
The DIY Apartment: Architects Planned the Remodel, the Owners Did the Majority of the Work Themselves
“First investment flat, not forever home. Top budget of £30k for all renovations. Willing/capable to do much DIY work ourselves.” So began the brief that Celeste Bolte and Peter Fisher presented to London architecture firm Loader Monteith. They were not exaggerating about the latter. Celeste runs he

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Gifts for the Cook
Most cooks tend to have what they need, and the good ones, especially, trust technique over gadgets. Still, there are certain objects that remain both useful and genuinely novel—the sort of finds that quickly become indispensable. The best gifts for the cook fall into that category: things they don’

On Our Mood Boards: 5 Festive, Not-Seen-Everywhere Decor Ideas
Longtime readers will recall the holiday decor we’ve admired in years past: low-cost, last-minute, zero-waste, and more. This year, we’ve been spotting festive displays beyond the usual; here are five inspired takes we’ve bookmarked. Above: Not just for children’s birthday parties: “How lovely and s
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