Articles by Annie Thornton

Vintage family photos, with all the glorious hairstyles, fashions and interior design of decades past, paint a fascinating and personal history. We catch a glimpse of what life was like and see how our family was painted into it. For National Grandpar…

From a cozy country kitchen in Connecticut to a minimalist retreat in Australia, these 12 kitchens have one thing in common: a celebration of books. While some re-create the feeling of a favorite local bookstore, with floor-to-ceilling shelves, low-gl…

From a cozy country kitchen in Connecticut to a minimalist retreat in Australia, these 12 kitchens have one thing in common: a celebration of books. While some re-create the feeling of a favorite local bookstore, with floor-to-ceilling shelves, low-gl…

Handcrafted items such as jewelry, container gardens, sculptures and furniture begin their lives at a workbench. Like the items they help create, benches are unique: organized, stocked and designed to suit the needs of their owners. Calling all Houzze…

There is much to be done and enjoyed in the August garden. Butterflies abound, while the magenta, burgundy and orange hues of late-summer bloomers foreshadow fall colors. Give your containers and summer edibles some love by keeping them appropriately …