We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

Make buyer's remorse over furniture, textiles and more a thing of the past with this wise purchasing advice

Protect your newborn by choosing nontoxic nursery furniture, bedding, rugs and paint. We give you all the details here

Travel to the far reaches of land, where these residences straddle rocky cliffs, leafy lakeshores and choppy inlets

A second house on a lot integrates with its downtown neighborhood and makes the most of its location and views

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Don’t resort to demolition just yet. With a little imagination, older homes can easily be adapted for modern living

Doing away with the boundary between indoor and outdoor living, open walls add space, light and drama to a home

From intimate dinner parties to large gatherings outdoors, this gracious home handles get-togethers with beachy elegance

These slippery slopes will make a splash and offer an exhilarating ride that's the stuff of childhood dreams