Laura Kostelny

Atlanta

Executive Editor at Country Living

Too smart for her own good. Like Nancy Drew.

Articles

Naples Perfumer Stacy Bee Turns Memory Into Fragrance

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Laura Kostelny

When Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch, daughter of former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, reconnected with her friend, Naples perfumer Stacy Bee, she was grieving her parents’ passing and wanting to capture their essence in a scent. Doro sent Stacy a list of the contents of their medicine cabinets, along with a swirl of intimate recollections: the feeling of being at the summer home in Connecticut, the gardenias her mother tended.
Darius Rucker’s Net Worth Might Surprise Country Music Fans

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Laura Kostelny

Like many artists, Darius Rucker’s net worth has probably varied significantly during the course of his 30-year career. Let’s face it, Darius has gone in some unexpected directions. In fact, there are many ways to determine how old someone is without asking explicitly or resorting to super deep questions. You could play the name game; gauge how they feel about Harry Potter; or do a quick Google search.
What REALLY Happened To These Former HGTV Stars

1 month ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Laura Kostelny

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Long before the Tarek and Christina drama—and even before Chip and Joanna Gaines—HGTV was a very different place. Back when it launched in 1994, no one was arguing about whether a homeowner should love their home or list it, or joining forces with the Property Brothers to buy and renovate houses while hoping for a Zooey Deschanel sighting.
What REALLY Happened To These Former HGTV Stars

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Laura Kostelny

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Long before the Tarek and Christina drama—and even before Chip and Joanna Gaines—HGTV was a very different place. Back when it launched in 1994, no one was arguing about whether a homeowner should love their home or list it, or joining forces with the Property Brothers to buy and renovate houses while hoping for a Zooey Deschanel sighting.
What REALLY Happened To These Former HGTV Stars

1 month ago | housebeautiful.com | Laura Kostelny

Long before the Tarek and Christina drama—and even before Chip and Joanna Gaines—HGTV was a very different place. Back when it launched in 1994, no one was arguing about whether a homeowner should love their home or list it, or joining forces with the Property Brothers to buy and renovate houses while hoping for a Zooey Deschanel sighting. The fare was quieter and centered around arts and crafts projects, on-the-cheap renovation ideas, and the ins and outs of builder techniques.
What 10 of Your Favorite OG HGTV Stars Are Up to Today

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Laura Kostelny

Long before the Tarek and Christina drama—and even prior to Chip and Joanna Gaines coming and going—HGTV was a very different place. Back when it launched in 1994, no one was arguing about whether a homeowner should love their home or list it or joining forces with the Property Brothers to buy and renovate houses while hoping for a Zooey Deschanel sighting. The fare was quieter and centered around arts and crafts projects, on-the-cheap renovation ideas, and the ins and outs of builder techniques.
See Inside Martha Stewart's Farmhouse Kitchen in Honor of Her Big Return to TV

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Laura Kostelny

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."There's no denying Martha Stewart is having a moment. But before she became a household name (and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model!), she was a stylish caterer assembling herb garden centerpieces in her Connecticut kitchen equipped with crocks, baskets, spongeware, and a cast-iron cookstove. Turkey Hill, that beloved country home, has since been sold, but her appreciation for country style remains.
See Inside Martha Stewart’s Farmhouse Kitchen Before Her Big Return to TV

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Laura Kostelny

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."There's no denying Martha Stewart is having a moment. But before she became a household name (and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model!), she was a stylish caterer assembling herb garden centerpieces in her Connecticut kitchen equipped with crocks, baskets, spongeware, and a cast-iron cookstove. Turkey Hill, that beloved country home, has since been sold, but her appreciation for country style remains.
This 200-Year-Old Farmhouse’s Stunning Great Room Was Once a Working Barn

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Laura Kostelny

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."There has always been something magical about the historic 200-year-old Federal farmhouse on Riverside Avenue. Interior design and antiques shop owner Ali Mahon grew up right next door and spent weekends leaning over the wall to admire the grounds. “I used to meet the owner, Mrs. Hatch, there, and she would hand me raspberries picked from her elaborate gardens,” she says.
101 Hot Seat Questions to Liven Up Every Occasion

2 months ago | countryliving.com | Laura Kostelny

In a world where it’s so easy to focus on self—whether that’s curating just-right Instagram posts, working on wellness, or figuring out family and career—we can miss out on making meaningful connections with the people around us. But that’s easy to remedy. The next time you see someone you’d like to get to know better, simply ask them a good question. But wait, you’re saying, “I’m very busy writing pithy captions, working on my mental and physical fitness, and solving childcare issues.