Since Adam and Eve said good-bye to paradise, the quest for regaining the divine garden has led men and women to create intimate, beautiful enclosed outdoor spaces. No matter its era, style, size, or setting, a courtyard imbues any home-even the newest one-with a soul. A courtyard comforts, protects and provides an oasis of green [...]

"I’ve always been healthy, so I’ve never had to rely on doctors," says Sarasota resident Tomara Kafka. "People drop around me from the flu, and I never get it." But four years ago, Kafka began losing weight. Her mind raced constantly, and she couldn’t sleep at night. Doctors traced the problem to a node on [...]

Q. What exactly is a slipper chair, and when is it appropriate to use one in a design scheme? A. Interior designer Jan Arvin knows all about this historical piece of practical furniture. "A slipper chair is an armless chair, fully upholstered, with a high back that’s small in scale and sits fairly low to [...]