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Gilded Refuge: Château de Valençay

Providing an opulent backdrop for aristocratic soirées as well as a haven of security during turbulent times, the elegant environs of Château de Valençay...
The elaborate gardens of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in France.

Exploring a Grand French Estate: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

In the mid-seventeenth century, Nicolas Fouquet aspired to build himself the finest house in the world. An ambitious young Frenchman, Fouquet rose to prominence...
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Preview Our English Cottage 2026 Special Issue

Step into the romantic world full of collected interiors and cozy layers found within the latest edition of English Cottage. Brimming with timeless decorating ideas...
The Heart of a Gardener

Bunny Mellon Style: Oak Spring Garden

French poppies, peonies, and irises herald spring’s arrival on the stone wall-threaded property known as Oak Spring Garden in northern Virginia. Here, one woman’s...
An overhead view of an elegant Easter tablescape featuring pastel eggs arranged in decorative nests on ornate china plates, surrounded by vintage postcards and embellished eggs with floral and rabbit motifs.

Artisanal Easter Eggs by Stephanie Monahan

At last! Daylight lengthens, the creek’s bubbly refrain resumes, and valiant spring beauties emerge. A spirit of expectancy swells within, inspiring us to join...
A richly styled tea table with blue-and-white china teacups, a silver teapot, fresh fruit, and petite desserts, arranged alongside a vibrant bouquet of red, orange, and purple flowers.

Preview our Blissful Blue & White 2026 Special Issue

Spirits instantaneously lift at the sight of blue and white dancing across crisp tablescapes, timeless interiors, or well-cultivated gardens. In celebration of this always-fresh...