Features

Making a Mark

The traditional art of stenciling gets a stylish update with lively patterns and innovative techniques that can enrich any corner of the house.

Living Patterns

A young family breathes new life into an industrial loft in New York City with gallons of white paint and yards of graphic prints.

A Light Touch

An early-19th-century Colonial house undergoes a serene and elegant transformation, thanks to a connoisseur of Swedish antiques.

The Maine Event

At Martha's New England retreat, cocktail hour signals refreshing drinks and delectable finger food, all with an Asian flair.

California Cool

The angular beauty of a mid-century modern house in Los Angeles is adapted to create a restful refuge for its transatlantic homeowners.

Columns

From My Home to Yours

For Martha, the best-dressed beds are layered with comfort.

Object Lesson

Ever since the lock was invented, key rings have been uniting utility with a pocketful of style.

Good Things

Bright and beautiful ideas for the home, from a clever way to hang artwork to setting a seasonal table.

Departments

COOKING

Simple, Sensational Pastas

With a few ingredients, it's easy to take pasta beyond the predictable.

As Sweet as Honey

The golden nectar infuses four desserts with subtle sweetness.

Dessert of the Month: Caramel Pear Terrine

Cookie of the Month

What's for Dinner?

DECORATING

Artful Embellishments

Like the best accessories, tassels and trims provide the finishing flair.

Frame of Reference

Decorative touches and bold colors give prominence to picture mats.

GARDENING

Living Rooms

For his own garden, a California landscape architect thinks small.

HOMEKEEPING

The Right Light

Conserving energy doesn't mean sacrificing the perfect glow.

AMERICAN TREASURE

Ahead of the Curve

Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius brought crisp modernism to his family's home outside Boston.

HEALTHY LIVING

Fit to Eat

Sweet and nutritious, fresh figs may be the ultimate super-food.

Wellness

What you need to know to sleep well at night -- every night.

Doctor/Patient

Measure your health online.

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