Good Housekeeping Mar-15

FROM THE EDITOR A FEW YEARS AGO, I participated in an art exhibition called Mille Femmes. The concept is the brainchild of French photographer Pierre Maraval, who travels the world shooting portraits of 1,000 women within a given community. In order to take part, I had to describe myself in one single word — how I saw myself at that moment. Let me tell you, it’s really hard to sum up who you are in one word! But in the end, I found the exercise to be as rewarding as it was challenging. It forced me to examine my roles, the world and how I envisioned myself within it. It also helped me recognize what aspects of myself I wanted to work on and how much I’d accomplished already. With…

What’s now AMAZING FASHION BEAUTY FINDS • COLORFUL COATS A bold anorak is the new trench. •GINGHAM •PRINTED PUMPS •THE “MESSY” KNOT •BOXY BAGS •RETRO SUNNIES •SPORTY SLIDES •BLACK + WHITE •BOLD BROWS •SILVER •PASTEL CLUTCHES •SEA BUCKTHORN •INSECTS •MINIMAL MAKEUP turn the page to start shopping! What’s now GINGHAM Picnic plaid is the pattern for spring. Think Dorothy’s iconic dress — here, in purse form. $45, target.com What’s now PRINTED PUMPS Add a little kick to your uniform T-shirt and jeans with floral, camo or tribal heels! What’s now THE “MESSY” KNOT Master the fresh, relaxed take on the chignon in three easy steps. (PS: Not just for nights out!) 1 Apply a dollop of mousse to damp roots, then blowdry hair smooth with a round brush. Schwarzkopf Styliste…

black & white The combo is fresh and modern. Mix stripes, polka dots, graphic prints — anything in your closet sans color. It’s that black and white. HASKELL’S BEACH At low tide, this stretch of surf and sand near the Bacara Resort & Spa opens up, giving beachcombers access to nearby scenic spots. dressed-up denim Finally, you can wear jeans to work. (Well, sort of.) Polished, office-appropriate denim pieces like this structured indigo jumper are a must-buy. LUCKY PENNY Count ’em: 164,456 pennies dot the wall of this cute café, part of Santa Barbara’s “Funk Zone,” a cluster of cool shops, wine-tasting rooms and more. luckypennysb.com boho chic A blousy dress in a groovy print says “haute hippie.” Keep hair loose and freewheelin’ to echo the bohemian vibe. LES MARCHANDS…

DRESSED-UP DENIM BOHO CHIC GEOMETRIC PRINTS LITTLE WHITE DRESS EVERYDAY EYELET PLAYFUL LACE…

ON THE HOME FRONT… SARAH RICHARDSON Home Design Director “Spring clean-out: That’s me loading some old furniture into my ’51 Chevy. The stuff will get a new lease on life at my neighbors’!” FOLLOW ME @SarahRichardsonDesign CLUTTER KEEPERS Size up, then box up, any mess using an assortment of canvas nesting bins. $52 for four, crateandbarrel.com FANCY FILES Get sorted with this pretty teal file cabinet, perfect for organizing everything from bills to kids’ artwork. $159, cb2.com MAGAZINE HAMMOCK Stash glossies in one (stylish) place with a sleek leather holder. $225, luluandgeorgia.com HAUTE HOOKS Solid brass geometric wall hangers are infinitely chicer than a coatrack in an entryway or mudroom. $98 for two, kaufmann-mercantile.com CHEVRON TRAY Use this eye-catching catchall to hold mail, as a stylish serving piece or atop…

DESIGN KNOW-HOW Home Design Director @SarahRichardsonDesign Q How should I size an area rug? Is there a rule as to what width its borders should be? Ideally, the rug’s edges should be 12 to 14 inches from the room’s perimeter. If your room is long and narrow and you’re looking for an affordable option (versus a custom rug), consider laying two rugs side by side and connecting them with strong carpet tape (from a hardware store), like I did at right. And if you want to make the rug anchor the room properly, try to ensure that at least the front legs of all furniture pieces overlap the rug by about six inches. INSTANT UPDATE Replace dingy, worn brass doorknobs with a cool metal like nickel for a modern look…