It’s nearing the end of July, and mid-summer days have delivered plenty of Florida sunshine and lots of high temperatures. When summer came to Massachusetts, my grandmother always addressed the days ...

French sailors used to believe stripes made it easier spot men who had fallen overboard, hence the popularity of their striped sweaters, or marinières. Then, of course, there’s the classic stripes ...

As I’ve written before, Key lime — that creamy soft yellow tinged with green — is for sure a Palm Beach color. Many is the house on the Florida coastline painted Key-lime green with white trim and, ...

Lobsters, crabs … no, we’re not talking about a seafood feast (though that would be delicious), we’re referring to these kitschy yet stylish silver sea critters (Williams Sonoma, $19-$49), perfect for ...

You don’t need to own a beach house to have beach-house style. In her latest book, “Mary Emmerling’s Beach Cottages” (Clarkson Potter, $32.50), Emmerling shares key ingredients for giving any home “an ...

Most home decor at the Shore seems to look the same, boasting nautical inspiration, colorful summer accents and seashell embellishments. But many stores offer more than that — with reclaimed wooden ...

Why wait for a house on the beach to design your dream beach house? Whether you live in a 400 square foot studio apartment in New York City or in a home that’s many, many miles from the sea, some ...

Delivering the latest in style, inspiration, helpful tips and tricks, and everything else you need to know to plan the perfect Philly wedding. Look: Just because you’re getting married at the beach ...

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THAT ONE TOO. NOW FOLKS LIVE IN A RIVIERA BEHAC IT IS TIME TO LIGHT UP THE CITY WITH SOME HOLIDAY CHEER THERE AS WELL. THE CYIT ISOW N HOSTING A HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST FOR THE ...

Why settle for only being at the beach part time? We suggest bringing the sun, sand and surf inside – or at least decorating your home with a beach theme – so you can enjoy the relaxed, carefree vibe ...