All posts tagged: LUXURY HOMES

the best luxury fake faux flowers plants and flower arrangements bouquets

Can the Best Luxury Faux Flowers Actually Look Real?

Published by Jillian Tangen

Some of us are just not ready to be plant parents. Or even to tend to fresh flowers on a regular basis. We admit it: we don’t know what we’re doing, and we don’t have time to learn. But the idea of cheesy-looking fake florals makes us cringe. Is there a solution? What are the luxury faux flower and plant brands that actually look real? Our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen is sharing her curated list of the best artificial flowers and plants to add color and texture to your luxury home or office decor.

What are the best luxury outdoor side tables, garden stools, end and accent tables right now?

The Best Chic Luxury Outdoor Side Tables and Stools

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

It’s outdoor party season, which means you may be in need of a new side table or two to refresh your backyard decor. Here’s our curated list of the best chic luxury designer outdoor garden stools, end tables, accent tables and side tables, in stone, ceramic, marble, wood and more. Whether your look is modern minimalist or rustic chic, there’s a perfect outdoor side table or stool for your summer entertaining this year.

The best cookbooks for summer food and entertaining, including grilling, vegetarian dishes and desserts.

What are the Best Cookbooks for Summer Entertaining?

Published by Julie Murphy

Hosting outdoor parties and firing up the grill? If you’re in search of a few new dishes to add to your repertoire, we’ve got you. Whether it’s a new twist on an old time favorite or something completely new, these cookbooks have it covered. Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy is sharing a list of 12 favorite cookbooks with some of the best food and road-tested recipes perfect for summer entertaining, including grilling, vegetarian dishes and desserts.

how to have a mosquito-free outdoor party

How to Make your Next Outdoor Event Mosquito-Free

Published by Julie Murphy

A glamorous summer evening party under the stars. It sounds like a dream, right? Unfortunately, a swarm of pesky uninvited guests that can turn the whole thing into a nightmare. What’s the secret to making your outdoor living space bug-free? Our intrepid correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has done the research, and she’s sharing some environmentally-friendly ideas on how to get rid of mosquitoes. Here’s how to make your next outdoor event mosquito-free. 

What are the Best Innovative "Smart" Luxury Lawn Mowers?

What are the Best Innovative “Smart” Luxury Lawn Mowers?

Published by Jillian Tangen

There’s something deeply satisfying about a freshly-moved lawn. The scent of the grass, the beauty and order of an expanse of domesticated nature right outside our door. Outdoor entertaining season is here – so if you’re a DIY type, what’s the best way to get the job done right now? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best innovative “smart” luxury lawn mowers to shop for right now, whether you’re looking for a walk-behind, ride-on, or robotic model. It’s lawn mowing gone high-tech.