Veranda

VERANDA is a forum for the very best in living well. Always gracious, and never pretentious, we keep readers abreast of the finest in design, decorating, luxury travel, and more, inspiring them with beauty and elegance. VERANDA is both an ideas showcase and a deeply pleasurable escape, a place where homes feel as good as they look.

Chartrense REVIVAL • Spirited by day, sultry by night, the potent yellow-green brings 1970s panache to new glassware, textiles, trim, and more.

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Golden Hours

LIGHTING the Path FORWARD • VERANDA celebrates five women innovating a brighter future for their neighborhoods—and the world—from rescuing American landmarks to elevating emerging artists. Plus, our honorees spotlight the rising stars in their fields.

BEAUTIFUL DISCOVERIES

DINNER Theater • WITH THE MARIGOLD CLUB IN HOUSTON AS HER STAGE, REBECCA GARDNER WHIPS UP A MASTERPIECE FEAST—AND A LIVELY COURSE IN MAKING PARTIES ACTUALLY ENTERTAINING.

Glamorous THREADS • Metallic fabrics and wallpapers radiate evening intrigue in new jacquards, velvets, moirés, and more.

GLOW & Behold • From lustrous gilding to ocean-blue glazes, classical forms to wild silhouettes, the latest artisan light fixtures shine as veritable works of art.

Late BLOOMERS • Landscape designer Zachary J. Westall conjures four verdant displays with flowers that revel in the moonlight.

DIAMONDS After Dark • Shake out the opera gloves: A sweep of new jewels set in white gold and platinum signals a return to evening etiquette for the coveted gems.

PARTY TRICKS • From a diamond polka-dot bangle to a gem-studded sautoir, high jewelry maisons unveil elegant new timepieces dressed as red-carpet couture.

WANDERLUST & JOURNEYS • The sun sets over Valletta on the island of Malta, where Caravaggio painted some of his greatest works.

CHASING CARAVAGGIO • He was one of the most impactful painters of the 17th century, and he lived a life as dramatic as his canvases. TRACEY MINKIN pursues the turbulent Baroque artist who fled from Rome under penalty of death, leaving masterpieces along the way.

Etching a LEGACY • Artist Paolo Zornetta of Specchi Veneziani blends ancient glassmaking techniques with contemporary decoration, fashioning a dazzling new era for Venetian mirrors.

SAN JUAN’S Rum Diary • A journey into the Puerto Rican capital’s buzzy cocktail scene flows through a 19th-century rum producer, Spanish sherry barrels, and locals committed to blending heritage with innovation.

HOUSES & GARDENS

Broadening the Horizon • A downtown doyenne trades her Charleston penthouse for a modernist glass home that floats above the Lowcountry marsh with a refreshing new perspective.

A COLLECTOR’S NEXT CHAPTER • In New Orleans, Richard Keith Langham discovers the upside to downsizing, designing a richly colorful canvas for his longtime client’s most beloved pieces—and personality—to shine.

WRITTEN in the STARS • In New York, Michael S. Smith and Andrew Oyen build a new narrative for a 19th-century town house—with a little help from the cosmos.

Her Wıldest dreaM • On England’s windswept Isle of Wight, gardener Louise Ness creates a naturalist’s haven alive with flora, fauna, and magical twilight vistas.

Terms of Enlight enment • For the first column of his exclusive new series for VERANDA, designer MARKHAM ROBERTS bristles under the glare of modern lighting, calling for a return to softness—and simplicity—at home.

TRADE SECRETS • Designer Sources & Editor Favorites

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