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Since my last blog, I've gotten some good questions about growing this gem. So here are some cool photos, a little history, and a quick list of tips for growing your own

On a recent trip to NYC, I stopped into The Rug Company's showroom in the Village and was blown away (think Kelly Wearstler, Vivienne Westwood...). Here's your peek

Here's my motto: feed your citrus right, and it will feed you. Here's the skinny on how to do it right

Beachy art. Summer may be coming to an end, but you can keep it alive in your home with these colorful pieces, including one from Charleston's own Sarah Boyts Yoder

Tips and guidelines to help art collectors of all levels select the right frame

The queen of interior glamour aces it again with her new fabric collection

It's time to take another trip to Trader Joe's. While you're there, fill your cart with these easy and delicious items

The peacock chair has so many new faces. It's always been sexy, but lately it's gone from glamorous to artsy to down-right cool. Which styles do you love?

Iconic 80s photography, like this one from Lyle Owerko's "Boombox Project," brings a modern (or slightly retro?) spin to interiors

Recently, I was asked to design a birthday party for a friend's son. These ideas are easy to tweak and repeat (edible centerpieces, anyone?) for a hit kids' summer bash

Let's take a quick breather from ultra modern cook spaces to pay homage to fun, funky retro warmth (and the WOW appliances that anchor these rooms)

Ripe with just-in-time growing tips and gorgeous photography, the Grit team found Joan's colorful, summer-ful post to be a standout source of weekend gardening (and eating!) inspiration

If you don't have Zucchetta Tromboncino in your garden yet, you should. Zucchetta Trombo-huh? A yummy summer squash you can enjoy year-round, see why you should plant this speedy grower soon

Patriotism doesn’t have to be a seasonal, summertime display. Here are some chic ways to incorporate the Stars and Stripes into your year-round home décor

Every designer has a bucket list. The top to-do on mine is to flank an entire wall in the ever-so-avant-garde Bisazza tile...

My granddaughters' fast-food, fast-pace habits face down a little home cooking and slow drives through the country

Are your children leaving behind a trail of toys? Try a ransom box, but I'll tell you how to do it so it actually works...

Dad's Day has come and gone, but this super-cool and affordable closet organizer would make a great gift for your man (or you!) any day of the year....

Diane von Furstenberg's iconic eye transcends to her dining room—turns out she's got quite the animal instinct

Stressed about last-minute guests? Don't be. My favorite cocktail staples are great for drop-ins... or impromptu anything