Luscious Layer Cakes

Special occasions call for extraordinary desserts. Delight your guests with one of these stately beauties; each is constructed out of towering layers of tender cake and luscious seasonal fillings.
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Home Tour: Summer Guesthouse

When Deborah Cox decided to turn her barn into guest quarters, to be used during summer sojourns in the Hamptons, she didn't install heat or air-conditioning. That meant the New York decorator couldn't outfit the house with anything that might be damaged by extreme weather, such as winter freezes -- which precluded delicate upholstery, fine wood finishes, and works of art. Indeed, the barn was a test of Cox's resourcefulness: How sunny and welcoming could she make it while still rendering the interior indestructible? Much of the furniture Cox chose is wicker. The living room rug is flat-weave cotton, and the dining room chairs are happily mismatched remnants of dining sets past.

Guess what? The place couldn't be more comfortable and inviting.
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Shell Crafts

After a trip to the shore, why not turn seaside treasures into keepsakes and accents for your home? Get inspired by these creative shell ideas.
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Martha's Vegetables

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