In South Florida's never-ending luxury high-rise hustle, the 60-story Porsche Design Tower Miami currently under construction offers something unique: Its auto-lift system will bring residents’ vehicles up to personal garages adjacent to their units. Not only does the amenity put an end to endless elevator trips with groceries, ... More

In 1914 at the age of 27, Marjorie Merriweather Post became the wealthiest woman in the world after inheriting $27 million from her family’s cereal company. While such a windfall might have been unmanageable for many, Post exhibited the dynamism and impeccable social skills that would make her a philanthropic ... More

On a sweltering summer day, there are few things more refreshing than jumping into a swimming pool. What's not as pleasant is the pungent, eye-stinging chlorine that 95 percent of American pools use to stay clean. In Europe, so-called "natural pools"—ones completely free of chlorine and other chemicals—have become a ... More

A RISD painting major is making a name for herself: Caroline Hurley, burgeoning Brooklyn artist, created an eponymous homeware company offering artful pieces from ceramic bowls to block-printed linen textiles (which can be used as throws, table clothes or even as a sarong). Her designs are available for sale on ... More

Since 1863, Bernardaud has been in the business of brining luxury to the dining room table, creating porcelain dinnerware that's more showpiece than plate. Now, in celebration of their 150th anniversary and a new Chelsea address in Manhattan, the ... More

There's something about the way that French homes creatively utilize space, belongings, patterns and colors that add up to a style that can only be defined as simultaneously simple and eclectic. In a new book, French Accents ($40, Clarkson ... More

Jewelry designer Jennifer Miller has a lot on her plate: she manages four stores, including two the Hamptons, one in New York and one in Palm Beach; and she's constantly designing new, stylish gems for high-wattage friends including Hoda Kotb, More

Leta Austin Foster has been bringing upscale design to Palm Beach—and beyond—for more than 30 years. She got her start working for private clients, like the Kochs and the Basses, and in 1990 ... More

Open for Business: Steven Alan Home Shop, 158 Franklin Street, New York, NY. (646) 402-9661 Atmosphere: Comfortable and urban, Steven Alan Home Shop in TriBeCa looks like any New Yorker’s dream apartment – from small green plants in handmade ceramic pots hanging in white-washed windows to charmingly ... More

Nearly four decades have passed, but Aerin Lauder can still vividly remember the smell of her grandmother’s home. For some, the mention of a visit to Nana’s might conjure memories of mothballs and plastic-covered furniture—but not when your grandmother is beauty titan Estée Lauder. “She would always have fresh ... More