For some of us, the kitchen is a frightening place filled with sharp objects, alien ingredients, and hot surfaces. But for cats? It's a jungle gym of exploration. There are things to play with, sit on, hide in, nibble on, and nap in. If you have a surface, appliance, utensil, or container, your cat will find a novel use for it. Take a look at our favorite cats getting comfy in the kitchen. Read more

As a former Texas Hill Country resident, I have a major soft spot in my heart for this utterly charming area of the country, and Juniper Hills Farm, located in the Hill Country region, is no exception. Owned and operated by Travis "Sibby" Barrett, the farm offers lodging, yoga retreats, workshops, and cooking classes through the farm's Onion Creek Kitchens. Sibby grew up in Texas and San Miguel Read more

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I'm moving and thus, I'm on the hunt for a nice affordable apartment. Thanks to your advice, I'm only looking at places with dishwashers. This means I want a good-sized modern kitchen. Not too much to ask for, right? Wrong. Finding a kitchen with a regular-sized fridge, stove, and dishwasher is very hard! It's actually downright depressing, the amount of horrible kitchens that exist here in San Read more

If you're lucky enough to be on the hunt for a rental property in Southern California (and you have deep pockets), you should set your sights on Naomi Watts's and Liev Schreiber's Brentwood home, which the couple is renting out for $20,000 a month. The property features a trellised outdoor living area, pool, gardens, formal living room, open kitchen and family area, and great architectural Read more

MARCH, San Francisco's newly remodeled home goods store, merges airy modernism with utilitarian craftsmanship for a space that has local foodies and designophiles in a tizzy. The lovely wares for the kitchen, pantry, and table, some of which are created exclusively for MARCH, aren't the only things this space sells. Even more covet-inducing is the irresistible aesthetic. Flooded in natural light Read more

Victoria Beckham's Fall collection can easily be described in one word: strong. The designer offered up her usual sleek, body-conscious dresses, but this time with a decidedly utilitarian touch. The military-chic collection was sexy, without being aggressively so, and was punctuated by belted waists, elbow-length sleeves, and high, collared necklines. Her signature slim-fitting vibe was still Read more

If you can't find a babysitter for Valentine's Day, not to worry — we've come up with plenty of fun ways to celebrate with the whole family! Skip the expensive dinner for two and pick something you can enjoy with the kids. From quality time in the kitchen to holiday-appropriate craft classes, these eight sweet activities are sure to spread the love. Read more

Sofia Coppola just listed her 1,800-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for $2.75 million. The Nolita loft, which Coppola has owned since 2002, features gorgeous views, a well-appointed kitchen, and a roof garden. It's a lovely apartment, and the open-living plan and high ceilings cultivate a lovely airiness — a boon for residents who often feel cramped in this densely populated Read more

I first became a fan of Ikea's Ung Drill Frame when I was searching for a photo prop for my wedding last August. Ornate, affordable, and very lightweight, I decided to paint the frame a pale peach and convert it into a chalkboard sign for guests to write messages on and hold in the photo booth. Since then, I swapped the peach for a charcoal gray and hung it in my kitchen. I noticed that other Read more