From: LXTV on Sat, Aug 07 2010 7:35 AM

Sara swings by seafood spot Bongo to try their delicious lobster roll, while Maria checks out a scrumptious scallop dish at New American bastion River Cafe, which is located right under the Brooklyn Bridge. 

From: LXTV on Sat, Aug 07 2010 7:35 AM

Bessie checks out some fun summer activities by Lake Michigan. First, she tries her hand at beach volleyball with the Chicago Sport and Social Club. Then she gets glammed up for an evening cruise capped off by fireworks on an Odyssey boat.

From: LXTV on Sat, Aug 07 2010 7:35 AM

Spanning over 30 miles of Los Angeles coastline, the Lifeguard Tower Project has transformed more than 100 of the oceanside stations into public art with a purpose. Organized by non-profit Portraits of Hope, the colorful creations provide creative therapy for local youth.

From: LXTV on Sat, Aug 07 2010 7:35 AM

Viviana does her best to channel Old Hollywood star Esther Williams and tries water dancing with synchronized swimming group Aqualillies. Meanwhile Gardner creates a custom surfboard masterpiece with Christian Wach, founder of Canvas Surfboards.

From: LXTV on Tue, Aug 03 2010 7:31 AM

When they moved in a decade ago, homeowner Amy Mack and her husband renovated their house to create a clean, modern residence perched above a ravine. Thanks to their transformation of the property, each space in the open floor plan offers gorgeous lake views and the sprawing great room can doubl...

From: LXTV on Tue, Aug 03 2010 7:31 AM

Thanks to a slew of chic weather-resistant fabrics, furnishings and materials, alfresco areas can be just as stylish as indoor ones and even blend seamlessly with interiors. Take this outdoor haven by Barb Ince of Susan Fredman Design Group. Interior designer and HGTV host Frank Fontana gets a t...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Always jam-packed with inspiring decor, the annual Hampton Designer Showhouse in Sag Harbor, NY challenged 26 local designers to fashion razzle-dazzle rooms to benefit Southampton Hospital for its ninth edition. Five of the stylesetters show us their sublime spaces, including a mod, pattern-fill...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Music producer Corey Rooney’s grand home in Old Brookville, NY doesn't skimp on dramatic details. From the striking double staircase in the spacious entryway to the basement entertaining area (complete with a pool table, video games and movie theater), Corey's residence is anything but...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

When they moved in a decade ago, homeowner Amy Mack and her husband renovated their house to create a clean, modern residence perched above a ravine. Thanks to their transformation of the property, each space in the open floor plan offers gorgeous lake views and the sprawing great room can doubl...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Known for his glamorous spaces with an edge, interior designer Greg Parker doesn’t have to go far to check in at the office. His serene workplace is tucked away behind his 1920s bungalow in South Pasadena, CA. But how do you separate business from pleasure? Greg recommends using color to deline...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Thanks to a slew of chic weather-resistant fabrics, furnishings and materials, alfresco areas can be just as stylish as indoor ones and even blend seamlessly with interiors. Take this outdoor haven by Barb Ince of Susan Fredman Design Group. Interior designer and HGTV host Frank Fontana gets a t...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Plucked from the pages of Elle Decor, interior and still-life stylist JC Garcia-Lavin’s apartment is filled with creative solutions for small spaces and open layouts. Garcia-Lavin used his striking art collection to bring color into the white rooms while providing an eclectic collage on the wall...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Brielle Ashford has earned a reputation in her community for putting others before herself whether it’s volunteering for non-profits or building a ramp for a wheelchair-bound homeowner. To reward this extraordinary 15-year-old, George has tapped interior designer Courtney Cachet to turn Brielle&...

From: LXTV on Sun, Aug 01 2010 7:30 AM

Russel Peterson from non-profit design studio Alpha Workshops shows us how to create a stenciled floor cloth, which you can display on the floor or hang as a wall covering. By creating your own motif like Russel’s, which was inspired by Alpha Workshops' recent mural for the Human Society of...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 25 2010 7:18 AM

"The greatest element about my home is how private it is," says Charles Winans of his secluded beachfront estate in Malibu’s Encinal Bluffs area. The serene property boasts a 125-foot-wide beach, which can be accessed by its owners via stairs or a cable car. Naturally, panoramic views take cente...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 25 2010 7:18 AM

Welcoming someone into your home is like giving them a glimpse of your unique personality, style and experiences. And nowhere is that more true than in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, where architect and interior designer Suzanne Lovell's contemporary residence speaks volumes about her...

From: LXTV on Sat, Jul 24 2010 7:15 AM

Homeowners Dennis and Christina Fedechko have fixed up almost everything in their pre-war Dunellen, NJ home—except for the dreary laundry room. Unfinished walls, exposed beams, pipes, and insulation make it an eyesore while clothes hang from rusty nails. And since it’s a potentially dangerous sp...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 11 2010 6:27 AM

R&B singer R. Kelly isn’t one for understatement and neither is his former home. Thanks to designer Tim Mathias, Kelly's one-time residence is now a sleekly modern space with over-the-top elements, including an elevator, 1,500-square-foot roof deck and 1600-gallon aquarium. There's eve...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 11 2010 6:27 AM

According to design pro Steve Lazar of Hermosa Beach, CA firm Design/Build, most beach houses are clustered close together, so privacy is an issue. Here he offers some brilliant ideas for making a waterfront residence feel like a secluded getaway even if your neighbors live a mere six feet away.

From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 11 2010 6:27 AM

While Eileen is a great grandmother, her bathroom is less than lovely. The toilet is cracked, the tile is broken and there’s a huge hole in the wall from where the mirror used to be. What's more, Eileen lost her hearing as a child and her husband passed away four years ago. She began to ren...