We feature so many gorgeous home transformations in these pages. Our “Come on in” stories invite you to do just that—to peek into a neighbor’s home and marvel at their floorplans, design choices and personal style.
- By Kellie Mazur
Neil Gerard wants everyone to have cool stuff in their home. That’s why, every week, he scouts for vintage furniture and sells it at extremely reasonable prices at his shop, The Story Garage, in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood.
- By Jennifer Lata Rung
For four years, Ellen Lema had to duck every time she washed her hair.
- By Jennifer Lata Rung / Photography by Nicholas Kundrat
There are Bills superfans who everyone knows by name: Pinto Ron, Mama J, the late, great Pancho Billa.
- By Lara Ceroni
Every year, the United Nations publishes “The World Happiness Report,” highlighting countries with high well-being, and Denmark often ranks near the top. This happiness may stem from its beautiful landscapes, charming cities and commitment to work-life balance, but many attribute it to hygge…
- By Devon Dams-O'Connor
The table is shaped like a soft apostrophe with a circular hole carved through the tear-tip end. The top is smooth and undulating like the dark, inky surface of a calm lake at midnight, inlaid brass pins creating a circular constellation of contrasting points reflecting light. It extends a s…
- By Kellie Mazur / Photos courtesy of David Lewandowski
In-between spaces—think, pantries and mudrooms—are often overlooked during major home renovations, but it’s essential these areas serve a clear, functional purpose.
- By Jennifer Rung
After more than four decades in the same family home, most couples start thinking about downsizing … or at the very least, settling in.
- By Jennifer Rung
The Mercurio family’s traditional North Buffalo double has lived many lives—even over the past 16 years alone.
- By Jennifer Lata Rung
When Margie Richmond of Williamsville embarked on a renovation to her 1990s-era kitchen, she called Jennifer Hutton to recommend an interior designer.
- By Miranda Bigham
“When people first walk into my apartment, they usually tell me, ‘I’m gonna need a little time to walk around,’” says Victoria Swier.
- By Miranda Bigham
As springtime summons a familiar desire to refresh a space (or two) in your home, does paralysis by analysis sound familiar? Many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options available.
- By Miranda Bigham
What do Emily Reynolds’ grandma’s house and Tatooine, the fictional desert planet from Star Wars, have in common?
- By Miranda Bigham // Photography by Tribe Up North
For Cynthia and Mark Empric, the goal was simple: Take a tiny kitchen, and make it work for them.
- By Erin Habes
The fashion industry is buzzing in Buffalo, with regular fashion shows, fashion weeks, pop-ups, markets and more contributing to a vibrant local scene. Talented designers, creatives and makers are creating unique clothing and accessories that catch the eye and influence our #OOTDs.
- By Jennifer Rung
Most kitchen renovations strive to erase the past, attacking dated elements with gusto.
- By Jennifer Rung // Photography by Nicholas Kundrat
Every morning at 5 a.m., Steve Eoannou travels into the past.
- By Lara Ceroni
When John English first picked up a piece of wood, his only goal was to try his hand at carving some spoons as a fun hobby.
- By Miranda Bigham
When Amanda Bodkin encountered Red Disk’s “Queen City Toile” wallpaper at Buffalo’s Decorators’ Show House in 2021, it was love at first sight.