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6.29.2026

Historic Homes

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Interior of a historic Nashville home, showcasing a vibrant color palette and a blend of traditional architecture with modern furnishings, designed by artist Elizabeth Stern.
Hearth & Home

Artist's eye for color shapes historic Nashville home

In 2020, painter Elizabeth Stern acquired a historic eight-acre ranch in Nashville, not to preserve its muted past, but to drench its traditional bones in a riot of unexpected color.

Ingrid Larson·June 28, 2026
Interior view of a refreshed 1942 Spartanburg starter home, showcasing a blend of modern and historic design elements with natural light.
Hearth & Home

Designer Whitney McGregor Refreshes 1942 Spartanburg Starter Home

In Spartanburg, a young couple recently transformed their 1942 home with designer Whitney McGregor, a stark contrast to South Carolina's top historic listing at $28 million among 167 properties curren

Ingrid Larson·June 20, 2026
A beautifully renovated Nashville dining room featuring a historic, flood-resilient dining table as the centerpiece, surrounded by eclectic chairs and bathed in warm sunlight.
Hearth & Home

Nashville home becomes heirloom-filled gathering space

A dining table that once floated through the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina now anchors a newly transformed Nashville home, telling a story of resilience and family history.

Ingrid Larson·June 2, 2026
Exterior of a grand, fully restored 1830s Brooklyn brownstone with elegant lighting and classic architectural details.
Hearth & Home

Brooklyn Brownstone Owners Embrace Luxury Restoration and Design Trends

A 6,300-square-foot 1830s Brooklyn brownstone, now featuring six elevator-accessible levels, a gym, sauna, and wine cave, is on the market for $16.

Ingrid Larson·June 1, 2026
A beautifully renovated 1930s Houston brick home showcasing a vibrant exterior paint transformation with updated finishes.
Homes & Listings

1930s Houston Home Gets Vibrant Paint Transformation

In Houston, a 1935 brick home, nearly a century old and requiring foundation repair, was dramatically reimagined by interior designer Minnette Jackson.

Elijah Vance·May 31, 2026
Miss New York Taryn Delanie Smith in front of her newly renovated 235-year-old historic farmhouse in upstate New York.
Hearth & Home

NYC influencer revives 235-year-old upstate farmhouse

Taryn Delanie Smith, Miss New York 2022, traded her Upper West Side apartment for a 235-year-old farmhouse in Orange County, embarking on a renovation journey she expects to last as long as she lives

Ingrid Larson·May 26, 2026
A lush, blooming Southern garden with a historic mansion in the background, bathed in soft sunlight, inviting visitors to a tour.
Gardens & Gatherings

Southern garden tours feature historic homes and upcoming events

Day-specific tickets for Charlotte's Secret Gardens Tour will cost $35 per person when it opens on May 16, 2026, according to Fourthwardclt .

Brandon Lee·May 14, 2026