Laura Kostelny

Everyone else considered it a teardown, but designer Loi Thai saw the potential for the perfect summer retreat.

And it has lots of sentimental value too!

You won’t believe the stuck-in-the-’70s befores—shag carpet, flocked wallpaper, and all.

Porches made for gathering and nostalgic vintage finds set the tone at this welcoming farmhouse.

Historic doesn’t have to mean restrained.

A historic Hudson Valley home gets decked out in antique treasures and sentimental holiday style.

A family in Alabama proves cozy living is an art form with layered textures, warm colors, and heirloom pieces in each and every room.

And what to do instead!

It’s time to let go of some of these stale go-tos.

Talk about charming!

Stay close to home with these Labor Day activities.

Step aside, she-sheds. This Wilmington, Delaware, “suburbarn” is the ultimate hangout spot.

You have to see the moody green powder room!

Let’s just say the singer-songwriter can buy more than a few wagon wheels.

Let’s check in with some of the most beloved blasts from the past.

And the homeowner has been smitten with the property all her life too!

Ask and you shall receive the tea.

Let’s agree that we should all stop doing these annoying things.

Three pastoral acres? Check. A quaint village with a pub? Check. Tired of city life, a mother of three happily wanders off the beaten path—and cultivates a whole new career.

Two sisters joined forces to bring their father’s drawings of a Texas dream home to life.

Let’s bite the bullet and talk about these old-school Southern residences.

Find the right one, and it could be a spectacular opportunity!

It’s less about Dublin, and more about doubling down on having kids.

Barndominiums are popping up everywhere—here’s what you need to know to build your own.

You’re going to dig these plot points.

Oh say can you see how talented these superstars are?

Thanks to a little determination—and a whole lot of demo—designer Christina Salway breathes new life into her Hudson, New York farmhouse.

Get the holiday party started with these ideas.

You'll want to think twice before you burn one.

Spoiler alert: Some of you will have to settle for a day that’s merely merry and bright.

From Christmas trees to stockings, the history will surprise you.

Up the entertainment ante and make the text chain a little more interesting with these delightful diversions.

Chances are, your favorite stars used to answer to something else.

This list will have everyone laughing.

For a busy Dallas family, a cozy home offers a place to slow down and settle in with coffee on the porch and s’mores by the fire.

Get some giggles with a bit of gallows humor.

These peck-tacular monikers will have you doing the chicken dance.

After your draft, kick off the season with a funny team name.

Kids and adults will love these one-liners.

Get ready for some cheep laughs.

Plus, the meaning behind each one.

Talk about a bird’s-eye view!

A two-story hideaway set among the Georgia pines makes for one picturesque perch.

A moment like this calls for an accounting of the singer/talk-show host’s dollars and cents.

The 1988 Bruce Willis film more than delivers with great dialogue, tons of action, and excellent performances. But is it a holiday movie?

A new build log cabin in Big Sky Country feels anything but thanks to reclaimed logs, thoughtfully handcrafted touches, and a uniquely rugged approach to holiday revelry.

When you really want to get away from it all, start by getting away from everyone with one of these spectacular-yet-solitary vacations.

Let's hear it for September babies!

Say hello to the best way leave an event without having to say goodbye.

'Tis the season for a holiday adventure they’ll never forget.

Get to know the real-life character—and the details of her sordid student-teacher love story.

The 77-year-old icon has earned money from music, real estate, movies, and more.

If you start seeing this number everywhere, it might be time to look inward.

From perfume deals to movie rights, here's how much Priscilla is worth today.

This tasty cake deserves the royal treatment.

Protect your heirloom ornaments—and your sweet fur baby.

Thanks to nubby textures, soft finishes, and warm wood walls, this casual, comfortable retreat on the tree-lined shores of Bone Lake, Wisconsin, makes a perfect fit for a family of five.

We've got the deets on how to thaw that Thanksgiving bird in a hurry.

This dreamy converted barn brings new meaning to the term loft living.

These Maryland homeowners share their secrets for giving a new home old house charm.

The family that streams together, laughs together.

You really should be cleaning it once a week.

Take those car seats from pitiful to pristine in mere minutes.

When it comes to stains on suede, we've got the 411 on how to make them fade.