Editor's note

With a nod to the season, our 2022 fall issue offers an abundance of natural design showcased in Utah homes and decor.
Our yards are prized parts of the home with their cool pools, flourishing flowers, handsome pergolas and stylish outdoor living spaces
In this issue, we turn to in-the-know pros offering tips on spring cleaning, and ideas to make our homes all we want and need them to be.
Utah Style & Design's Anniversary
With this issue, we celebrate Utah Style & Design's 25 Anniversary, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Tickled Pink
Admittedly, I’ve never been comfortable living with high-octane hues. That’s why much of my home speaks in quiet neutrals and easy earth tones. I much prefer to write about color than to dwell in it. This may also explain why I get so excited when projects showcasing vibrant palettes...
Conventional wisdom tells us that to create a lovely room, start with a favorite fabric or rug. That’s a textbook tactic. But after years chatting up talented designers, stylesetters and creative homeowners—as well as experiencing their exciting projects—I contend that truly special spaces begin with an idea.  That’s the approach...
It is with profound sorrow that the staff of Utah Style & Design magazine announces the death of Mary Brown Malouf on Dec. 7, 2020, in northern California. Mary has been our beloved food editor as well as the executive editor of Salt Lake magazine since August 2007. She has been our north...
Design pros will tell you that a great space isn’t just about how it looks, but also how it lives. I couldn’t agree more. And with the arrival of autumn, the allure of kicking through a leaf-covered lawn, curling up in chair by a flickering fireplace or nestling into...
John E. Shuff
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the co-owner of Utah Style & Design, Salt Lake and Utah Bride & Groom magazines and JES Media co-founder John E. Shuff. He passed away peacefully on June 29 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Florida. He is survived by his...
Open Season
Given that I’m always going on about gardens and their power to transform a house into a beautiful and meaningful home, imagine my excitement when photos of this magnificent Holladay landscape hit my inbox. Of course, the gorgeous grounds thrilled me, but it was really the story behind the...