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The State of “Made in America”
The State of “Made in America”
Despite the political power ascribed to homegrown goods, there’s never been a shorthand for well-made, ethical design.
By Kelly Faircloth
Budget Breakdown: With $312K, They Made a Worn-Down Midcentury “Feel Like a Tree House”
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In Savannah, an 1884 Victorian With a Fairytale Facade Asks $2.8M
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If You Know Frank Lloyd Wright, You Should Know Marion Mahony Griffin
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They Camped Out of a Shipping Container for Years Before Turning It Into a Chic Retreat
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A Graywater Pond Doubles as a Frog Habitat at This Forest Retreat Outside Madrid
The residence is designed to minimize its impact on the landscape while maximizing comfort for both the owners and the area’s native species.
The Bel Air Home of a Famed Sculptor Seeks $1.8M After a Radical Reinvention
Architect William Adams took down walls and lifted the roof of the 1924 residence, which was originally owned by Gustav Mahler’s daughter, Anna.
New York’s Breuer Building Is Back—and Everything Else You Need to Know About This Week
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Practical Home Gifts That Are Actually Very Beautiful
Someone you know probably needs a new garbage can or a dish drainer. Why not make it a pretty one?
Top-Notch Home Goods for a Loved One With Exacting Taste
If you want to go all out on a holiday gift, these picks are hand-selected to impress.

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