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It's no accident that these sublime rings of deep-fried dough resemble halos: Doughnuts are heaven on earth, and they have quite an illustrious history. First, Dutch immigrants rolled fried bread [...]

PAT AND ROSEANN MCGEEHIN'S HOUSE IS IN A Washington, D.C., suburb, but guests often feel they've been somehow magically transported to a romantic European villa. In this case, the magic […]

The world's top hairstylists and makeup artists tend to them. And yet stealing the stars' beauty secrets is surprisingly easy. First step: Don't be afraid to make a change. Even […]

Last fall in Minneapolis, the hip design store RedLureRed hosted a reception to unveil a new piece by local architect Ralph Rapson. Stopping traffic in the window was the Rapson […]

What does a fashion designer do when she decides to quit fashion? For Adrienne Vittadini, who sold her label in 1996 after 30 years in the business, the answer was […]

"Warm" was the operative term for Peter Dunham when he was designing this kitchen for a Hollywood producer and his family. Every detail--from the block-printed Indian fabric lining cabinet doors […]

Colombe Pringle is one of the world's great women of style. As the former editor in chief of French Vogue, she was responsible for such milestones as the Christmas issues […]

As the founder and publisher of the Where to Wear global shopping guides, Jill Fairchild visits elegant stores all over the world. "When you shop in that many places," she […]

"For year I was a little resistant to having a weekend house because I'm such a workaholic," says fashion executive Jaqui Lividini, who saw nothing but places in dire need […]

At her store Hollyhock in Los Angeles, Suzanne Rheinstein sells everything from antique wicker armchairs to copies of Tony Duquette's famed rock-crystal votive holders. But even the brand-new comes with […]

Dressing a window is tricky business. Left bare, windows can be eyesores by day and black holes at night. Stylish treatments allow for much more than privacy, light and draft […]

A KID'S ROOM DOESN'T HAVE TO BE JUVENILE. ACCORDING TO DESIGNER KATIE RIDDER, A HARDWORKING mother of three kids under ten, a child's room can be just as stylish as […]

IT'S TEMPTING TO AVOID RISKS and decorate in shades of bland; saying bye-bye to beige isn't easy--it takes confident and know-how. House Beautiful asked New York-based decorators William Diamond and […]

The ultimate romantic bedroom is rooted in atmospherics, from the linens to the lighting. Susan Gutfreund is no stranger to the idea, having applied the sensual touch to the rooms […]

ON LYFORD CAY IN THE BAHAMAS STANDS A house that entices even the boldest of international society's boldface names to flock there. The waterfront property's magnetism is so strong that […]

The creative style of decorator Noel Jeffrey and his dreamy approach to sprucing up a space is highlighted. Jeffrey tends to favor English Aesthetic and uses leggy furniture on bare floors, English Regency cane-back chairs and tufted sofas with ivory cotton throw pillows and curtains.

Photographer Daniela Stallinger of Austria returns from her assignments to exotic locales with trophies with which she adorns her Brooklyn apartment. Of special note is her library, which features Moroccan blankets hanging in the doorway, and a wide array of icons and statues representing various religions.

The Staley's three-bedroom apartment on Central Park West reflects the couple's artistic pedigree and appreciation of classical style. Its interior design succeeds in preventing the numerous paintings and objects from giving it the flavor of a museum.

A description is presented of the activities which can be enjoyed by men and women shoppers in New York, NY. The major shopping neighborhoods in New York and the specialities of each are discussed. Antique and beauty shops are included.

Many fashion designers are concerned with clothing as architecture, constructing walking shelters that are stylish and protective. Hussein Chalayan has produced a dress made of hard plastic and Alexandra Fede has produced garments made of a slash and bullet resistant cloth that looks and feels like cashmere. Japanese designer Kosuke Tsumura has produced Final Home, a range of jackets and coasts featuring many pockets in which to keep items such as safety-orange terrycloth towels and insulating pillows.

El Paso, TX, and Juarez, Mexico, sister towns at the Mexican-American border, offer delightful shopping at their numerous shops. Juarez offers a wide variety of Mexican crafts, while El Paso has a broad selection of home furnishings and Southwestern foods.

Therapies that are effective in relieving stress include massage therapy, meditation, acupuncture, breathing exercises and aromatherapy. Various types of stress-relieving foods, herbs, and drinks are also identified.

A couple discovers by undergoing past-life regression that they had lived before and had been involved with one another in these past lives. The tensions and disagreements between them seem to relate to issues that had also divided them in past lives.

A two-day Delta Dream Vacation to Las Vegas, NV, is a worthwhile trip to the city famous for its gambling. Aside from the usual round of visits to casinos, travellers get to see Las Vegas' other sights, including Liberace Museum and the Cactus Garden at the Ethel M. Chocolates factory.

Couples who sleep in the same bed often have difficulty adjusting to each other's sleeping habits. Research shows that people have their best sleep when alone, but those with sleeping partners need to deal with their physiological, psychological and emotional needs and behaviors in bed.

Alterations on a person's ethnic appearance can be made with plastic surgery. Almost 20% of plastic surgeries were done on women to reduce their ethnic appearance by the late 1980s. This trend raised disturbing questions about the possibility of ethnic cleansing through plastic surgery.

According to New York City art dealer William Secord, 'Queen Victoria famously adored dogs, which was one of the reasons for the flourishing of dog paintings in 19th-century England.' This [...]

Pets with long hair are especially prone to health problems caused by cold dry air and matted fur, as Ulysses Rosenzweig, DVM, of Argos Animal Hospital in Boiceville, N.Y., in [...]

As creatures of habit, animals become stressed by any disruption, large or small, in their routine. This anxiety manifests in behaviors such as destructiveness, excessive licking, scratching, or biting at [...]

The most memorable party is always an inspired mix of carefully chosen guests. So why not bring the same combination of imagination and planning to your table setting? Plant the [...]

It is one thing to appreciate modern design at a connoisseur's distance and quite another to bring it home. Designer Calvin Klein, throughout his career, has shown us how to […]

Sheila Bridges feels right at home browsing through antiques shops in the Hudson Valley, but a superstore in a suburban mall? Expo Design Center, Home Depot's swank little sister, stocks […]

THOMAS JAYNE IS A TOWERing figure in design circles--and not just because he stands six feet eight. Get him going on decorative arts and furniture, and this soft-spoken connoisseur sounds […]

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU INVITE MARIO Buatta to create a bedroom with goods from Bed Bath & Beyond? No stripes or plaids, thank you. Not that the nationwide […]

It is becoming increasingly common for Americans to travel with their pets. There is now a wide range of equipment designed to make travel with pets easier, and more hotels now accept pets. Taking a pet abroad still involves significant challenges.

A description is presented of the appearance of an 'average' American woman. Four women aged between 21 and 24 discusses their shape, diet and perception of themselves and their figures.

Most women react strongly to the discontinuation of their favorite beauty products. Some search endlessly for adequate replacements while others resort to hoarding.