Jennifer Laing

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Luxe wood accents to warm up the cold winter months
By Jennifer Laing
November 5, 2015 - 11:59 AM
There’s something about woodwork that makes a home feel at once sophisticated and warm and cozy—perfect for these cooler months.
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Homes with real front doors for easy access trick or treating
By Jennifer Laing
October 30, 2015 - 15:59 PM
On October 31st, kids across the country will be trick or treating their way through their communities. Since few New Yorkers have homes with proper front doors this ritual is often observed by selectively knocking at apartments within one’s own building or going storefront to storefront in one’s neighborhood.
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Ceilings so stunning they take your breath away
By Jennifer Laing
October 23, 2015 - 10:30 AM
Most of us don’t give our ceilings a second thought (or glance), but this oft-overlooked feature of every home makes an ideal canvas for inspiration. To wit, these decorative versions that practically demand you look up and take notice.
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Grand fireplaces to cozy up your NYC apartment on a chilly day—or night.
By Jennifer Laing
October 16, 2015 - 15:59 PM

It may still be warm, but real fall—think leaves on the ground and cooler, crispier temps—is right around the corner, which has us dreaming of afternoons curled up by the fire. If you don’t have your own fab fireplace, perhaps you can imagine yourself basking in the glow of one of these.

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Gorgeous homes with outdoor spaces perfectly suited for your pet
By Jennifer Laing
October 9, 2015 - 13:59 PM
On a cold, wet winter morning, what pet-owning New Yorker hasn’t fantasized about simply opening a back door to a yard and letting the dog out solo? In honor of Pets Week (not to mention all the long, dark days ahead), we dedicate this week’s Covet to homes with private outdoor spaces that provide owners with an alternative to thankless early morning schlepps around the block.
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What I learned from the time my cat turned on my stove (seriously)
By Jennifer Laing
October 9, 2015 - 09:59 AM

With a nine- and a seven-year-old at home, I thought my days of baby proofing the apartment were pretty much behind me. No more ugly corner guards stuck to end tables, cabinet locks, finger protectors, power strip covers, kitchen gates, and non-slip bathtub mats. And then we adopted two young cats, Harley and Ranger, with a penchant for mischief, and suddenly it was like having toddlers all over again.

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