The novels resting on any coffee table say a great deal about the men and women who put them there. Coffee table books offer you a fantastic opportunity to flaunt one’s interests. These page turners provide tons of personality — and a joyful dose of colour is a welcome side effect. These novels will get your wheels turning to help you make your perfect stack, regardless of which volumes you decide to place on your own coffee table. — Alison…
Carmel-by-the-Sea in California includes a group of midcentury houses, but according to architect Mary Ann Schicketanz, most are either neglected or underappreciated. Schicketanz’s clients, a couple in the energy industry, knew the architectural legacy of the hidden stone. “They really wanted to honor their residence’s midcentury roots and, given their heritage, sustainably reestablish their house,” she states. Her clients asked for a stronger indoor-outdoor connection and another area — without increasing the footprint of the existing home. As they moved…