After taking a few fitness lessons from Maid Marion, I started thinking about other old school activities that are due for a comeback. Besides, everything old becomes new again at some point, right? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these activities are next in line for a rebirth. Badminton, anyone? Read more

While traveling to Georgia to tour the 2012 HGTV Green Home, I was lucky enough to experience The Inn at Serenbe. Out of the 1,000 acres that make up the sustainable community of Serenbe, 30 of those acres are dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming. Nestled in the midst of lush farmland is a gorgeous inn, where friendly animals, aromatic flowers and vegetation, charming accommodations, and Read more

The setting: a lush garden on the grounds of St. Luke's in the Fields Church in New York's West Village. The people: Liv Tyler, Naomi Watts, Bono, Estelle, and Stella rounded out the celeb sightings, plus major editors like Glenda Bailey and Stefano Tonchi. The scene: kids (Stella is a family woman, after all) ran around collecting candy from the piñatas that had been demolished by blindfolded Read more

Summer may be winding down, but Summer living is a joy forever! Even if we're only dreaming of a beach getaway, afternoon game of croquet, or perfect Summer hammock, there's much to enjoy in these beautiful images of Summer outdoor living. See what's been inspiring me this week! Read more

Sports fan? Whether you're in a bocce league or love to sail the high seas on your sailboat, there's a way to add your love for outdoor Summer sports to your home's interior. Intrigued? Check out my ideas for decorating with everything from croquet mallets to sailcloth in the slideshow. Read more