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Fresh Blueberries Are the Secret to This Crowd-Pleasing Summer Salad

It’s the perfect side dish for all your summer barbecues and cookouts.

By Lindsay Maitland

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4 Plants to Make Your Garden Feel More Private

By Lizzie Thomson

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Legendary Robin Hood Tree Has Died

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10 Dad-Approved Desserts for Father’s Day

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Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Selling Their Castle

By Katie Bowlby

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These Are America’s 10 Best Small Towns for 2026

Did your favorite make the list?

By Sarah Zlotnick, Leigh Crandall

Make Your House a Home

Cozy porch swing with colorful pillows and small table with drinks and snacks.

7 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Porch for Summer

Bring on the planters, painted floors, and pops of color!

By Madoline Markham Koonce

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Upgrades to Make Your Laundry Room Feel Luxurious

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7 Design Details That Add Whimsy to Your Home

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The Best Designer-Approved Front Porch Upgrades

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Ways to Make a Small Entryway Feel Twice as Big

By Madoline Markham Koonce

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Our Latest Recipes

This Juneteenth Menu Comes Straight From a Gullah Geechee Family Tradition

Michiel Perry’s flavorful recipes from the Lowcountry are a joyous way to celebrate.

By Christopher Michel

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Classic Lemonade Gets a Refreshing Twist

By Lindsay Maitland

Slow cooker beef tacos served as a flavorful meal

23 Summer Crock-Pot Recipes for the Season

Grilled chicken wings served with a berry sauce on a wooden board.

Grilled Chicken Wings Get a Sweet Upgrade

By Lindsay Maitland

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8 Frozen Desserts That Taste Like Summer

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Here’s Proof That Now is the Best Time to Go Antiquing!

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The Country Living Fair is BACK—Tickets on Sale Now!

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Antiques Lover’s Guide to Kitchen Collectibles

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10 Antiques Everyone Will Want in 2026

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11 Surprising Vintage Finds Worth Hunting For

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5 Antique Styles Making a Major Comeback in 2026

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The established brand was launched in 1978 and we have more than 45 years of experience in bringing you beautiful house tours, gift guides, product reviews, editor-tested recipes, and more. Meet the Rest of the Team

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Kate Phillips

Get Your Hands in the Dirt

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What to Do with Roses After Flowering

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Keep Your Garden Thriving While on Vacation

By Charlyne Mattox

Hands Holding Freshly Cut Grass Clippings in a Natural Outdoor Setting

3 Smart Uses for Grass Clippings

By Charlyne Mattox

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10 Hanging Basket Flowers to Perk Up Your Porch

By Lisa Cericola

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Bird-watching

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When to Remove Hummingbird Feeders for Vacation

By Christopher Michel

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How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeder

By Charlyne Mattox

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Find a Cowbird Egg in a Nest? Here’s What to Do

By Jill Gleeson

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Country Living Garden Club: Backyard Birding Tips

By Charlyne Mattox

Thrifting Tips

NYC People Shopping at Brooklyn Flea Market in Summer

26 Best American Antiques Shows This Summer

By Madoline Markham, Janece Maze

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I Hit 100 Yard Sales in One Day—Here’s How

By Heather Bien

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7 Signs an Antique Booth Contains Hidden Treasures

By Heather Bien

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7 Antiques Surging in Popularity This Summer

Porch Chatter

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Riley Green’s ‘The Voice’ Gig Was Unexpected

By Amanda Hensel Jermstad

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‘Castle Impossible’ Stars Reveal Family News

By Leena Tailor

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Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s Last Public Appearance

By Rebecca R. Norris

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Taylor Swift Proves to Be a ‘Yellowstone’ Fan

By Rebecca R. Norris

Decorating Ideas

Liz Williams bathroom with green nasturtium wallpaper

4 Bathroom Upgrades That Look High-End

Cozy entryway with blue Dutch door, floral rug, wooden table with books, and green vase of flowers.

Entryway Details That Instantly Elevate Your Home

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How to Make a Small Living Room Feel Twice as Big

By Madoline Markham Koonce

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5 Details That Instantly Elevate Your Curb Appeal

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Easy Ways to Give Your Patio Cottage Charm

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This Is Where Homeowners Are Spending Big in 2026

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Limewash Walls Add Instant Character

By Anna Logan, Maddy Ando

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The 3 Biggest Bedroom Trends for 2026

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Patriotic Porch Decorating Ideas for Summer

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These 2 Details Can Make or Break a Bedroom

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Easy Spring Entryway Ideas Full of Color and Charm

By Madoline Markham Koonce

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How to Decorate Like the Duttons

Quotes to Inspire

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120 Best Friend Quotes to Share with Your BFF

Leah Hall, Janece Maze

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It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Quote

By Jill Gleeson, Terri Robertson

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61 Happiness Quotes to Inspire a More Joyful Life

By Terri Robertson

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140 Clever Birthday Instagram Captions

By Kelly O'Sullivan

Gifts with Country Charm

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The Women in Your Life Deserve Only the Best Gifts

By Anna Mahan, Hannah Jones

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51 On-Trend Gifts for Even the Pickiest Teens

By Katie Bowlby, Angel Madison

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40 Trendy, Wife-Approved Gifts She'll Love

By Anna Mahan, Maggie Panos

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These Popular Gifts Are All Under $10 on Amazon

By Maggie Panos, Blake Bakkila

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House Tours

We Love Cottages!

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They Bought a “Wreck” in Coastal Maine—Now It’s the Dreamiest Cottage We’ve Ever Seen

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

By Laura Kostelny

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The Cutest Mother-Daughter Cape Cod Cottages

By Kelly Ryan Kegans

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A Historic Mountain Cottage Gets a Fresh Look

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Less House Is More Home in this Charming Cottage

by Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

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This Charm-Packed Cottage Proves Less is More

By Elizabeth Jenkins

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Love Country Design? These Are the 100 Names Defining It in 2026

Some you’ll recognize, others you won’t (but should!)

By Rachel Hardage Barrett, Jennifer Kopf, Anna Logan