Writer at work — “Because I have never been able to see where home design stops and home life begins, my columns are about both,” says the author, pictured in her home office in Winter Park, Florida.

Thanks to all who sent in congratulatory notes after my column earlier this month announcing my 20th anniversary of writing this weekly missive. I almost let the milestone pass without mention, but ...

Warning: I might get a little sentimental today. This is the 20th anniversary of my, well, really our, weekly column. In addition to feeling old, I also feel grateful. The milestone marks the first ...