Barbara D’Arcy White, Interior Design Guru, Dies at 84

Ms. D’Arcy was an interior decorator whose eclectic sense of style helped change Americans’ taste in home furnishings in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, when she worked at Bloomingdale’s.

Nantucket Island Resorts Announces a New Nantucket, MA Hotel, The Inn at White Elephant Village

Nantucket Island Resorts is pleased to announce a new luxury inn on Nantucket, The Inn at White Elephant Village, opening summer 2012, joining ranks with top rated White Elephant Hotel and Residences.Nantucket, MA (PRWEB) May 19, 2012 The Inn at White Elephant Village, a new luxury hotel on Nantucket, will open summer 2012* with 20 luxury units, including 14 suites and six deluxe guest rooms. ...

'Kitchens becoming style statement in South Asian homes'

Often pushed to the background in South Asian homes, the kitchen is becoming a style statement with a spiritual feel, says leading Indian designer Wendell Rodricks, who chases his passion for culinary style when he is not fashioning fabrics.

White House Office Hours: Let's Move! with Sam Kass

Note: This live session of Office Hours has concluded. View the full question and answer session below or at Storify.com This has been an exciting week for Let’s Move! On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Team USA to announce new programs that will help connect more than 1.7 million kids with athletic opportunities in their communities. Today, we launched a new section on LetsMove.gov ...

How to achieve a durable everyday elegance in your kitchen reno

It’s the heart of your home and it deserves an investment in both money and clear design thinking