Subject Vehicles are awaiting repair, (3) an Outreach Program to maximize completion of the recall remedy, (4) additional cash payments to Class Members from residual settlement funds, if any remain, and (5) a Customer Support Program to help with repairs associated with affected Takata airbag inflators and their replacements. The Settlement website explains each of these benefits in detail. How can I get a Payment? You must file a claim to receive a payment during the first four years of the Settlements. If you still own or lease a Subject Vehicle, you must also bring it to an authorized dealership for the recall remedy, as directed by a recall notice, if you have not already done so. Visit the website and file a claim online or download one and file by mail. The deadline to file a claim will be at least one year from the date the Settlements are finalized and will be posted on the website when it’s known. What are my other options? If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlements, you must exclude yourself by September 25, 2017. If you do not exclude yourself, you will release any claims you may have against BMW, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota, in exchange for certain settlement benefits. The potential available benefits are more fully described in the Settlements, available at the settlement website. You may object to the Settlements by September 25, 2017. You cannot both exclude yourself from, and object to, the Settlements. The Long Form Notices for each Settlement available on the website listed below explains how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a fairness hearing on October 25, 2017 to consider whether to finally approve the Settlements and a request for attorneys’ fees of up to 30% of the total Settlement Amount and incentive awards of $5,000 for each of the Class Representatives. You may appear at the fairness hearing, either by yourself or through an attorney hired by you, but you don’t have to. For more information, including the relief, eligibility and release of claims (excluding certain personal injury or property damage claims), in English or Spanish, call or visit the website below.

1-888-735-5596 • www.AutoAirbagSettlement.com

1956 HANDMADE CERAMICS

These vases and planters are the collecting trifecta: beautiful, useful, and unique. TH E O RI G I NAL Our June 1956 issue kicked off a series of articles highlighting flower arranging techniques, like this Japanese approach. Floral styles may have changed, but the beauty of handmade ceramics continues to elevate any arrangement. TH E U PDATE Handmade adds something special, says Rita Mehta, founder of The American Edit blog. “I know what I’m getting is one-of-a-kind. And vases are the perfect mix of form and function—without flowers, they’re sculpture.” For modern takes on the craft, Rita looks to contemporary American makers for streamlined shapes and bold hues. “Color is primed for a comeback!”

Since the 1940s, Eva Zeisel’s organic forms have been a U.S. design staple.

The designer of this nageire arrangement, Tomoko Yamamoto, was the ﬁrst woman named Flower Master by Japan’s emperor.

TI NY BADG E R

Decanters, 7¹⁄4" tall, $65 each; tinybadger.com

RITA’S SHOPPING GUIDE

J U DY JAC KSO N

Round Vase, 7" tall; $48; westelm.com

KLE I N R E I D

Eva Zeisel Upright Vases, starting at 9¹⁄2" tall, $99 each; roomand board.com

WH E RE TO LOO K K AT & ROG E R

Patterned Planters, from $120; katand roger.com

Take it to the streets. At home or on the road, explore a city on foot. It’s easier to stumble across treasures. PAY AT TE NTIO N

Fall in love with a maker and follow them closely to snag new stuﬀ. M I M I C E R AM I C S

Macaroni Vase, 10" wide; $75; mimiceramics.com

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L.A.-based Kat & Roger oﬀer limited-edition series. Check @katandroger to jump on their next sale.

BY K AT Y KIICK CONDON

BAN G FO R TH E BU C K

Mix small, interesting vases with basic (and cheap) terra-cotta. There’s strength in numbers, and it’s a subtle way to try color trends. Q

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BH&G throwback

The Miracle Whip you grew up with is back with our original gold standard recipe that brings that one of a kind taste to all your salads and sandwiches.

FlexWash™

One machine. Two washers. Live beautiful