What defines American style? A relaxed approach to living. The spirit of invention. Freedom to mix old and new, high and low. An appreciation of heritage, encompassing such classics as denim, stripes ...

Interior designers, home decor magazines and TV shows tout the modern farmhouse look as among the most popular decorating styles. But what does “farmhouse style” really mean? It doesn’t mean you’ll ...

There’s something undeniably charming about grandma style – it’s cozy, timeless, and effortlessly elegant without trying too hard. It’s the kind of style that feels familiar, like a well-loved ...

No design style is more intertwined with early America than Federal architecture, and it makes sense when you consider that this architectural movement saw its boom just after the American Revolution.

Interior designers, home decor magazines and TV shows tout the modern farmhouse look as among the most popular decorating styles. But what does “farmhouse style” really mean? It doesn’t mean you’ll ...

The periodic table has to be one of the most recognizable symbols of science, rivaled by the double helix and few others. Almost everyone should recognize its shape, however dimly, from a high school ...

There’s one piece of advice few writing coaches would quibble with: Keep it simple. Simple wording speeds readers’ and listeners’ mental processing. It coaxes them to hang onto your words. Researchers ...

I first read "The Elements of Style" 30 years ago, figuring that, to the would-be writer, the slim volume was as essential as a corduroy jacket with elbow patches. I quickly learned it was worth even ...