She soon became a household name after her performances in smash hit movies such as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk. She even took a turn as a Hitchcock heroine in The Man That Knew Too Much. Following her death in 2019 at the age of 97, there were questions about what would happen to the Doris Day house in California. Take the tour below – and see more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page....
Read on to find out what time each retailer is open this weekend. When is Home Depot open on Easter? Home Depot locations are open on Easter Sunday for regular hours. Exact hours will vary by store, so call ahead to find out what time your store is open. The Home Depot is open regular hours on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In most locations, those hours are 6:00am to 10:00pm....
Whether you want a hanging lantern or a piece to adorn your outdoor dining table, these choices are of the highest quality, so you don’t have to worry about falling foul to adverse weather conditions or outdoor damage. Instead, with a combination of solid and elegant designs, these lanterns can light the way, allowing you to spend time outdoors even when the sun has set. There are so many backyard lighting ideas to consider as you shop around, from integrating large patio lanterns to delicate hanging lights....
Located in the renowned Empire West building, which sits just off Sunset Strip, the fifth floor two-bedroom apartment is an artfully-designed space perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The open plan living area boasts modern art, and colour-pop dining chairs and feature walls. The living room is a bright yet tranquil space, featuring a silver brick wall and oversized art for an injection of glam. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Sliding doors lead out to a stylish balcony boasting skyline views, making the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening sundowners....
The houses that line it serve as a reminder of its past importance – not least Stone Lea Cottage with its proud castellated parapet. Built from Bath stone, this Grade II-listed end-of-terrace property dates back to the early 19th century. When Nyla Abraham and her husband Paul Sadler moved in during 2013, the garden stretching out behind it, however, was far from proud. See: Garden ideas – inspiration and ideas for outdoor spaces Find out what they discovered when they cut back overgrown shrubs… The hand of the owner responsible for the castellated parapet on the house can also be seen in the turret-like outhouses in the corners of the garden....
The Storybook River Oaks estate in Houston is an 18,000 square-foot, six-bedroom, seven full and four half-bathroom manor offering a true sanctuary, tucked away in seclusion on more than two acres in Houston, Texas. Built with over $1 million in stonework, the refined residence features superbly proportioned interiors, five stately carved fireplaces and masonry stone arches assembled of limestone and flooring imported from The Cotswolds, England. See: World’s best homes – inside the globe’s most incredible houses...
This year it was the Eurocucina fair, which alternates every other year with the Euroluce lighting fair. The event was a trove of kitchen innovations that we expect to reshape kitchen trends of the future. These, from a pop-up pantry hidden within a kitchen island to a beautifully hand-painted oven, are what stood out. 6 stand-out kitchen trends from Salone del Mobile 2022 These are the trends H&G’s editors spotted at this year’s fair – and why you need to know about them, wherever you are....
However, while their regal aesthetic needs no introduction, interior experts have revealed a more discreet benefit that comes from a tapestry – and how to unlock its hidden potential. Sharing her bedroom, hallway, and living room wall ideas, designer and Creative Director of Albion Nord (opens in new tab) Camilla Clarke uncovers the tapestry’s best-kept-secret. ‘Tapestries often help to bring the outside world in, with landscape scenes of dense foliage and earthy colors....
Discover i-escape’s top UK boltholes for Valentine’s Day See more: The most luxurious romantic holidays for Valentine’s Day 1. TIMBRELL’S YARD, BRADFORD-ON-AVON, WILTSHIRE Right in the heart of this historic town, overlooking the river, Timbrell’s Yard offers 17 elegant, Scandi-style bedrooms, a cosy bar and a popular restaurant with open kitchen and menu by Tom Blake, formerly of River Cottage. The town boasts riverside walks, boutique shops and galleries, gourmet dining, and Bath- one of the UK’s most beautiful and romantic cities - just 10 minutes’ away by train....
See: Monty Don’s bird feeding tips – help garden birds survive and thrive The garden consisted of a 2 acre abandoned field out the back and a much smaller area in the front covered in builder’s rubble. ‘That was it,’ he says on his blog (opens in new tab). ‘There was one tree – the hazel in what is now the Spring Garden – and everything else was rough grass, nettles and brambles....
See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most spectacular houses This serene Cali-cool landscape was the utopian setting for architect Louis Angelikis to build the hacienda-style home and design a ‘resort style’ base for all who indulge in its splendor. Does George Rosenthal own Sunset Marquis hotel? The home was listed by George Rosenthal, who is best known as the owner of Sunset Marquis (opens in new tab), the iconic hotel which was a famed hangout for rock ’n’ roll legends....
Ashes are full of surprising qualities that can boost your acidic soil, compost heat, and deter pests, among others – meaning that using ashes in the garden is the perfect way to limit waste and improve plant health. See: Backyard ideas – design ideas for your backyard, whatever its size or style Here, experts reveal five ways to safely – and effectively – use leftover ashes in your garden – we can’t quite believe its rich benefits....
That visit prompted us to ask Laura what has inspired her during her career, and she gave us some very personal interior design tips, which we share, below. 1. My love of fabrics started in childhood ‘I have always had a love for fabrics – even as a child I had Pierre Frey (opens in new tab) motifs decorating the walls of my room, which has deeply influenced my style....
But if you think that a wooden kitchen will feel too traditional in a contemporary home, think again. We’re seeing a return to wood kitchen cabinet ideas that showcase the beauty of wood in all its forms. In recent years, there have been a number of new and interesting techniques which have reinvigorated the style and made this old staple a modern favorite. If kitchen cabinet ideas made from wood are high on your list, here are the key ways to put a fresh spin on the look....
So, while it is important to know how to clean a TV correctly, it’s just as important to know what to avoid, and the cleaning hacks to ignore. Use our expert tips to discover how not to clean a TV, and what to do if you do get it wrong. 5 cleaning methods you should never use on a TV If you have taken the time to find the best places to buy a TV and spent your hard-earned cash on the best TV you could afford, cleaning it with the wrong products is the last thing you will want to do....
As we become increasingly conscious of the effects of food waste, it is only natural to search for new ways to encourage your produce to live longer. However, you don’t need to look far. The most effective methods (and surprising) methods involve simple changes in your storage habits – and drawing from pantry staples that you’re already likely to have in your kitchen. 5 food storage tricks – for fresher, long-lasting groceries Here’s what you need to know about re-organizing a refrigerator – and the best way to store your organic produce – to prolong their taste and freshness....
See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property This house was certainly going to put Irene’s ingenuity to the test. When she first visited, water was pouring through the roof right to the basement, where the living and sleeping quarters were laid out in ‘such a whirlwind of interconnecting rooms that it was almost impossible to make sense of it’. The ground floor, which now accommodates the kitchen and living area, was ‘a weird, ginormous hallway that was incredibly dingy’, while she likens the staircase to something out of an Austrian chalet....
Rather than being an afterthought, selecting the right sheen for the job will not only enhance your design but it will also be hardwearing, durable and easy to clean at the same time. But what is it exactly is eggshell paint and how do we use it? ‘Eggshell is a finish perennially popular with professional and DIY painters alike,’ explains Helen Shaw, UK director at Benjamin Moore (opens in new tab)....
See more: World’s best homes – our page dedicated to fabulous properties The property The couple, who split their time between the capital and a Georgian house in the country, eventually decided to buy a smart apartment with glorious full-height windows, within a newly built block that answered their needs perfectly. However, the empty ‘white box’ presented challenges of its own, prompting the couple to engage the services of interior designer Katie Goring, who helped them realise their dream of an elegant yet functional London home....
See: our Spaces section for more inspiring house tours ‘We viewed thirteen houses; this was the thirteenth,’ say the owners. The mid-Victorian, white-stuccoed terraced property had been owned for 30 years by a couple whose children had grown up and moved away, so they wanted to rent or sell the house. ‘Everything was being decorated white to make it more marketable, but in spite of this it had a lovely feel and the space that we needed....
