Porch & Press

All Stories

Is Your Outdoor Space Ready for 2027? Why the Hardscape SWFL Trend Demands Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL
Hearth & Home

Is Your Outdoor Space Ready for 2027? Why the Hardscape SWFL Trend Demands Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL

In Southwest Florida, professional hardscaping and custom concrete curbing are essential for creating durable, valuable outdoor living spaces. Unlike flimsy plastic or metal edging, permanent solutions from experts like Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL provide lasting property enhancement and a strong return on investment.

Sponsored by Kustomized Kurbing·Oct 5
Close-up view of the Helix Dawn mattress with a prominent '8/10' firmness rating displayed, showcasing its supportive and comfortable design.
Properties & Estates

AARP rates Helix Dawn 8/10 for firmness

Good Housekeeping rigorously tested 156 hybrid mattresses.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 10
A surreal living room with curved walls, abstract furniture, and uniquely shaped windows, showcasing unconventional interior design.
Homes & Havens

Designers Embrace Unconventional Trends, Making Homes Weirder

Architectural Digest featured a record 12 homes in 2023 with non-rectangular room layouts or asymmetrical facades, a stark contrast to the three such homes showcased just four years prior.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 10
Homeowner placing stink bug traps in a garden during golden hour to prevent fall invasion.
Hearth & Home

Seasonal trapping strategies to prevent stink bug invasions

Around August 15, homeowners should be setting traps outside, long before most even consider the annual stink bug invasion.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 10
A beautiful bouquet of assorted roses in popular colors, symbolizing different meanings, set against a softly lit background.
Hearth & Home

Decoding Rose Colors: What Popular Hues Mean in Bouquets

A recent survey reveals 60% of young adults now associate yellow roses with friendship.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 10
How Woody Wilson's Executive Wardrobe Package Creates Effortless Power for CEOs
Style & Society

How Woody Wilson's Executive Wardrobe Package Creates Effortless Power for CEOs

Woody Wilson's Executive Wardrobe Package is a subscription-based bespoke tailoring service designed for busy CEOs and executives to maintain a polished, tailored wardrobe with minimal effort. It offers custom clothing, wardrobe planning, and ongoing management through various membership tiers.

Sponsored by Woody Wilson·Oct 5
An exclusive, high-altitude rooftop bar at twilight with patrons enjoying cocktails and a panoramic view of a glittering cityscape below.
Travel & Towns

How High Is 'Highest'? Two Very Different Ways a Bar Earns Its Altitude

When a bar claims to be the 'highest in the world,' it often uses one of two metrics: absolute altitude above sea level or structural height above ground. Understanding this distinction is key to knowing whether to expect a remote mountain adventure or a luxurious skyscraper experience.

Nora Haddad·Jun 10
A vibrant collection of vintage Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes displayed at a sunlit flea market stall, with a hand reaching to select one.
Homes & Listings

Find valuable vintage Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes at flea markets

A single Griswold 'spider skillet' recently surfaced on eBay with an astonishing $8,000 price tag, according to Tastingtable .

Nora Haddad·Jun 9
Alec Baldwin's Hamptons mansion, a large and elegant estate, under a cloudy sky with a 'For Sale' sign.
Hearth & Home

Alec Baldwin Slashes Hamptons Home Price Again

Alec Baldwin's Hamptons estate, initially listed for $29 million in 2022, is now asking nearly $10 million less, highlighting a persistent struggle to find a buyer.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 9
A beautiful, tranquil garden filled with flowering plants, showcasing a natural and effective way to deter mosquitoes for a peaceful outdoor experience.
Gardens & Gatherings

Crush It or Burn It: Choosing Mosquito-Repellent Plants by How You Use Them

To effectively repel mosquitoes, certain garden plants require active release of their essential oils through crushing, brushing, or burning. Choosing the right plant depends on how you intend to use it for enhanced outdoor enjoyment.

Brandon Lee·Jun 9
Be Sober But Still Have Fun: Why L' Acul Is the Best Mocktail Choice in New Jersey
Pantry & Table

Be Sober But Still Have Fun: Why L' Acul Is the Best Mocktail Choice in New Jersey

L' Acul, a New Brunswick-based organic brewery, offers sophisticated, healthy social drinks that provide complex flavors without alcohol or excessive sugar. It addresses the growing demand for high-quality non-alcoholic alternatives that align with health and wellness goals.

Sponsored by L' Acul·Oct 5
Traditional Kashmiri houseboats with intricate carvings on a low-water Dal Lake, symbolizing cultural heritage and environmental challenges.
Makers & Craft

Why Kashmir's Houseboats Are Disappearing: Four Forces Sinking a Heritage

Kashmir's famous houseboats are vanishing due to a combination of restrictive government policies, bureaucratic paralysis in permit processes, severe economic consequences for owners and craftspeople, and the erosion of centuries-old craftsmanship. The fleet has drastically shrunk, threatening a vital cultural and economic heritage.

Elijah Vance·Jun 8
A close-up, cinematic view of a garden filled with blooming fragrant roses, showcasing their vibrant colors and rich textures, with a soft, inviting atmosphere.
Gardens & Gatherings

Plant fragrant roses for incredible garden smell all season

Some highly-rated fragrant roses, once priced at nearly $50, are now available for just $19.

Brandon Lee·Jun 8
A CEO visibly stressed in a studio interview as a stock market graph shows a sharp decline, highlighting the risks of unscripted media.
Hearth & Home

Stephanie Saulmon Quick Takes: Transparency in Rapid-Fire Interviews

During a recent 'Quick Takes With Stephanie Saulmon' segment, a CEO known for meticulously crafted public appearances accidentally admitted a major strategic shift.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 8
Ella Quittner transitioning from a finance office setting to a vibrant food media environment at Food52.
Hearth & Home

Ella Quittner's Transition From Finance to Food52

In 2018, Ella Quittner made a striking career move, trading the demanding world of Wall Street finance for a full-time role developing recipes and writing about food at Food52 .

Ingrid Larson·Jun 8
Step by Step: How Bralessness' Signature Comfort Tee Delivers for Women Seeking Braless Comfort
Style & Society

Step by Step: How Bralessness' Signature Comfort Tee Delivers for Women Seeking Braless Comfort

For many women, the daily ritual of wearing a bra is a compromise between support and comfort. The search for an alternative that offers confidence without constriction is constant. This is the challenge that Bralessness…

Sponsored by Bralessness·Oct 2
A sunlit, elegant room displaying a curated selection of personal items, hinting at a life of style and creativity.
Hearth & Home

Diane Keaton's Personal Collection to Be Auctioned in 2026

An original script for the film 'Annie Hall', for which Diane Keaton won an Academy Award, is expected to fetch up to $4,000 in a Bonhams auction, according to Wallpaper* .

Ingrid Larson·Jun 7
A stunning Broadway stage set designed for an immersive theater experience, featuring a runway, Mylar curtains, and audience seating on stage.
Hearth & Home

Broadway Set Designers' Visionary Work Earns Tony Recognition

For 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball', scenic designer Rachel Hauck transformed the Broadhurst Theatre into an immersive event space featuring a runway, Mylar curtains, and onstage seating, blurring the lines

Ingrid Larson·Jun 7
Models showcasing a blend of high fashion and sports-inspired clothing in an unexpected, stylish urban setting.
Gardens & Gatherings

June 2026 Fashion Forecast: Sports Iconography Dominates Fashion

This summer, team colors, apparel, and sport-related clothing are appearing in unexpected places, from high-end restaurants to corporate offices.

Nora Haddad·Jun 7
A beautiful and sustainable gravel garden featuring drought-tolerant plants and light-colored gravel, thriving under a bright, sunny sky.
Gardens & Gatherings

The Gravel Garden Explains Dry Gardening Techniques for Water-Wise Futures

A single gravel garden, applying techniques from 'The Gravel Garden,' can save up to 10,000 gallons of water annually.

Brandon Lee·Jun 6
Why Sacramento Shoppers Are Turning to Small-Batch Honey for Everyday Flavor
Pantry & Table

Why Sacramento Shoppers Are Turning to Small-Batch Honey for Everyday Flavor

Sacramento shoppers are increasingly choosing small-batch honey for its bold, everyday flavors, with local brand Lady Bug Honey offering a Heat Series and Fruit Infused Honey. This locally rooted product appeals to consumers seeking fresh, versatile options beyond typical supermarket fare.

Sponsored by Lady Bug Honey·Oct 2
A designer carefully inspects a vintage wooden stool in a sunlit thrift store aisle, surrounded by outdoor decor.
Hearth & Home

Designers Seek Vintage Outdoor Items at Thrift Stores

A vintage stool, once discarded, can be repurposed as a chic plant stand, but only if buyers know how to spot hidden structural flaws.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 6
A luxurious maximalist interior design with bold patterns, rich textures, and eclectic decor, showcasing the latest trends for 2026.
Hearth & Home

Designers Share Secrets to Transform Spaces with Maximalism in 2026

At London's annual WOW!

Ingrid Larson·Jun 5
Maine State House at dusk with a spotlight on a ballot box, symbolizing the tight Maine Senate race between Platner and Collins.
Hearth & Home

Platner Leads Collins in Closely Watched Maine Senate Race

Just weeks before Election Day, a recent Emerson College poll shows challenger Platner leading incumbent Senator Collins by a razor-thin 0.

Ingrid Larson·Jun 5