Jennifer Tzeses

2 weeks ago | mansionglobal.com | Jennifer Tzeses

There’s a quiet grace and overall restraint to Japanese design. Every item has intention, carefully crafted with materials designed to endure. “Japanese style is defined by a way of thinking rather than a particular material palette,” said Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong of OWIU Design in Los Angeles. “It favors organic, raw materials—making space for their natural aging.

3 weeks ago | mansionglobal.com | Jennifer Tzeses

Getting your hands on fresh-picked produce that’s free of pesticides and full of vitamins and TLC comes at a premium these days—especially with prices rising at every whim. But what if curating the perfect salad simply meant plucking ripened fruit, vegetables and herbs from your own well-tended kitchen garden? The beauty of a kitchen garden is you don’t need sweeping stretches of land (or any outdoor space, for that matter) to cultivate your favorite food staples.

1 month ago | mansionglobal.com | Jennifer Tzeses

As every great pit master knows, firing up the perfect eats takes skill—and space. After all, the last thing you need are guests getting all up in your grill. To that end, a barbecue needn’t stand solo, and adding a shed to shelter the space can make grilling more of an experience. Whether it’s a simple open structure or a complete outdoor living area, the design is in the details. We asked the design pros for their best tips on creating a grilling space with distinction.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Jennifer Tzeses

Heading out into the wild with your best furry buddy along for the adventure can make the experience more fun and memorable. Just like you would buy specialized gear for yourself, it’s important to outfit your dog with essentials to beat the heat, keep bugs at bay and stay the course. Here are the top recommendations from pet professionals to keep your pup protected and having fun, so you can high-tail it outta here and hit the trails.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Jennifer Tzeses

For many dog parents, the struggle to find proper rain gear for their four-legged family member is real because one style does not fit all. Take, for instance, the under-zipper iteration, a mortal foe for a Cavalier King Charles’ belly floof, which gets caught in the grind. Or the cropped puffer variety, which may be chic, but can fall short on a long-bodied corgi. To accommodate the head-to-tail nuances of your pooch, it’s important to find your pet’s perfect size before you buy.