Author: Lauren Payne

Fabulous rental and condo options along the Hudson River waterfront.

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Garden State residents of all ages are soaking up the good life on the Gold Coast.

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A designer turns her garage into a dining room with houseplants and paintings. She also pairs a modern table with chairs from the late 1800s.

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A designer transforms her Hawthorne home with consignment-store and online finds.

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An historic home in Parsippany is the perfect setting for the holidays.

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In the 1920s, homes were delivered in boxes. We found one of the originals—lovingly restored on Kittatinny Lake.

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A Jersey City family renovates its cookie-cutter townhouse kitchen with a focus on functionality.

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Pumpkin picking, a corn maze and haunted hayrides crop up every year at Brock Farms.

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Careful planning pays off for this Monmouth County renovation.

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A design expert and her husband revamp their Tewksbury split-level ranch into a stunning showcase.

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